🌺 A Little About Bali Bali has an incredible ability to offer something for everyone. For many young Australians, it’s the party life and shopping of Kuta that draws them in. For Europeans, it’s the exotic culture, luxurious spas, and stunning beaches. Surfers adore it, and after more than 50 years, it remains a true backpacker’s mecca. We first backpacked here nearly 40 years ago and still find ourselves returning often as we pass through. For us, Bali is familiar yet ever‑changing — a...

I never planned to attend a Papal Mass that day — but two nuns, a single ticket, and a whisper of “your mother is with you” led me to the third row of St Peter’s. It became one of the most moving and unexpected moments of my life.

Discover why Japan is one of the world’s most unforgettable cruise destinations — and how to explore it with confidence, curiosity, and a little insider wisdom from forty years on the road.