Alison Bone Words and Pics

27/06/2024

Soft winter light

25/06/2024

Kingscliff looking kind of exotic.

07/06/2024

No filter, the lake really is that green

08/05/2024

Bali breakfast

10/11/2022

08/11/2022

Bali does bamboo so well. This gorgeous spa clings to the banks of the Ayung River at Permata Ayung Private Estate.

06/11/2022

Bali-style bliss at the Bamboo Spa, Permata Ayung Private Estate.

05/11/2022

Float away

30/10/2022

The lotus pond at the Saraswati temple in Ubud, dedicated to the Goddess of learning, literature and the arts.

29/10/2022

Breakfast with a view

25/09/2022

New friends at The Owl and The PussyCat animal sanctuary for Locale Magazine

25/09/2022

The light fantastic, Vivid Festival

16/06/2020

My latest feature on the symbols of Bali and what they mean https://magazine.elitehavens.com/before-you-go-7-everyday-symbols-of-bali-you-need-to-know/

06/04/2020

My latest piece for Jetstar Magazine https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/inspiration/articles/ind-bali-sleep-retreat

With a growing number of people struggling to rest, sleep retreats - filled with yoga, meditation, nutrition & spa treats - are the latest wellness travel trend

13/03/2020

Another voice of reason in a world going mad.

First comes denial. Then panic.

08/03/2020

A brilliant article explaining the mass hysteria caused by the Coronavirus

How COVID-19 is infecting our minds, not our lungs.

31/10/2019

Love the contrasts here, the turquoise hues of the lake, the bleak snowy mountains and this quaint little church on the banks of Lake Tekapo. And yes... it’s as cold as it looks.

30/10/2019

The ocean looks just a little bit cold for swimming - unless you are a seal 😊

28/10/2019

In 2016 the devastating 7.8 earthquake in Kaikōura causes dramatic changes to the coast, pushing up seabeds such as these that are home to a large seal colony. Such a privilege to be able to get so close to these beautiful creatures.

28/10/2019

The treacherous river mouth at Hokitika caused countless ship wrecks, as prospectors poured into Hokitika in search of gold in The 1860s.

22/10/2019

Whale watching in Kaikoura, or is that whale watching me?

20/10/2019

Until recently there was no way down to Diamond Beach. This pathway is carved right out of the cliff face with a steep descent that is almost straight down at times. It’s fine until the bit where the rope is broken and there is nothing to cling on to except the crumbly cliff face.

15/10/2019

A more substantial room with a view. You can stay here and apparently sunrise is incredible,but I can imagine it’s quite annoying with everyone wanting to take photos on the stairs.

13/10/2019

Room with a view

13/10/2019

Beached boat

13/10/2019

Great travel hack!

Storing your valuables somewhere safe and out of sight is the first thing any traveller should do when checking into a hotel.

07/10/2019

The beachside village of Canggu is known as a hotspot for great food in Bali. Spice things up and eat like the locals at these cafés, restaurants and beach clubs in the region, serving up fresh and affordable dishes with a distinct local flavour. Read the full story here www.jetstar.com
http://alisonbone.com/2019/10/07/canggu-best-local-food/

The beachside village of Canggu is known as a hotspot for great food in Bali. Spice things up and eat like the locals at these cafés, restaurants and beach clubs in the region, serving up fresh and…

07/10/2019

It's all about healthy food in Canggu these days, and there are so many cafes springing up its hard to keep up. This guide was published in April, but I already have lots more to add to the list...
https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/inspiration/articles/indonesia-canggu-healthy-cafes

Canggu is home to a surprising number of healthy cafes and restaurants that offer food designed to boost wellness – we round up the best.

04/10/2019

Check out Canggu's coolest beach clubs https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/inspiration/articles/indonesia-canggu-best-beach-clubs

04/10/2019

Forget holiday lie-ins, how about a whole trip dedicated to the art of slumber. This is my story for Jetstar Magazine on the rise of sleep retreats as 'a thing' ...

Yoga, meditation, nutritional guidance and other holistic therapies come together to help tired city slickers sleep, and feel, better.