The crow flies’ distance between Bali and Lombok is less than sixty kilometres, creating a world of difference between the two islands.

While Bali is famous throughout the world for its exoticism, synonymous with tropical paradise and unique culture, adjacent Lombok remains comparatively unknown. Bali evolved its unique hybrid version of Hinduism over one thousand years ago as Lombok developed its own hybrid Islam in roughly the same time-frame. Separated by a short distance, the two islands co-exist as partners in Indonesian tourism however much their cultural differences prove otherwise.

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Some of Australia’s finest cool climate wines and best country restaurants are found here.

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New Orleans is the voodoo capital of the USA, a city where the dead are buried above ground and the past is lived in the now.

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Okay, I’m hooked on Beechworth and have been for at least five years. As one of Victoria’s most historic towns, it’s packed with stories to tell, both old and new. Well preserved yet fresh as a spring daffodil, Beechworth is also a gourmet’s pilgrimage.

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Long haul air travel can be a real drag: cramped flights, aggressive security and bad food immediately spring to mind.
It gets worse when a very long transit stop is included.
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