Bali

As an archipelago made up of more than 1,700 exceptionally diverse islands, there’s no better way to see some of Indonesia’s dazzling treasures than on a cruise.

While the food and the flavours of Indonesia initially stitched our group together, it was our friendships that kept us eating together the rest of the trip.

Despite our nerves and our varying fitness levels, we went, we hiked, and we conquered – and I can proudly say that it was nothing short of amazing.

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South Bali exists in its own little world, separate from the rest of the country. It’s quieter, laid-back, and super down-to-earth.