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Perfect weather, lots of traffic
Summers are a great time to visit Bali - the days are warm and sunny, but not scorching hot.
The nights cool off enough to wear something light around your shoulders which if you live here year round is an amazing feeling.
As we come to a close on our very first year on the Island of the Gods, I thought it would make sense to jot down a short list of a few of our favorite things to do here so that you don't find yourself in a traffic jam for nothing.
1. Uluwatu: Think North Shore, Hawaii; Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa or Bells Beach, Australia - Uluwatu is up there with the world's most famous surf spots. Take in the energy and watch in awe from the cliff front warung and take a dip in the mystical beach cave at low tide.
2. Ubud: This place is absolutely nuts during the summer. Tour busses clog the streets and tourists crowed the sidewalks. Skip the mess and meander instead among rice paddies to the Sari Organik restaurant. Enjoy a touch of old Bali: rice farmers, dirty ducks, coconut groves and yes, those beloved rice paddies - fireflies love them at night as well.
3. Padang-Padang: Definitely one of my favorite beaches especially during the summer as the white sand and turquoise Indian Ocean is pristine and perfect. It will be crowded this time of year, but in a fun way: surfers of all levels paddling out to the different breaks, couples canoodling under umbrellas, kids running around exploring rock formations and secret coves beyond the main beach.
4. Sanur: Rent bicycles in town (about Rp. 20,000/day) and ride a couple of miles along the famous beach board walk. Stop in at Hyatt Reef Izakaya (a few restaurants north of the Bali Hyatt Hotel) for lunch or dinner and enjoy freshly grilled mahi mahi or prawns caught that day - beats the Jimbaran "fish on the beach" scene any day.
5. Canggu: Enjoy a great meal and vibe at Echo Beach House on the black sand of Echo Beach. This is a fun beach to explore the rivers coming down from the mountains, peek at the gorgeous beach front villas and again watch great local and world class surfers do their thing. Sunday afternoons have a fun party atmosphere with live music and a standing room only crowd so get there before five.
San Diego, Martha's Vineyard Mix
Perth may be the most isolated city in the world, but she's second to none when it comes to the infrastructure that has been thoughtfully created for her sport loving community.
Imagine hundreds of miles of powdery white sand beaches lined with beautifully maintained boardwalks perfect for biking, jogging or walking with friends and a string of friendly beach towns in between.
Head to Cottesloe Beach, or "Cott" as the nickname loving locals call her. You'll find a vibrant family atmosphere bustling with ocean front parks offering modern facilities for the kids, grassy lawns & beaches perfect for picnics and plenty of dining options.
A little bit further along the coast, you'll find Fremantle, or "Freo," a historic port full of charming buildings dating back to the 1830's along with hopping pubs, mouth watering fish & chips, an interesting shipwreck museum that actually displays the hull of a real Dutch ship that never made it to her destination of Jakarta, Indonesia in 1629.
The coolest spot in Freo is the oceanfront brewery and restaurant, Little Creatures. We walked into the breathtaking warehouse to see children on the floor drawing masterpieces with free flowing chalk, along with fresh flowers and candles everywhere. Try their pale ale and a simple pizza topped with sea salt and rosemary.
We also loved the underwater shark viewing at the Perth Aquarium and the dinosaur skeletons at the Western Australian Museum in the historic city centre.
Follow the yellow brick road…
Having grown up in one of the most beautiful places on earth, I try not to set my expectations too high when we travel.
This wasn't the case for Margaret River though - Australia's version of Napa Valley with a little Santa Cruz and Provence thrown in the mix - my expectations were very high and "Margs" as the Aussies' call her did not disappoint.
We decided to take a break from the Bali heat and visit during Western Australia's off season which is our summer, their winter -and not even the hail, cold rain or frigid wind could dampen our spirit - an unusual cold snap for the area that definitely fulfilled my desire to wear fleece and get cozy by a fireplace.
Dramatic white sand beaches, idyllic rivers with bridges and walking paths, acre upon acre of pristine forest and to top it all off - over a hundred wineries within an hour's drive; one more beautiful then the next surrounded by vineyards as far as the eye can see, local breweries with the freshest beer on the planet and lively Aussie family ambiance and restaurants that serve only the most incredible fare produced right there in the shire - cheese, cream, butter, eggs, pastry, fish, chocolate, jam - you name it, Margaret River makes it.
For breakfast head to the eclectic Margaret River Bakery - I became addicted to the freshly baked scones topped with Devonshire Cream and local strawberry jam and served with a flat white, an Aussie version of a cappuccino topped with a creamier foam, of course.
