Scratching the surface of some of the best diving in the world Komodo National Park is a huge draw for travellers, largely due to the infamous Komodo dragon that roams the rugged islands of Nusa Tengarra. However, beneath the…
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A large, scaled head emerged from the depths underneath the conservation hut. Its tongue flicking out and tasting the moisture in the humid, sweaty air. As he pulled himself out into the open, his large, reptilian body swayed with…
It can be hard to remember that Indonesia is comprised of more than just Bali, but this island nation, made up of more than 17,800 islands, is home to an incredibly diverse range of cultures, religions and ecosystems. About 400kms…
Clash, clang and serve The first time I ordered a meal in Sri Lanka, I nearly fell out of my chair. Thinking to be adventurous, we pointed at the topmost item (and the cheapest!) on the menu. But when…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… bread? Sweltering in humid temperatures that often soar upwards of 30 degrees, visiting Sri Lanka is a sweaty affair. So, it is to the delight of most travellers when they hear…
As a backpacker, there are some things that friends and family at home just won’t understand: The partying, the hostel hookups, the 16 hour 3rd class bus tickets “because they were $5 cheaper.” You’ll share these stories with enthusiasm…
Ambling along in a ramshackle boat through the still waters turned golden by the setting sun, backpack huddled between my knees, I felt an easy heaviness as I lazily smiled back at my travel companions. We instantly knew we…
Nursing hangovers made harder by the rocking of the three-hour slow boat, we disembarked across a single plywood board held down only by shirtless locals. As we unsteadily got off the boat, we were hustled to the side as…