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Rupert McEvoy spent two weeks in Bali without drinking alcohol.

Rupert spent two weeks in Bali without drinking. He’s not alone

They’re calling it The Next Big Dry – young Australian travellers overseas turning their back on alcohol-fuelled partying and instead opting for high sobriety.

  • by Sue Williams
Here be dragons. A large Komodo lying on the beach.

These monstrous beasts seem lazy and harmless, until they don’t

Tourists show no fear, happily standing a metre away from the beasts to get their photos taken. I later discover it’s a pretty dumb move.

  • by Craig Platt
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★★★★
Hotel reviews

Forget Bali’s beach clubs, this ‘jungle club’ is all the rage

K-Club boldly claims to host Bali’s best “jungle club” within its lush and luxurious confines. And who are we to disagree.

  • by Christine Retschlag
Pool built with Instagram in mind.

What sets this rock star’s reimagined Bali retreat apart from the others

An addition of 17 contemporary suites add a playful post lockdown dimension that speaks equally to the need for guests to relax and reset, as have a good time.

  • by Penny Watson
Sumba is home to largely a subsistence culture.

The pristine alternative to Bali few Australians know about

This forgotten Indonesian island offers zero crowds, light-touch stays, thriving cultural traditions and pristine natural beauty.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
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Investigative reporter comes off second-best in reef encounter

I stand on the speed boat, blood seeping from my back, as a searing pain shoots through my lower right rib cage.

  • by Nicholas McKenzie
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Escape Haven Bali

This women-only resort lets guests break free from domestic drudgery

Part of the philosophy of this resort’s women-only wellness retreats is for guests to give themselves permission to be completely nurtured and cared for.

  • by Penny Watson
Line up to get this swinging shot, for $15. Alternatively, just enjoy the view.

‘Do you know how many followers I have?’ Dodging influencers in Bali

At a beach club after a friend’s wedding, the bride’s family were asked by an influencer if they would move so he could get his shot. I had to escape this.

  • by Kurt Johnson
Cap Karoso Beach Resort and Farm, Sumba.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Understated luxury on island twice the size of Bali (without the crowds)

Understated luxury and a light-footed approach that will hopefully set the bar for thoughtful, sustainability-focused development to come on Sumba.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
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The untouched Indonesian island famous for its ‘sea horses’

A remote Indonesian resort founded as a surfing mecca is now an even bigger drawcard thanks to its unusual residents.

  • by Julie Miller