Ubud: Palaces, temples, and streets

Ubud in Bali has a known history going back to the 8th century, and was known as a centre for healing and natural medicine: ubad is ancient Balinese for medicine. Over the centuries, monasteries and temples were established in the area, civilizations came and went. In the early 20th century, the Prince of Ubud grew… Continue reading Ubud: Palaces, temples, and streets

Red Sea Blues!

I got the blues, the Red Sea blues… cos I’m not still there! The Red Sea is so very blue, and clear and warm, and rich with marine life! What a gorgeous place! At the end of August 2019, we joined a fantastic dive trip in the Red Sea, organised by Girls That Scuba and Insider Divers on… Continue reading Red Sea Blues!

Still learning!

Sabretooth blenny: Aspidontus dussumieri

At the end of June 2019, I travelled to the Philippines, to join an underwater photography workshop. The workshop was organized by award-winning photographer Simon Lorenz of Insider Divers, and we stayed at Anilao Photo Academy.

Royal India

Pushkar

India is truly an !ncredible country! After seeing some of Southern India, travelling with Exodus Travels, where we posed for multiple selfies (!), we moved north to Delhi for a taste of city life and a local wedding, and then toured through several national parks in Madhya Pradesh with Pugdundee Safaris, we continued north, beginning in… Continue reading Royal India