When visiting Ubud last August I stayed in this fabulous eco-friendly Villa Inspirit in Pliatan. I rented this beautiful accommodation via AirBnB. This is not a paid review as I genuinely want to share some pictures and experiences staying there. My family and I spent 4 nights at this excellent villa. We were a party of 8. This … Continue reading
This is part 2 of my food journal during my Indonesian holiday last summer. Read the earlier published food journal Indonesian travel part 1. So, without further ado, I hereby present you the famous Balinese nasi campur. Nasi campur means mixed (campur) rice (nasi). It basically consists of steamed rice (could be white, red or … Continue reading
When I visit Indonesia, my home country, I write a list of food I want to eat as I don’t want to sit on the plane back to The Netherlands and wondering why didn’t I get certain dishes. My visit to Indonesia last summer allowed me to prove and taste various kind of cuisine. Actually … Continue reading
After Ubud, I proceeded to Gili Meno, on of the three tiny islands situated north-west of Lombok island. The crossing with fast boat from Padang Bai took about 1,5 hours. I was dropped at Gili Trawangan and hopped on another boat to Gili Meno. image courtesy of Gilibookings I spent 4 days at Gili Meno. What … Continue reading
Exploring Tegallalang rice terrace in the outskirt of Ubud is best combined with a visit to Bali Pulina Agrotourism which is only 1,5 km up north. Bali Pulina is a coffee plantation offering a tour about how coffee is prepared, from planting, harvesting, roasting until it is ready for consumption. Entering the site, visitors are … Continue reading
Bali is a must visit for my family and I when we go on summer holiday in Indonesia. Beside enjoying the beach, I also love to stay in Ubud that used to be tranquil. Since Eat, Pray and Love, Ubud has changed so much in such rapid tempo. First time I came there in 1992 … Continue reading
Last week Friday I took a day off work and went for a day trip in Antwerp. I combined a couple of things I love: bringing a friend a visit, going to a museum and tasting food and drinks. After 2,5 hour bus ride I arrived at the monumental Antwerp Central Station, from where I took … Continue reading
