Bali

Biku restaurant is a must visit during a trip to Bali if you are looking for a unique, down to earth dining experience. This eclectic restaurant located on Jalan Petitenget, has a charming decor full of trinkets and wood beams. Offering a large afternoon tea menu full of sandwiches, snacks and an extensive list of teas, even if you aren’t [...]

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 [...]

During a trip to Bali, I mentioned to my cousin, a Bali resident, “I’ve read about a really popular Italian restaurant in Bali, do you know about it?”. Before I could finish my sentence, her response was “Ultimo is the best Italian restaurant in Bali, I know the manager, I will see if I can get us a reservation”. Lucky [...]

Nestled behind prime surfing real estate, Cocoon Beach Club is a great destination of it’s own or perfect for relaxing after an afternoon of surfing. With two distinct areas, take your pic of fine dining in the restaurant or lounging around the pool. We were resting our aching bodies after an afternoon of learning how to surf so the lounge [...]

Chill out with the sophisticated vibe at this ultra cool lounge at the W Hotel in Bali. Take your pic of comfy seating with a choice of purple bean bags, luxurious round loungers, bar seating and low intimate lounge seating. The electronic beats, delectable menu and views of crashing waves add to the upscale feel of this beach lounge. Let [...]

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 [...]

Tucked away down an alley off of Jalan Petitenget in Bali’s Seminyak area is a welcomed addition to the beach club scene, Potato Head Beach Club. This spectacular beach club is located right on the beach and offers many different areas to suit your mood. Choose from oversized beach beds around an infinity pool, casual retro style chairs and sofas, [...]

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. [...]