Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud: Temples, Macaques & Ancient Banyan Trees
Step into Ubud's Sacred Monkey Forest — 700 Balinese macaques, three ancient Hindu temples, and cathedral banyan trees in the heart of Ubud.
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Guides, tips and insider picks from people who live on the island.
Diving in Amed: Shipwrecks, Coral Gardens & Macro Magic on Bali's Quiet Coast
Amed is Bali's best-kept diving secret — shore dives, legendary shipwrecks, and kaleidoscopic coral gardens all within fins' reach of the beach.
Where to Eat in Uluwatu: Clifftop Dining, Sunset Decks and the Best Hidden Warungs
Uluwatu's restaurant scene spans the full range from barefoot cliff-edge dining with Indian Ocean views to humble warungs tucked down narrow lanes serving the best nasi campur on the peninsula. This is our curated selection — places where the food is genuinely good, the setting is memorable, and the experience feels distinctly Uluwatu.
Yoga in Canggu: The Best Studios, Retreats and the Morning Practice Scene
Canggu has become one of the most vibrant yoga destinations in Southeast Asia — not because it has the most studios, but because it has built a genuine daily practice culture where morning classes happen before breakfast and retreats draw serious practitioners from across the world. Here is where to find your practice here.
Surfing Seminyak: Kuta Reef, Legian and Learning to Ride Bali's Waves
The stretch of coastline from Kuta to Seminyak is where a generation of surfers found their feet — and it's still the best place in Bali for beginners to get on a board. A practical guide to the breaks, the schools and the seasons.
Snorkelling in Pemuteran: Shallow Reefs, Sea Turtles and the Biorock Garden
Pemuteran's reef begins just metres from the shore — and it is among the most accessible, rewarding snorkelling in all of Bali. No boat required, no experience needed, and sea turtles are practically guaranteed.
Lovina's Black Sand Beach: Snorkelling, Jukung Rides and the Quiet North Coast
Lovina's black volcanic beach is everything the south of Bali is not — calm, local, unhurried, and genuine. Here is how to make the most of the north coast's most underrated stretch of shoreline.
Where to Eat in Sanur: Local Warungs, Fresh Seafood and the Beachfront Scene
From pre-dawn market breakfasts to grilled fish eaten at the water's edge, Sanur's food scene rewards those who look beyond the hotel buffet. This is the honest guide — what to eat, where locals actually go, and which beachfront tables are worth it.
Trekking from Sidemen: Mount Agung Approaches and Valley Rice Field Walks
Sidemen sits at Agung's quieter shoulder, offering both a less-trafficked route to the summit and a network of valley walks that reward the unhurried traveller at every elevation.
Nusa Penida Day Trip: The West Circuit, Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong
In a single day on Nusa Penida's west circuit you can stand at the edge of Kelingking's famous cliff, peer into the perfect arc of Broken Beach, and slip into the natural infinity pool of Angel's Billabong — if the tide cooperates. This is how to do it properly.
Uluwatu's Secret Beaches: Padang Padang, Bingin and the Limestone Coves
Carved into the white limestone cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula, Uluwatu's beaches are among the most dramatically beautiful in Bali — hidden down flights of steep stairs, tucked inside narrow rock passages, and accessible only to those willing to make the descent. Here is how to find them, and what awaits when you do.
Canggu After Dark: Beach Bars, Rice Field Clubs and the Best Nights Out
Canggu's nightlife is more layered than its reputation suggests — yes, there are sunset beach bars and thumping clubs, but there are also reggae shacks on quiet streets, rooftop cocktail bars above rice fields, and the kind of spontaneous good nights that happen when a neighbourhood has figured out how to have fun without trying too hard.
