Bali’s emerald rice terraces, vibrant temples, and warm hospitality invite travelers to explore spiritual traditions, surf-perfect beaches, and lively markets.
It seems that nearly every second day a new restaurant, night club or beach club is opening in Bali. During the Pandemic they even opened up some new waterfalls. Uma Anyar Waterfall at Gianyar is one such example. It’s not every day that a new beach opens up though, but […]
Every first time visitor to Bali will notice one thing as soon as they leave the airport. There are literally scooters everywhere! This is no exaggeration, as the main form of transportation on the island is by scooter. And with SO many scooters cramming the streets in what can only […]
Having lived on the island of Bali for the over 5 years, and after posting over 90 articles about experiences, itineraries and places to go, I have decided to do an update to my Complete Guide to Bali! Everything that I put in this guide will be from my own […]
Last week the Indonesian Parliament signed off on a range of new laws, some of which have caused quite a stir. The one that has caused the most consternation, and dare I say, confusion especially within media, is the “sex ban” law. This new Bali law, as many are calling […]
Well, it’s been a while since my last update in The Journey #14, but they will be coming thick and fast from now on. Life is moving quickly now – this website is growing, and I have trips coming up that will be bringing many new and exciting destinations for […]
Nusa Dua is one of the most popular places to stay in Bali. With high end resorts and the most amazing white sand beaches, there is little wonder why. What many that stay here have problems with though, is where to eat? Not everyone enjoys spending up big at the […]
When it comes to hikes in Indonesia, there are just so many to choose from. In a country with over 17,000 islands, mostly covered with jungle and volcanoes, it is only to be expected. The problem is, most hiking articles and guides will only really tell you about the most […]
Flights to Bali from Australia is a hot topic right now, as it is all the time within the travel industry in Australia. During the Pandemic, all flights ceased internationally, but that is no longer the case. Nearly every airline is back flying to Bali from all centers of Australia, […]
Bali is a wonderful place, teeming with popular spots for tourists and locals alike. There are not that many places left that haven’t yet been “discovered”. So to find a place that you can still have pretty much to yourself is GOLD. It was for that reason that this week […]
It’s a question that I get asked a lot, and one that comes up very regularly in comments and conversation. Where is Bali? It’s surprising that so many people have heard of Bali, but many have no real idea where it is. This is not surprising for travelers from places […]
I had lived in Bali for a couple of years before I had the opportunity to get to Bali Zoo. Not because I didn’t want to, but I have always seen zoo’s as places for kids. This is an opinion that I was certain to share with many others, and […]
Yes. This is a packing list. Sort of. It is NOT the usual packing list that you will find on every other blog, though. Here, I have made a list of things you NEED for Southeast Asia. And trust me, you WILL need them. A few of them are obvious. […]