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 nervous ...
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 ...
Sandy Bay Beach Club Nusa Lembongan: Is it worth a visit?
Are you looking for the best place to soak up some sun on Nusa Lembongan? Maybe Sandy Bay Beach Club is the perfect spot for you! A visit to charming Nusa Lembongan is like a vacation from your Bali holiday. The island spirit runs deep here and the pace of life is slow. Spend your days exploring white-sand beaches, go surfing or lounge by the pool with a frozen coconut daiquiri in ...
Pura Gunung Kawi: Why this temple is my favorite in Bali
At the bottom of a lush river valley running through the village of Tampaksiring, just outside Ubud, lies one of Bali's largest ancient temples, Pura Gunung Kawi. I visited for the first time early in the morning one day in the middle of January. The sky was blue and the morning fog was still laying low over the surrounding rice terraces. You could only see the contour of ...
