Geo: -7.29709, 109.929Java is big, especially coming from Bali. Upon arrival we had hoped to get a package by car from Bali to Yogjakarta via Mount Bromo (as people we met seemed to be able to do it the other way around) but once we off the ferry there was nothing, barely a taxi around. We had to settle for a full day of buses to Malang.We came to realise that our brief one week in Java was going to be spent catching transport to places.Visiting the active volcano Mount Bromo at sunrise seems to be the most popular thing to do in Java but it's not a cheap or straight forward excursion. There are a few places that you can leave from. We chose to base ourselves in Malang. It's possible to stay a lot ... read more

Geo: 30.5333, -9.7A bit late for this blog!For a nice birthday treat and a break from the English winter, we decided to head to Morocco!We had been recommended to visit a small little town along the coast which is a surfing hot spot. Taghazout!Taghazout is very close to Agadir which is convenient to get to.We did quite few days of surfing and chilling on the beach. Anna had done a very nice 30th treat which included some bubbly and cheese.We had a perfectly located apartment with sunset views and enjoyed a daily breakfast routine of chocolate inside a baguette.We originally were only going to stay there for 3 days but liked it so much we stayed for one week. The temperature in early February was perfect.For the final few nights we headed to Marrakech and got ... read more

Geo: 44.3667, 3.41667I always say it but I love going back to France. This time was a bit more special in many ways than others. Anna and I got Engaged!! In the south of France!.We went for a 10 day camping holiday down in the incredible Gorges Du Tarn.Our car upgrade started the trip off well, and with a few days at Anna's family's house (and a sneaky engagement approval from Anna's Dad) we found ourselves along the Loire River for our first night's sleep in our new tent.The Loire was gorgeous. We visited Chateau Chambord and cruised the river side via bike. After two nights we headed down to the Gorges du Tarn and stayed in a small but amazingly situated campsite. The area around Le Tarn is amazing and beautiful. Saint Enimie was a ... read more

Geo: -38.6866, 176.07From Waitomo caves we made our way south-east to Rotorua. Rotorua is known for it's volcanic activity and thermal villages. We arrived around midday and took a tour at Whakarewarewa Thermal Village. Here we got a great perspective of how local people lived and live by using the natural environment around them.After the tour we treated ourselves to a private pool in the towns Polynesian baths. It was so relaxing and it was a perfect day to enjoy the views and escape the bus loads of South Korean tourists.That evening we had decided to travel up to the coast to a small town called Muteka. There wasn't any reason for visiting but we were sleeping there and it was a nice little coastal town with a relaxing feel.The following morning we thought that Tauranga ... read more

Geo: 38.7072, -9.13552Lisbon is a great city to visit for a few days and being in Europe it is so easy to catch a flight to another country for two or three days. As a joint birthday present we also treated ourselves to a nice hotel in the city center.One of the popular places to go and eat in Lisbon is the district of Bairro Alto. Bairro Alto offers a great range of restaurants with live music entertainment and you can finish it off in one of the bars.Our first view of the city in the day was a bit gloomy but it didn't stop us pounding the pavement of Baixo and the surrounding areas. It's hard to believe that Portugal was a leading country centuries ago. We stopped for a pretty wicked hot chocolate with ... read more