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West Bali National Park and Menjangan Island – Bali’s Wild Side
AN UNTOUCHED CORNER OF BALI When most travellers picture Bali, they think of rice terraces,…
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Sidemen Valley- Bali’s Hidden Countryside Retreat
WHY SIDEMENT SHOULD BE ON YOUR BALI ITINERARY If you imagine Bali as nothing but…
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Bali’s 5 Most Soulful Waterfalls: A Guide to Nature’s Healing Cascades
For all its temples, beaches, and rice terraces, Bali’s waterfalls hold a different kind of…
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Nusa Penida’s East Coast – Beyond Kelingking Beach
WHY NUSA PENIDA’S EAST COAST FEELS DIFFERENT When travellers talk about Nusa Penida, the conversation…
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Munduk and the North Bali Highlands – Bali’s Cool-Climate Escape
A DIFFERENT KIND OF BALI In the far north of Bali, the air feels cooler,…
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Amed and Tulamben – The Quiet Northeast Coast of Bali
DISCOVERING BALI’S PEACEFUL DIVE COAST Bali’s northeast coast feels worlds away from the busy beach…
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Food
Traditional Balinese Dishes You Can’t Miss
EATING YOUR WAY THROUGH BALI’S TRADITIONS Bali’s landscapes may capture your eyes first, but its…
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Bali Street Food Guide – What to Try and Where to Find It
WHY STREET FOOD IS THE HEART OF BALI’S FOOD CULTURE Bali’s food scene is often…
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6 Breakfast Cafes to Try in Seminyak: More Than Just Smoothie Bowls
Seminyak has become Bali’s breakfast capital, where mornings are as much about atmosphere as they…
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Bali’s Night Market Experience – Eat Your Way Through the Island After Dark
WHERE BALI COMES ALIVE AFTER SUNSET As the sun sinks and the day’s heat eases,…
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Vegan and Vegetarian Bali – Where Plant-Based Eating Shines
WHY BALI IS A PLANT-BASED PARADISE Few places in the world are as welcoming to…
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Bali’s Coffee Culture – From Kopi Bali to Hip Cafes
BALI’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH COFFEE Coffee in Bali is more than a morning ritual –…
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Culture
Balinese Architecture – Temples, Compounds and Traditional Design
WHERE CULTURE IS BUILT IN STONE AND WOOD Bali’s beauty is not only in its…
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Balinese Hinduism Explained – Rituals, Temples, and Daily Offerings
FAITH AT THE HEART OF BALI Bali’s beauty is often described in terms of its…
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Balinese Dance and Music – A Guide to the Island’s Performing Arts
STORYTELLING IN MOTION AND SOUND Bali’s culture speaks as much through movement and sound as…
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Bali’s Traditional Village Life – Visiting Bali’s Cultural Heartlands
THE HEART OF BALI BEATS IN ITS VILLAGES Many travellers to Bali never step beyond…
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The Balinese Calendar and Festivals – How Time Works Differently in Bali
AN ISLAND WHERE TIME HAS ITS OWN RHYTHM In Bali, time does not simply march…
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Travel Stories
The “Spiritual Tourism” Dilemma in Bali
Bali has long been described as a place where the sacred and the everyday are…
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Plastic Waste and Tourism’s Footprint in Bali: Paradise vs Plastic
Plastic Waste and Tourism’s Footprint in Bali: Paradise vs Plastic Bali conjures images of turquoise…
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Overtourism in Bali’s Sacred Spaces: When Temples Become Selfie Spots
Bali is often described as the “Island of a Thousand Temples,” but in truth the…
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The Warung Menu That Has Everything: Ordering Food in Bali’s Quirkiest Eateries
From sushi to schnitzel, nasi goreng to Nutella pancakes – small roadside warungs sometimes hand…
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Fast Boats in Bali: Risks, Regulations, and the Real Costs of Convenience
For many travellers, no trip to Bali is complete without a side journey to the…
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Scooter Chaos in Bali – Licenses, Fines, and the Great Tourist Free-for-All
If Bali had an unofficial mascot, it would not be a sacred cow, a temple,…
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Digital Nomads vs Locals in Bali: A Love Story, a Culture Clash, or a Bit of Both?
Bali is many things to many people. For some, it is the land of temples,…
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Choosing a Money Changer in Bali – Good versus Bad
For many travellers, exchanging currency in Bali is straightforward – you hand over your foreign…
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Activities & Experiences
Wellness, Mindfulness and Slow Travel Experiences
Wellness, Mindfulness and Slow Travel Experiences Bali is often called the Island of the Gods,…
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Night Experiences Beyond the Beach Clubs
Night Experiences Beyond the Beach Clubs When the sun sets in Bali, the energy shifts.…
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14 Medicines To Buy in Bali, What They Do, Plus Some Home Remedies
As a regular visitor to Bali, I have picked up some useful habits over the…
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Bali Beyond the Beaches – Unique Cultural Experiences You Will Not Forget
Most travellers arrive in Bali with visions of beaches, cocktails, and surf breaks. While these…
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Hidden Bali – Adventure Activities Away from the Crowds
Bali is well known for its surf breaks, beach clubs, and yoga retreats, but beyond…
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Nature and Wildlife Encounters Beyond Ubud’s Monkeys
For many travellers, wildlife in Bali begins and ends with the cheeky macaques at Ubud’s…
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