Sunday 11 August 2013

The Blond confessions - my itinerary for the end of 2013

So, here it is! I've finally decided what I want to do and where I want to go. Well, not entirely, as I want to keep some space for the unexpected. I also have lots of questions for those of you, who have been to the places I am going to visit.




Starting from November, I am going to spend 2 weeks in Had Rin - yes, I know, I know. I have been there and some of you might think it's a terrible place, but to me it's a special one, with special people I met and, who I consider to be my friends.

Then, I'm going to Australia, to Melbourne (almost 2 weeks), Sydney (1 week) and then I am planning to do WOOFING at one of the farms, but I am also thinking of going further north for my last week, so I guess I will decide when I get there.

From Australia I will travel to Bali to spend two - three days in Kuta, then move to Gili T to party my ass off ( I already have accommodation booked there).
I will be spending Christmas at the White Lotus in Ubud to learn how to mediate and after 3 days I hope to see the city. I will have around 4 days left and I am not sure what to do. Any recommendations?

I hope to spend the New Year's Even in Bangkok, and then there will be a month of an intensive course at the SEE TEFL in Chaing Mai and (hopefully) work as a teacher in Thailand.

My questions:

-What do you recommend to see and do in Melbourne and Sydney? Do you know any places that are not mentioned in guide books?

-Have you done WOOFING? Is it worth doing?

-Do you have any other ideas what I could do in Australia, instead of WOOFING (the location can't be too far from Sydney)?

-What should I eat in Australia? Which national dishes do you like?

-What do you recommend for Bali? What should I do with the 4 days I am there?

I have been looking for some hosts for Bali and Bangkok on Couchsurfing, but hasn't got any replies back. Maybe you are on the Couchsurfing, or know someone who is - let me know, maybe you would be the lucky one who would host me. We could even spend the New Year together - that would be awesome!

You can see the full map here.


I am looking for all your lovely replies.







10 comments:

  1. Here are my Melbourne recommendations for any visitor - Melbourne For A Visitor http://jouljet.blogspot.com/2013/06/melbourne-for-visitor.html
    Have fun....drop me a line when you are in our great city, and we could meet for a beer and one or 3 of the laneway bars!

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    1. oh cool! Thank you so much. I will drop you a line. A beer with a fellow blogger would be a pleasure!

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  2. in ubud you can stay in one of the guest house, maybe not next to monkey forrest or main street, a little bit further, they are cheaper. They are cheap, 10 $ per room for one person and it is also cool experience to see one of the unique houses in Bali.
    I can't remember the name of the one I stayed in, but it was beautful, new, cheap and with breakfast. I'll try to find the name.

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    1. Cheers, my dear. I didn't know that you can actually stay in the centre for a good price. Would be great if you could send me the name of the hostel.

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  3. What a great plan! You have it all figured out! I am also going to Australia after December, and plan to surf, WWOOF and volunteer through workaway.info

    In Bali, I really liked Amed. It's the least touristy spot I found there, and loved the sparkling black beaches, snorkelling, and the clear starry sky (and I mean CLEAR!! no light pollution. Great for watching shooting stars) :) I was in Bali for only a week and to one of the package tours around the island (about 10-12 hrs). You might like it too?

    Hope you have lots of fun :)

    Ni

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    1. Thanks, Ni. I will need to check out Amed. I won't be staying in Bali for long so not sure how much I can see and do, but will try my best and see at least some of the island.

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  4. I'm not terribly interested in Southeast Asia though your posts and writing definitely make it intriguing. But, I'm incredibly envious of your trip to Australia! A huge bucket list item of mine. Good for you, Jo! :)

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  5. hmm.. Bali.. There's plenty of things you can do in four days. I opt for beach hoppin around the southern part of the island, paragliding at Timbis (a must try activity with such breathtaking views!), art, culinary & cultural trip in Ubud, and stroll around the touristy spot at kuta-legian-seminyak (for some reason, you could skip this and back doing yoga)..
    Keep posting and hope you have a memorable journey!
    Fe

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    1. OMG paragliding! I'm afraid of heights, but feel really adventurous. Need to look into it.

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    2. Totally safe! You'll be flying with the guide, the one who teaches people how to fly, too. Just jump, sit back, relax, and enjoy its beauty! Whether it's a fly or no fly, you would still be amazed by the vista anyway. Worth all the effort. =))

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