Penny Watson
Travel writer
Travel writer.
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
Bubble stay in the Thai jungle is a bucket-list item worth saving for
Jungle Bubble Lodge is a new ultra-modern add-on accommodation experience in prime northern Thailand terrain.
- by Penny Watson
The world’s most sensational, underrated natural wonderlands named
The Amazon, Yosemite and Kakadu garner well-deserved attention, but there are many lesser-visited places that are equally worthy of our attention.
- by Penny Watson
Fireflies at Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape: New Bali escape's 'no walls, no doors' concept lights up the jungle
This resort hopes to reintroduce and nurture Bali's missing fireflies.
- by Penny Watson
Hotel review: Raffles Bali, Jimbaran, Bali - Iconic Singapore hotel expands into Bali
Considering the pandemic's toll on staff and training, Raffles Bali has done an exceptional job maintaining quality standards and luxury service during tough times.
- by Penny Watson
Living in Bali tips: What we learnt after moving here during the pandemic
Was it madness or did it make perfect sense? Moving a family from Melbourne to Bali at the height of the COVID lockdowns proved to be a bit of both.
- by Penny Watson
A guide to 12 of Bali’s best restaurants and bars
The multicultural traveller scene has heavily influenced its food output, and diners on the Island of the Gods can travel the world via the menu.
- by Penny Watson
Top 12 Bali hotels and resorts for different budgets
Whatever your budget, Bali's best stays can offer immersion in local culture, cuisine, architecture and aesthetic.
- by Penny Watson
Iceland wellness travel: How ice, glaciers and volcanoes can restore the soul
A land of freezing temperatures and rugged land proves surprisingly nurturing.
- by Penny Watson