Bali is a dream destination for many travellers. It offers amazing food, fantastic beaches, great hospitality and dreamy accommodations all at prices to suit any budget, from backpacker to luxury! With its long, hot days and intense humidity, it can be a little tricky trying to work out what to pack for your trip to […]
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Planning a trip to Bali can be a little overwhelming. As a much-loved destination for travellers, business in Bali is booming, which means there are a lot of destinations, hotels, restaurants and activities to consider. With so many options, you may be struggling with how to make sense of it all and where to start. To help, […]
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Far away from the bustling streets of Kuta and sunburned, sand-covered tourists, Ubud awaits. A peaceful, jungle escape, where the pace feels slower and everything is a little more relaxed. Local artists display their paintings, jewellery, carvings and handicrafts, cafes and restaurants boast organic, vegan fare and dense green rice patties and patches of jungle […]
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I‘ve visited Ubud a few times and can safely say I’ve walked past Plataran Ubud each damn time, totally oblivious to the hidden world behind its welcoming, understated facade. Mind you, I was distracted each time as I was on my way to get a burrito so, you can’t really blame me. When we pulled […]
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Nusa Dua offers a luxurious haven away from the hubbub of Bali’s busy streets in places like Kuta and Legian. Instead, you’ll find Nusa Dua providing sanctuary inside the grounds of sprawling super resorts, giving tourists shelter from the world outside. If you’re visiting Indonesia for the first time or just looking for a super […]
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There are a lot of reasons to fall in love with Ubud… there’s the laid-back vibe, all the amazing food on offer, the lush greenery and friendly atmosphere and, of course, all the amazing local artisans displaying their craft. Ubud is all things Earthly, green, wholesome and relaxing, which is why I love escaping there […]
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I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I base my itinerary around all the food I want to eat. Meals first, activities second. Double points for combining the two! (Zipline Yum Cha™ … Anyone?!) So, when Matt and I visited Ubud recently, I wanted to kick things up a notch and uncover the very […]
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I remember the first time I visited Bali, it was the first real overseas trip Matt and I took together and we lived la Vida bogan like you would not believe. We were all about that beach life, buying knock-off errythang and drinking more Bintang than any normal person should. It was great. We went back […]
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If you’ve ever cyber-stalked photos of Ubud on Instagram, there’s a good chance you’ve seen photos of the Tegalalang rice terrace. Like something out of ancient history book, the layered terraces line the side of Ubud’s famous green hills, providing a stunning patchwork that has to be seen to be believed. While it may seem […]
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I‘ve been a bit critical of Nusa Dua in the past, mostly because, a few years ago, Matt and I spent a few nights at a resort and found ourselves feeling a bit bored and cut-off from the rest of Bali. We felt like we could have been in a resort anywhere in the world […]
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