LIVIN THE BIG BLUE

Personal blog about my travels through Asia and beyond…

Shopping in Gili Air – the best boutiques

Discover the best places for shopping in Gili Air: from stylish clothes and bikinis to beautiful handmade jewellery and accessories.

How to get to Gili Air (and how to leave)

Everything you need to know about how to get to Gili Air from Lombok or Bali, with useful tips and our own travel experience.

Things to do in Singapore – the must-sees

Suggestions for things to do in Singapore: from the Gardens by the Bay to Orchard Road, the street with a thousand shopping centres, and the cultural districts.

Kampong Glam, also known as the Malay-Muslim quarter

Discover Kampong Glam, the Malay-Muslim quarter, with its palm-lined street, colourful shophouses, lively cafés and the iconic golden-domed Sultan Mosque.