Did you know that Bali is called the Island of the gods?

This island country boast beautiful beaches, dreamy rice paddies and rugged mountains.

So much diversity considering Bali is only a province.

Bali is the only province in Indonesia that has hinduism as its main religion, because most of Indonesia practice Islam.

I find Balinese to be very spiritual, they respect both the good and the bad spirits. They have temples/altar at homes, too.

Bali boasts a lot of beautiful religious sites which includes some of the most iconic; cliffside Uluwatu Temple to the south; Ulun Danu Beratan in the North (Bedugul); Tirta Empul Temple (which has a sacred pool for purification) Central Bali, Purah Tanah Lot and etc.

I love the culture in Bali, they definitel

Sample Itinerary

If it’s your first time in Bali, I definitely recommend staying at least 2 days in Ubud.

Things you can do in Ubud and from Ubud

Ubud Market

Btw, if you want to buy authentic rattan products check out Ashitaba the quality is better as they only use pure rattan but it does cost more.

Ubud Palace, served as the official residence of the royal family in Ubud

Saraswati Temple, water temple in Ubud

Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)

Bali is known for its silversmiths and we’ve found very cute pieces at Sari Dewi

*the silver they use comes from its neighboring country, Borneo.

 

Famous Swings in Bali

Original Bali Swing

Tegallalang Swing

Aloha Bali Swing

Tegallalang Rice Terraces, scenic rice paddies and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

90 minutes from UBUD:

Ulun Danu Beratan, temple famous for its floating effect, situated west of Lake Bedugul.

Handara Gate, famous gate but is actually an entrance to a golf course.

Twin Lake

Learn more about the culture (obviously is a part of my priorities when traveling!)

Seminyak, What I love about Seminyak are the restaurants! There are so many good options.

Head to the beach

Canggu; Smoothie bowls and kombucha

Visit Uluwatu and

see the sunset here

watch Kecak Fire Dance

Party

Where to eat in Bali:

UBUD

Teba Sari

Address:  Lodtunduh, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Famous for this dish Bebek Teba Sari (Fried Duck)

Kedaton

Address: Jalan Raya Pengosekan Ubud, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Sample local Balinese cuisine… Hot Hot Hot Spices Spices Spices

Le Moulin Creperie and Cafe

Address: Jl. Umalas No.7, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Gedong Sisi Warung, had one of the best Nasi Goreng here.

Address: Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Seminyak

Bo & Bun

Address: Jl. Raya Basangkasa Br. Basangkasa No.26, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

This Vietnamese Restaurant serves 12 hr Pho, need I say more? Haha

Chai’ba

Address: Jl. Raya Basangkasa No.47, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

This instantly became one of our favorite restaurants in Seminyak, it serves Indian Cuisine and delicious desserts and coffee!

Potato Head Beach Club

Address: Jl. Petitenget No.51B, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Sunsets are worth seeing here with an alcoholic beverage in hand (kidding) any drink shall suffice! Hahaha!

Motel Mexicola (Mexican Cuisine)

Address: Jl. Kayu Jati Jl. Petitenget No.9X, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Barbacoa (Latin American Cuisine) , BBQ, Ambience and View.

*You can book for a table on their website

Address: Jl. Petitenget No.14, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

Website: https://barbacoa-bali.com/

 

Other must see: 

Nusa Penida

Mount Batur

Tirta Empul Temple

Campuhan Ridge Walk

Tegenungan Waterfall

Waterfall Kanto Lampo

Nungnung Waterfall

If you need a driver in Bali you can contact:

This driver is super nice and he was so patient answering all my questions!