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Top 10 things to do in Dubai

July 30, 2018 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

I was privileged enough to live in Dubai for 6 months doing an accounting secondment (sounds great right?). Even though it was for work I managed to enjoy most of what this magnificent place has to offer. When I arrived in Dubai I could not believe the grand scale of things – I lightly use … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Dubai, General, International Travel Tagged: atlantis, Burj, Burj Khalifa, cruise, Desert Safari, dubai, indoor skiing, International travel, mall of the emirates, palm islands, ski dubai, Travel, travelstart, UAE, water parks

San Francisco is my happy place

September 22, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Let me begin this post by saying…….. you must add San Francisco to your bucket list! Strangely enough it reminded me a lot of Cape Town and maybe that’s why I felt some sort of connection to this amazing place! Anyway, enough about my feelings, let’s  take you on the journey that is MUST do’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, General, International Travel, San Fransisco, Uncategorized Tagged: Alcatraz, ferry, golden gate bridge, golden gate park, hornblower, international, itenerary, japanese tea garden, lombard, mariners wharf, pier39, San Fransisco, sanfran, tramline, Travel, USA, wanderlust

Kuta, Bali – Should you stay there?

August 25, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 4 Comments

Kuta’s reputation Google “Kuta Bali” and the first few posts that come up will tell you why you shouldn’t visit. To put it nicely, Kuta has a pretty terrible rep. Even the wikitravel page describes it as “chaotic, overcrowded and congested” [1]. But why? Kuta is the best known tourist area in Bali [1]. Kuta … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Bali Tagged: bali, food, indonesia, kuta, shopping

Island paradise: Gili Trawangan (Gili T), Bali

August 11, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 4 Comments

Choosing accommodation in Gili T from the comfort of home Gili T is a really small island! After reading a few online forums, I figured that we should stay around the harbour (the Eastern side). The area around the harbour buzzes with activity, stalls, shops and has a legendary nightlife scene. It’s a backpacker heaven … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Bali Tagged: bali, drugs, gili trawangan, gili. asia

Getting from Bali to Gili Trawangan via the fast boat

July 21, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 6 Comments

Gili Trawangan (Gili T) Gili T is a small island off the coast of Bali. It’s actually closer to Lombok and constitutes one of three islands commonly referred to as “the Gilis” (Gili Air and Gili Meno being the other two). I wasn’t really familiar with Gili T and it wasn’t on my initial list … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Bali Tagged: boat, fast boat, gili t, gili trawangan, meranti express, padang bay, padangbai

White river rafting down the Ayung River, Ubud, Bali

July 7, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 1 Comment

On our second day in Ubud, we decided to check out one of the many tour operator stalls. We got our tickets to Gili T and decided that the White River Rafting tour looked fun. The river rafting cost us about R350 per person. I was keen on the Mount Batur hike (which is an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Bali, International Travel Tagged: Asia, ayung river, bali, river rafting, Travel, ubud

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud

June 30, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

It seems no trip to Bali is complete without a visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest. More so if you’re staying in Ubud as its situated in the centre of the tourist hub. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary The Monkey Forest is not merely a tourist attraction, it is seen as an important spiritual, economic and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Bali, International Travel Tagged: Asia, bali, indonesia, sacred monkey forest, ubud

Things to do in Ubud (& Jati Cottages)

June 23, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

Accommodation in Ubud We were planning on spending 5 nights in Ubud. Using Tripadvisor and Booking.com, we narrowed it down to a few places situated around the Monkey Forest. That’s the main touristy area in Ubud and we like being close to the action. The accommodation just outside of Ubud looked beautiful, luxurious and lush … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Bali, International Travel Tagged: bali, budget, jati cottage, things to do, ubud

Bali Itinerary – a chilled 14 Day Itinerary

June 15, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 3 Comments

In search of a “cheap” international vacay My partner and I were planning a holiday around Easter (March / April 2017). We were looking for a cheap (or well, budget), stress-free, beach holiday. I’m generally an anxious person (see here) and I didn’t want all the stress associated with planning a trip so I was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Indonesia, International Travel Tagged: accomodation, bali, budget, Cape Town, flights, Halal, holiday, indonesia, International travel, Massage

“Before Elvis, there was nothing” – John Lennon

May 5, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Listening to the music of Elvis Presley brings back the nostalgia that was my childhood home. It only seemed fitting that visiting the Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee was a “full circle moment” for me… The Guest House at Graceland Of course, there are several places you could opt to stay in Memphis, but I’d … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, International Travel, Uncategorized Tagged: Beale Street, Carl Perkins, Elvis, elvis presley, Elvis Priestly, Graceland, Graceland mansion, Jerry lee lewis, Johnny cash, rock n roll, Sun records, Sun Studios, Tennessee, travel usa, USA, wanderlust
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