Semporna is on the north-east corner of the island of Borneo, in the country of Malaysia, and is renowned for the scuba-diving on the reefs around the multitude of islands there. In particular, Sipadan island is considered one of the top dive spots in the world. To dive in Sipadan, you must have a permit… Continue reading Diving in Semporna
Category: SE Asia
Pura Ulun Danau Bratan: water temple
Leaving Munduk in Bali, travelling on to Sanur, we visited the beautiful Hindu-Buddhist temple of Pura Ulun Danau Bratan on the shores of Lake Bratan. On the way, we stopped at the nearby twin lakes of Tamblingan and Buyan.
Munduk
After some fabulous diving in Amed, we drove north-west, and inland, on the advice of the ever-helpful Travelfish, to relax for a few days in the mountain village of Munduk. We stayed at the charming Karang Sari guesthouse, which has some more modern rooms, and some older, in an old colonial building. The gardens are… Continue reading Munduk
Sidemen
Sidemen is a peaceful valley region in the east of Bali in Indonesia. We spent a few days there, staying at a beautiful, small, relaxing hotel, Samanvaya, in the village of Tabola, with amazing views over the rice fields. The helpful staff at our hotel arranged a couple of local tours for us. We took… Continue reading Sidemen