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TGB’s Byron Bay Surfing Guide

Stormy Sunrise Byron Bay
A stunning, stormy sunrise at dawn, Byron Bay, as the Cape Byron Light guides the way

Byron Bay, the easternmost point on the Australian mainland, is located in the far north of New South Wales. An hour flight from Sydney to Ballina, followed by a half hour drive north takes you to this idyllic coastal town, known for its stunning scenery, backpacker-friendly culture, vibrant arts and music scene, and of course its world-famous surfing. Click to read more and watch my video showing you Byron Bay surfing spots (and see me surf, aka. kook on a pop-out).

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TGB’S DEFINITIVE BALI TRAVEL GUIDE: TOP 10 BALI DINING EXPERIENCES (PT 3)

 

Uluwatu Garuda Bali
A Garuda watches over the cliffs at Uluwatu Temple, Bali

In part one of our series on Bali, we discussed areas to stay. In part two, we gave our picks for the best activities to experience on Bali. For part three, we’ll give you some of our top Bali dining experiences, in no particular order. Some of you may have a different list of your own. That’s fine. These are our favorite Bali dining experiences, rather than simply the best restaurants. We try to provide some variety for you to keep life interesting.

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TGB’S DEFINITIVE BALI TRAVEL GUIDE: TOP 8 THINGS TO DO IN BALI (PT 2)

 

Bali sunset
A typical Bali sunset

For part one of TGB’s Definitive Bali Travel Guide, we looked at the various options for areas to stay in Bali. For part two, we’ll have a look at some of the many activities that are worth experiencing.

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