bali

Bali is known for a lot of things. But perhaps top of mind would be world-class beaches, and it’s more than 20,000 pura or shrines, which is understandable since Bali is home for two religions – Hinduism and Buddhism. Now you know why it is also popularly called the Island of Gods. But just to…

For a few decades now, Bali has been a popular destination for western expats looking for an Asian way of life. With the nice warm weather, cheap cost of living, stunning scenery and friendly locals, we can see why after living there ourselves for 3 months. If you’re thinking of joining the thousands of expats…

Where do you go on an Ubud rice fields walk in Ubud once you’ve visited the famous Tegalalang rice terraces? The great thing about visiting or living in Ubud is that there’s so much gorgeous sprawling countryside just a few steps from the centre of town.  During our two months living in the area, one…

After 9 months of travelling on our Asian adventure, it’s no surprise that we’re starting to miss home. It’s our family and friends that we miss the most, so we were so excited to hear that four of our good friends from home had decided to spend their next vacation in Bali! In all our travels…

With a native population of just over 74,000 residents, it is crazy to think that over three million tourists flock to Ubud annually. The reason so many people come here is the pure unbridled beauty of it all. Taking its name from the Balinese word for medicine – Ubad – this town was historically known…

We live in extremely busy times and it comes as no surprise that couples can start to live past each other and become disconnected. Few things can reconnect a couple like a romantic getaway. Believe it or not, a little luxury doesn’t have to break the bank!  The Indonesian island Bali is a romantic destination…

As a digital nomad, you literally have the keys to the world. In fact, the hardest part is choosing where to go next – especially when there’s so many options to pick from! Internet. Affordability. Meeting the right people. Tropical weather. These are all things you’ll want to think about… So how do you pick the perfect…

With Ubud’s increasing tourist crowds and traffic, Penestanan Village is gaining in popularity as an alternative to the cultural center capital of Bali. The first time we visited Ubud was in 2008, and back then Ubud was a peaceful small town with a mellow atmosphere. Fast forward to 2017 and it’s now become something of…

Hostels are a very popular form of accommodation on the Indonesian island of Bali – especially considering how popular it is with solo travellers and young groups! Whilst this is great for saving money, the choice on offer can make it tricky trying to figure out where to stay. Some hostels aren’t as safe or…