The Salt Farmers of Amed: Inside Bali's Ancient Sea Salt Tradition
Discover how Amed's petani garam hand-harvest fleur de sel using centuries-old coconut trunks and volcanic black sand.
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Stories from Bali
Guides, tips and insider picks from people who live on the island.
Mount Agung: Bali's Sacred Volcano and the Sunrise Trek That Changes You
Bali's highest peak at 3,031 m is sacred, active, and utterly spellbinding — here's everything you need to know.
Diving Nusa Penida: Crystal Bay, Mantas and Bali's Best Drift Dives
Nusa Penida sits in the Lombok Strait, where cold, plankton-rich upwellings meet warm coral seas — a combination that draws Mola Mola, manta rays and pelagic life that simply does not appear at other Bali dive sites. If you dive anywhere in Indonesia, make it here.
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.
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.
