[S04E10] Did you know that tourists insulting a country’s customs on social media or in YouTube videos are likely to get thrown in jail? It’s certainly true in south-east Asia. And it’s not just tourists, cruisers are increasingly making travel
Tourists Are Screwing It Up For Everyone Read Post »
There are a few restaurants, hotels and homestays on Gili Asahan and its surrounding beaches, but most family-run businesses don’t appear on the usual travel websites. These hidden gems are frequented more by Indonesians in the know than foreign tourists.
Sailing in Paradise (Again) Read Post »
In this follow-up, five years after our ORIGINAL video “5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Boat”, we look at what we said and the reaction we’ve had from our viewers. Have we changed our minds? Find out in the video podcast…
5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Boat (Revisited) Read Post »
From double outrigger sailboats for fishing, to artisanal gold mining, traditional Sasak weddings and ancient rural villages, there’s more to Lombok than waterfalls and beach resorts
Diving Into Sasak Cultural Heritage Read Post »
Perhaps filming undisturbed locations is ruining travel for the rest of us. So do sailing YouTubers need to think twice about filming the remote and secluded locations they visit before alerting the rest of the world to their existence?
Are Social Influencers Destroying Tourism? Read Post »
We reckon if you’re looking for an unspoiled destination that has good local food and pristine reefs, Gili Gede is a perfect blend of seclusion, activities and creature comforts.
Gili Gede (Better Than Bali) Read Post »
Yes, we’ve spent the last 17 years on a sailboat! Travelling and sailing the world for such a long time has opened our eyes in many ways.
How 17 Years On A Sailboat Changed Us Read Post »
With the tropical depression working its way closer to the Sunda islands, winds were expected to strengthen and the sea state to be untenable if not safely tucked away inside a safe anchorage.
Waiting Out A Tropical Cyclone Read Post »
If you’re feeling stupid or embarrassed about what you did and want to feel less of a fool, this is the place for you. Add your in the comments and get it off your chest. We’ve nailed big, small, funny and dangerous mistakes plus a whole load more that are even worse than yours. Probably.
Cruising Cock-Ups! Read Post »
Before we dropped back in, Jamie replaced the membranes and gave the whole system a thorough service. But don’t make the same mistake that Jamie made when he tapped the membranes back in, he nearly lost a nipple in the process!
Medana Bay Marina – Getting To Know The Neighbours Read Post »
What is the worst job on a sailboat? There are as many worst jobs as there are sailors, but one job stands head and shoulders above the rest.
10 Worst Jobs on a Sailboat Read Post »
I guess we could argue about what’s the worst boat yard job all day, especially around the ‘table of bollocks’. How about cleaning the bilge or replacing seacocks? Grinding and sanding the hull and servicing the holding tank can’t be anybody’s favourite pastimes.
Good and Bad Times In A Boat Yard Read Post »
Sailing in Southeast Asia is an incredible experience that should be on every cruiser’s bucket list, but it does have its challenges!
Is Sailing In Southeast Asia Difficult? Read Post »
The engine had been knocking for around 1000nm and had played havoc with Jamie’s anxiety. Now we had the chance to identify that problem.
Why Is The Engine Knocking? Read Post »
Sailboats, like all tiny homes, look so inviting with their compact spaces and minimalist living. But how easy is it to live with your partner in such a confined area? After seventeen years together, we answer this question and lots of others in this week’s podcast.
7 Tips For Surviving Your Relationship in a Tiny Home Read Post »
