I’ve been a bit overwhelmed with work the last month, some of which took me, figuratively that is, to Bali in Indonesia. I recently wrote a piece for Jetstar Asia on a scooter tour of the island that featured some of the island’s scenic and quieter corners. It was wonderful to think of the peaceful green fields, beautiful beaches and friendly people – a great respite from my busy life here at present in Brisbane.

Fortunately I had previously uploaded these images to the site so they’re all available at www.visitedplanet.com! These images encompass Ubud and Amed primarily and a few other stops on the North Coast. Enjoy.

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Feel free to email Jo at [email protected] with your comments/thoughts/photo aspirations.  See and learn more at www.visitedplanet.com

Here is another selection of images from my recent trip to New Zealand. These are highlights from the Central Otago Rail Trail, a 160km, 4-day bike through the rugged plains and farmland of the region between Dunedin and Queenstown.

A journey along the Rail Trail is all about meeting people in the small towns, the history of the gold mining and farming that brought people here and incredible landscapes.

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Feel free to email Jo at [email protected] with your comments/thoughts/photo aspirations.  See and learn more at www.visitedplanet.com

Dawn near Waipiata

One of the tunnels on the trail

Taieri Gorge train to Dunedin crossing a viaduct

Bikers on the trail near Waipiata

Sheep on the Maniototo plain

Otago Central Rail Trail

Characteristic stone farmhouses

Viaduct in dramatic setting

Tors in rocky farming country