Travel Journal
Guides, tips and insider picks from people who live on the island.
Getting to Nusa Penida means a 30–45 minute fast boat crossing from Sanur, and the details matter more than you'd expect — which operator, which pier, what to book in advance, and how to make sure you're back before dark. Everything you need to know, in one place.
Uluwatu offers one of Bali's most distinctive accommodation landscapes — cliff-edge infinity pools, surf-camp dormitories, and everything in between, spread across a peninsula where the right location can make the difference between a magical week and a lot of driving. Here is how to choose where to base yourself.
Ubud is Bali's undisputed wellness capital — from sunrise yoga at The Yoga Barn to traditional Balinese healers, sound baths, and jungle retreats, restoration runs deep here.
Tegalalang's emerald rice terraces cascade down volcanic hillsides north of Ubud — a UNESCO-recognised landscape where ancient irrigation meets breathtaking natural beauty.
Bathe in holy spring water at Tirta Empul, explore the cliff-carved shrines of Gunung Kawi, and discover the ancient mystery of Goa Gajah — Ubud's sacred water temples await.
From master woodcarvers in Mas to gold and silversmiths in Celuk, Ubud's surrounding villages are a living gallery of Balinese art — explore them before the galleries do.
Canggu is a world unto itself, but Bali is far bigger than it. Three of the island's most compelling destinations — Uluwatu, Ubud, and Tanah Lot — are all within easy reach, and a single day is enough to understand why the rest of the island exists alongside the neighbourhood you came home to.
Seminyak faces the Indian Ocean due west, which means every clear evening delivers a sunset worth stopping for. The question is where to stop — and with what in your hand when the sky turns orange.
Pemuteran is what Bali looked like before the crowds arrived — a fishing village with an extraordinary reef, a handful of elegant resorts, and sunsets over Java that no other part of the island can offer. This is the guide to living well here.
Bali's only Buddhist monastery stands in the hills above Lovina, its golden stupas and pan-Asian architecture unlike anything else on the island. Pair it with the Hindu temples of the north coast for one of Bali's most quietly profound cultural days.
The crossing from Sanur to Nusa Penida takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on the boat and the conditions. Here is everything you need to know — operators, departure times, tickets, rough sea advice, and what happens when you arrive at Toyapakeh or Sampalan.
Sidemen's accommodation is defined by what surrounds it — terraced valleys, flowing rivers, the looming presence of Agung. Here's how to choose between the view and the experience.
