Bali Activities

To get my PADI open water certification, I went to this rustic little island called Nusa Lembongan. If you are into diving, this place is a must go. It’s such an unpolished gem and so removed from all the commercialism – the natives there are so trusting. We never locked our doors, everything we ate at the diving centre or [...]

Surfers from all over the world flock to Bali to ride it’s famous waves, but if you’ve never stepped foot on a surf board before, Bali still has something for you. There are a few large surf schools located along Kuta and Seminyak beach, that offer well structured classes with professional instructors. These larger schools will equip you with the [...]

For boutique shopping, unique restaurants and world class beach clubs, Jalan Petitenget in Bali’s Seminyak area offers it all in 1 small street. A short stroll down JL Petitenget, will bring  you past one of a kind boutique shops selling fine clothing, designer home accessories and hand made bath products commonly designed by resident designers and entrepreneurs. Besides shopping, this [...]

Bali might be the island of the gods, but you can live like the gods for a lot less than you think. These days, you don’t even have to fly a budget airlines to get to Bali on the cheap. KLM recently started offering airfare as low as S$204 round trip from Singapore to Bali. Once you factor in not [...]

Yearning for a real vacation of beach bumming and nothing but relaxation, we found exactly what we wanted in the resort towns of Nusa Dua and Benoa in Bali, Indonesia. Nusa Dua is well known for it’s gated resort area that is home to many expansive, luxurious resorts including The Grand Hyatt and The Westin Resort. The resorts in this [...]

The best snorkeling in Bali can be found off of a little island called Menjangan Island. Located 3-4 hours by car from Kuta, it is well worth the trip to see unspoilt coral and a wealth of marine life. The island is accessed  from the mainland by a 10 minute boat ride to Cave Point where the highlight is an [...]

The shopping in Bali is wonderful, you can find every thing from local hand made crafts, to high end designer clothing. But while in Bali, also consider looking at their numerous shops selling outdoor furniture, accessories & stone carvings. In the hills around Ubud away from the beach, you will find little towns that specialize in different trades & crafts. [...]

Bali, Indonesia has something to offer almost any kind of tourist. Everything from budget accommodation and a cheap beer party atmosphere, to the luxury traveler demanding the finest luxury resorts and internationally acclaimed restaurants. On our recent beach vacation to Bali, we chose to stay in Seminyak, something in between. Seminyak is worldly, Indonesian restaurants are overshadowed by impressive international [...]