Days 1-3: Ubud – The waterfalls, markets, and photo spots!

The trip began with a delayed flight. When a 2am flight gets delayed to 4am, it pretty much means a whole sleepless night. We had some fun in the lounge, and being in a group means you still have company to share the boredom. We landed at almost 3pm, so the day was destined to be a washout. To top it off, immigration took over … Continue reading Days 1-3: Ubud – The waterfalls, markets, and photo spots!

Philippines – a watery heaven with tough choices

There aren’t that many warm-weather options to travel from India in December/ January, especially if you aren’t looking for a long trip. Goa is too crowded, southeast Asia is done and dusted, and Australia and South America are too far for a week of travel. That leaves some islands like the Maldives and a lot of Africa. I had done Egypt last winter – the … Continue reading Philippines – a watery heaven with tough choices