Fitness in Kuta, Lombok: Gyms, Yoga, Pilates, Run Clubs & More
The fitness scene in Kuta, Lombok is growing fast. Here's your complete guide to gyms, yoga, pilates, run clubs, padel, and more, all regularly updated by someone who lives it.
The Freedom Series: Veronica Paula on Leaving Corporate, Crossing Africa, and Building Blankbase
Veronica Paula left a tech career, spent eight months in Southern Africa, and came home with a business idea. Her story is about building a life and a company on your own terms in a practical, deliberate way.
Gyms in Kuta, Lombok: From Budget Weights to Boutique Fitness
Looking for a gym in Kuta, Lombok? From budget local gyms to boutique CrossFit boxes with recovery centres, here's every option covered including prices, vibes, and who each gym suits.
Run Clubs in Kuta, Lombok: Days, Times & Where to Join
There are four run clubs and a walk club operating in Kuta, Lombok. Here's the full guide to days, start times, and how to get involved.
Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City — What Two People Actually Spend
A real-life monthly budget for two people living in Ho Chi Minh City, including a housesit. Honest figures covering rent, dining, transport, visa and more.
The Freedom Series: Neil Hughes on Travel, Grief, and a Promise Kept
Neil Hughes lost his wife Carol to cancer in 2025. Within weeks, he was on a plane to Belize and honouring a promise they made together over a James Bond martini in Monaco.
Pilates in Kuta, Lombok: Reformer Studios & Mat Classes
Kuta, Lombok has a surprisingly strong pilates scene. Here's your guide to the best reformer and mat pilates studios in town, including prices and what makes each one special.
Cost of Living in Uluwatu, Bali — Digital Nomad Guide
A real-life monthly budget for two people living in Uluwatu, Bali, sharing the real cost of our rent, dining, transport, visa, wellness and more. Honest figures, no fluff.
Yoga in Kuta, Lombok: The Best Studios & Shalas
From peaceful shalas to boutique studios, here's your complete guide to yoga in Kuta, Lombok, including class schedules, prices, and what to expect.
The Freedom Series: Shafinah Jaafar on Presence Over Predictability
Shafinah Jaafar spent years racing through travel like a scoreboard. Now, based in Singapore, she's building a life around presence, intention, and participating fully in every day.
Why The FIRE Movement Wasn’t Right For Us
Your FIRE number is not wrong — it is just not the only path. Here is how we built an alternative that let us start living in Southeast Asia now, without waiting a decade to begin.
Slow Travel: Why Staying Longer Changes Everything
Between backpacking and all-inclusives lies a quieter way to travel — staying longer, moving slower, and actually getting to know a place. Here's why it works.
Best eSIM for New Zealand 2026: TooSim vs Airalo vs PrimaSim
New Zealand changes what you need from mobile data. If you're slow travelling — working remotely, campervan-ing through the South Island, or off the beaten track in Fiordland — your connection becomes a lifeline, not a luxury. Here's how the main eSIM options stack up for Aotearoa in 2026.
The Freedom Series: Zara Aitken on Dancing to Music Others Can't Hear
Zara Aitken travels solo, works flexibly, and lives by her own rules. Inspired by her nan and Nietzsche — a story about building something completely, unapologetically your own.
Best eSIM for Indonesia: Tested by Two People Who Actually Live Here
We've tested six eSIM providers in Indonesia — not as tourists, but as people who live here. Here's what actually works, what failed, and who we'd recommend depending on your trip.
Shanghai Itinerary: 4 Days of Culture, Food & Hidden Corners
Planning a trip to Shanghai? This four-day Shanghai itinerary covers the iconic sights, the quiet neighbourhoods, and the local gems most visitors miss — plus practical tips on getting around, eating well, and making the most of every day.
Living in Labuan Bajo: What Life Beyond the Tourist Trail Really Looks Like
What's it actually like to live in Labuan Bajo? An American entrepreneur shares the real rhythms, costs, and culture of long-term life next to Komodo National Park.
The Freedom Series: Natalie Rushing on Remote Work, Minimalism, and Making It Work
Natalie Rushing has a full-time job and a senior dog — and she's still built a life on her own terms. Her story is the one most nomad blogs forget to tell.
The Best Festivals & Events Across Asia (As Told by Travel Bloggers)
From Songkran in Bangkok to Nyepi in Bali, discover the best festivals and events across Asia — recommended by travel bloggers who've actually been there.
Cost of Living in Hội An, Vietnam — Digital Nomad Guide
Hội An kept us for two and a half months — and we're already planning to go back. At just over $2,000/month for two people, here's exactly what we spent and what it got us.