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Mark Daffey

Travel writer

Mark Daffey is a contributor to Traveller.

Mirissa Beach, a gorgeous sweep of sand without a single person on it.

We quit our jobs and moved here for six months. I’ve never been more content

A baby in tow, we found a place for $100 a week. For that, we got five bedrooms, cold showers, basic furnishings and a claustrophobic kitchen. It was perfect.

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Crater lake of stunning Keli Mutu volcano in Flores.

Dragons and human skulls: Exploring a side of Indonesia few get to see

Most of what we’re seeing on this trip would be visited only by the most dogged travellers, but we’re doing it in comfort.

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Buying that  huge souvenir might seem like a good idea at the time …

I’m a sucker for tacky travel buys. But I went too far with this purchase

Souvenirs can remind you of the place you’ve visited, and also why buying them is not always a good idea.

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Food

Posting photos of your meals while travelling? Sorry, I don’t get it

For me, food is just fuel for my body while travelling. I don’t care about fancy restaurants and I don’t care about what you’re eating either.

  • Mark Daffey