
The Roast · Kuta, Bali
Kuta Beach or Legian Beach: The Same Coast, 1.6 km Apart
One is described as the busiest beach in Bali. The other is next door and described as its quieter little sister. Here is the swap, and what it does not change.
October 2026 · 3 min

The Roast · Red Beach, Santorini
Red Beach, Santorini: The Cliff Has Come Down Three Times Since 2018
A strip of red sand about twelve metres wide, under rock soft enough to fall in 2018, 2023 and December 2025. The photograph does not mention this.
October 2026 · 3 min

The Roast
Six Beaches That Look Better Online
Every beach we have rated Overrated or worse, what the photo leaves out, and what to do instead.
October 2026 · 4 min