Whilst The island of Gods is a relatively safe place to visit and paradise to many, there are certain things you should not do in Bali. After traveling in Bali for 14 years and living here for six months, I have seen so many accidents that could have easily been avoided. And year after year I see tourists making the same mistakes, behaving disrespectfully and finding themselves in ...
Yeh Hoo Waterfall: A hidden gem in Bali
Yeh Hoo Waterfall, also known as Air Terjun Yeh Hoo in Bahasa, is a hidden gem tucked away in the Jatiluwih area of Bali, Indonesia. The waterfall is surrounded by lush rice terraces, jungle and trickling streams, creating a serene and Jurassic Park-ish atmosphere. Although I'd been traveling in Bali for more than 14 years, I had never even heard about Yeh Hoo Waterfall until our driver asked ...
A complete guide to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in Bali
One and a half hour northwest of Ubud, at the foot of Mount Batukaru, the second-highest mountain on the island, you'll find the incredible Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and Yeh Hoo Waterfall. Two of the most underrated natural attractions in Bali. Situated at a height of over 700m above sea level, Jatiluwih is a cool and calm place to escape the heat and crowds of the south. The UNESCO World ...
Spain’s Pink Lake in Torrevieja: Everything you need to know
Following my post about the impressive sandstone formations in Bolnuevo, which was really well received, I thought I would share about another lesser-known gem. The Pink Lake in Torrevieja, Spain. The little resort town of Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca is home to one of Spain's most spectacular natural attractions. As you drive into town, north from Alicante airport, you will ...
Snorkeling in Nusa Penida: One-day tour from Bali
If you love spending time in the water, snorkeling in Nusa Penida has to be included in your Bali itinerary. Nusa Penida, famous for the mighty Manta Rays, boasts some of the best snorkeling spots in all of Indonesia and is located only 45 minutes from Bali by fast boat. While living in Bali, I went on a one-day snorkeling tour in Nusa Penida and had the best time, even as someone who is ...
Is Le Pirate Beach Club on Nusa Ceningan still worth it?
Le Pirate Beach Club on Nusa Ceningan, a small island 30 minutes off the coast of Bali, is one of the OG Instagram spots in Indonesia. It rose to fame because of its picture-perfect white and turquoise beach boxes in the early days of Social Media and has stayed a favorite ever since. Having visited Le Pirate regularly over the past 14 years, along with most of the other beach clubs on Ceningan ...
