Bali Temples Guide: Everything You Need to Know + The Best Temples to Visit

Bali is often called “The Island of the Gods” – and for good reason. As the only Hindu-majority island in Indonesia, it’s a unique place all its own. Whether you visit the thousands of Bali temples or simply witness the daily offerings lining the street, the feeling of spirituality percolates throughout the island. Although tourism […]

Ubud Itinerary: 4 Days in Ubud for First-Timers

a white house and palm tress by ubud rice fields

Hustling, bustling, and full of culture, Ubud is a must on any Bali itinerary. Whether you come for its Eat, Pray, Love connections of just to experience something new, this Ubud itinerary has a little something for everyone! While Ubud isn’t necessarily the kind of place where you need a long to-do list to enjoy […]

Total Bali Food Tour with Urban Adventures Review

Banana leaf hanging into frame over rice fields in bali

Disclaimer: I was a guest of Urban Adventures on their Total Bali Food Tour. All opinions, as always, are my own. Lush green rice terraces, hipster cafes, Instagram swings, and great spas… that’s what you think of when you think of Bali, right? I did, too, until I actually got there. Bali is so much […]

The Best Bali Surf Camp: Dreamsea Uluwatu Review

Dreamsea Uluwatu perched on the cliffs

I never intended to end up at a Bali surf camp. In fact, over the whole 7 weeks I spent in Bali, surfing wasn’t on the plan at all (my failed attempt at surfing in Portugal pretty much guaranteed that). And yet, while planning my time in Uluwatu and searching for the perfect Uluwatu hotel, […]

Experiencing the Best Seminyak Spas on Urban Adventures’ VW Kombi Spa Safari

***Disclaimer: I was a guest of Urban Adventures on their VW Kombi Spa Safari tour to Seminyak spas. All opinions are my own.*** When it comes to Seminyak, Bali, I think of one thing: spas. Yes, the whole island is known for its spas, but there’s something about the upscale-yet-affordable aspect of Seminyak spas that […]