White-Water Rafting the Ayung River, Ubud
Grade II–III rapids, jungle waterfalls and a two-hour ride through Ubud's most famous gorge — here's what the Ayung River actually costs and takes.
Travel Journal
Stories from Bali
Guides, tips and insider picks from people who live on the island.
Where to Stay in Pemuteran: Taman Sari Resort & Spa
A beachfront stay in Pemuteran with its own spa, easy Biorock snorkeling, and a real dive center and beach bar nearby.
Biorock Pemuteran: Snorkel the World's Largest Reef Project
Off a quiet beach in north Bali, electrified reefs are growing coral back from scratch — and you can snorkel right over them, for free, no boat needed.
Lovina Stay Guide: Black-Sand Beach, Dolphins and a Slower Bali
Beachfront villas, black volcanic sand and sunset cocktails: why The Lovina Bali Resort makes a relaxed, uncrowded base in north Bali.
Brahmavihara-Arama: Bali's Only Buddhist Monastery
Visit Bali's sole Buddhist monastery near Lovina—dragon staircases, a mini Borobudro, and mountain calm.
Lovina Sunrise Dolphin Watching: A Complete Guide
Join a traditional Balinese boat at dawn to watch wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat, then snorkel vibrant coral reefs.
Where to Stay in Sanur: Calm, Beautiful & Underrated
Sanur is Bali's best-kept secret for peaceful beachfront stays — boutique villas, great diving, and a walkable beach town that surprises every visitor.
Wapa di Ume Sidemen: A Boutique Retreat in Bali's Serene Valley
Discover Wapa di Ume Sidemen — an award-winning boutique resort nestled among emerald rice terraces and Mount Agung views, offering genuine Balinese hospitality and total serenity.
Sidemen Valley: Bali's Most Peaceful Rice Terrace Escape
Discover Sidemen Valley, East Bali's best-kept secret — emerald rice terraces, hidden waterfalls, and stunning Mount Agung views far from the tourist crowds.
Trekking Sidemen's Rice Terraces: Bali's Best Kept Secret
Discover Sidemen's emerald rice terraces on foot — a guided dawn walk past working paddies, Mount Agung views, and rural Bali at its most peaceful.
Good Karma Bungalows: Amed's Beloved Beachfront Retreat
Bamboo bungalows steps from world-class snorkelling and a Japanese WWII shipwreck — Good Karma is Amed's most beloved beachfront retreat.
Jemeluk Bay: Amed's Underwater Paradise With a Hidden Temple
Discover Jemeluk Bay in Amed, East Bali — a snorkeler's dream with vibrant coral gardens, an underwater temple, and black volcanic shores perfect for a half-day adventure.
