Best Sunset Spots in Bali: Where I’d Go for Golden Hour
Where to watch sunset in Bali, from Seminyak and Jimbaran beaches to Uluwatu cliffs and Tanah Lot, plus practical timing tips.
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Best Private Pool Villas in Seminyak, Bali: For Couples, Families and Groups
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Bali that offers a little more privacy, a private pool villa in Seminyak might be the perfect choice. Imagine slow mornings beside your own swimming pool, breakfast on the terrace and evenings exploring some of Bali’s best restaurants, all without sharing resort facilities with other guests. Seminyak…
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Where to Stay in Bali: My Guide to the Best Areas & Hotels (2027)
Choosing where to stay in Bali can make or break your holiday. From luxury beachfront resorts and lively café districts to lush jungle retreats and peaceful coastal villages, each area offers a completely different experience. Bali may look small on a map, but travelling between destinations can take much longer than expected. Choosing the right…
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The Rivers of Sidemen, Bali: Where Mountain Waters Meet Sacred Traditions
Discover the cool mountain rivers, volcanic landscapes and centuries-old traditions that make Sidemen one of Bali’s most extraordinary destinations. There is something magical about the sound of a river winding through a tropical valley. The gentle movement of water over smooth stones, the rustling of leaves overhead and the cool air rising from the riverbanks…
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Sidemen, Bali: Discover the Bali of 15 Years Ago
Where time slows down, rice terraces stretch as far as the eye can see, and the Bali you fell in love with still exists. There is a side of Bali that hasn’t forgotten how to slow down. And you’ll find it in Sidemen. Tucked away in the lush valleys of East Bali, Sidemen (pronounced See-deh-men)…
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Sidemen Is the Ubud People Keep Saying They Miss
A Bali By Numbers Article Every time someone talks about Bali, there is always one comment: “I wish I could have experienced Ubud ten years ago.” They want the rice fields, the peaceful mornings, the small locally owned cafés and the feeling that life is moving a little more slowly for the 2016 price. They…
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The 2027 Bali Bucket List: Why Bali Is Still Worth Visiting
Every few years, someone declares that Bali is over. Too busy, too developed, too crowded, too expensive. And yet people keep coming back because Bali has never really been one destination. There is the Bali of beach clubs, luxury hotels, café culture and polished restaurants, and then there is the Bali of rice fields, mountain…
