Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia – No, Not Elephant Pants

Sustainable Souvenirs to Buy in Southeast Asia and Market Shopping Tips. Luang Prabang Puppet Souvenirs. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo.

Sustainable souvenirs to buy in Southeast Asia include anything that’s handmade and handcrafted, fair trade and ethically-produced rather than factory-made, and locally created rather than imported. Traditional crafts, art and artisanal wares, along with eco-friendly, pre-loved, recycled, and up-cycled things are all good sustainable choices. Elephant pants are not. There’s a reason I’m singling out … Read more

One Day in Ubud, an Itinerary for a Perfect Day in Bali’s Lush Heart

One Day in Ubud – An Itinerary for a Perfect Day in Bali's Verdant Heart. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved. Rice terraces, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

One day in Ubud, Bali, isn’t nearly enough time but that’s all that many Bali travellers with the beach on their mind dedicate to this lovely laidback town set amidst lush tropical jungle. Do our one day in Ubud itinerary, strolling through the sacred monkey forest, taking in verdant rice terraces and feasting on farm-to-table … Read more

Best Ubud Resorts with Jungle Views and Jaw Dropping Swimming Pools

Nandini Jungle Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. Best Ubud Resorts with Jungle Views and Jaw Dropping Infinity Pools.

The best Ubud resorts with jungle views and jaw dropping swimming pools are often secluded hotels set amidst lush tropical gardens, rice terraces and rainforest with sweeping valley or paddy vistas, and they all have stunning swimming pools. There’s a resort for every traveller, from ultra luxurious to budget boutique, and everything in between. The … Read more

Best Things to Do in Bali from Rice Paddy Walks to Riding Mythical Waves

Best things to do in Bali. Surfing at Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

The best things to do in Bali for us aren’t the things you gawk at in tourism ads or highlight in travel guides. In keeping with our slow, local and experiential travel quest, they’re as low-key and laidback as strolls through rice paddies and learning to cook Balinese food. Bali re-opened to all international tourists … Read more