Bali

With a nickname like “Mother Temple” and being the largest temple complex in Bali, Besakih Temple grabs many tourists’ attention. It can also grab their rupiahs. But I’m getting ahead of myself. There’s no denying that Besakih Temple has an imposing presence. It contains 23 temples that dot the first approximately 1,000 meters of Mount […]

With Instagram influencers sharing post after post of rice fields in Bali, it’s hard to believe that the island received a mere 45 international tourists in 2021. Luckily for Balinese working in tourism, that’s since changed. But do Instagrammers’ photoshopped pictures paint the real picture of what Bali’s rice terraces are like? Not a chance.

Melasti Beach is one of the best beaches in Uluwatu if you want bragging rights—it’s the southernmost point of Bali and a great place to spend the day with your toes in the sand. If you’ve been to other beaches in Uluwatu, you know that sand suitable for toe-sticking can be few and far between.

If you’ve only been to the Kuta region, it’s easy to believe that all of Bali’s beaches have elbow-to-elbow beachgoers. But the calm shores of Balangan Beach in Uluwatu sit a short drive away. Before you get excited about being able to swim at Balangan Beach, though, know that by “calm,” I mean crowd-wise. The

Picture this: Monkeys greeting you on your way through a cave-framed staircase. A beach dotted with scenic rocks meets you at the bottom. Surfers ride some of the best waves in the world while you sip on coconut water. That’s what you can experience by visiting Padang Padang Beach, Bali. I spent two days beach

Watching the sunset at Tanah Lot is a must in Bali. And I’m saying that as someone who didn’t have the weather gods on her side. So, even if the clouds don’t cooperate during your visit, visiting the Tanah Lot Temple is still worth it. There’s something about seeing a 16th-century temple surrounded by the

Whether you’re in Bali reading this from the bathroom or still at home wondering if it’s worth cramming Pepto-Bismol into your already bulging suitcase, you’re not alone. The term “Bali belly” is a hot topic, with Google Trends showing a 750% increase in search volume. But is Bali belly real? Bali belly is a real

Restaurants cascading down a cliff. Sea-carved limestone caves. World-class surfing. These are some of the many reasons why Suluban Beach is a must-see during your trip to Bali.  Suluban Beach, which some people also call Uluwatu Beach, sits in the Bukit Peninsula in the Uluwatu region. Photos don’t do Suluban Beach justice (mine included). So, read