#12 Uprooted and Rooted
By: Steve, aka The Reluctant Traveller Published on: 23/03/2025Uprooted from Bali and unmoored in New Zealand, I faced chaos, homelessness, and a deep craving for routine. From free spirits to pamphlet runs, this is a tale of reluctant returns and finding comfort in the unexpected.
#11 The Great Escape
By: Steve, aka The Reluctant Traveller Published on: 16/03/2025It was time! With one last emotional farewell to the pool we were off. Yet there were still airports to navigate and planes to suffer through. Overtired kids and an active volcano meant our journey home was anything but smooth.
#10 Hello to Haggling
By: Steve, aka The Reluctant Traveller Published on: 09/03/2025Ubud. Home of haggling. Or so I suspected. Navigating the markets was a test of character and resilience. From engorged prices to phallic sculptures, it’s a cultural whirlwind that taught me when to bargain - and when to walk away.
#9 Signs of Similar Life Forms
By: Steve, aka The Reluctant Traveller Published on: 02/03/2025From deep chats with ‘normal’ worldschoolers to wild tales with Bintang-fueled Aussies, I made the most of free flowing conversations. Some inspired, some chaotic - though the outcomes ranged from shared wisdom to a desperate need for water.
