Best Apps to Book Hotels & Villas in Bali: Pros, Cons & My Booking Tips (2027)
My honest pros and cons of Booking.com, Agoda, Airbnb, Expedia, Hotels.com and Trip.com, plus why I watch Luxury Escapes for resort deals.
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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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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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How to Choose Travel Insurance for Bali: Free Quiz & Checklist
Choose travel insurance for Bali with our free quiz and comparison spreadsheet. Compare cover, exclusions and policy limits before you buy.
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Phone Apps & Features You’ll Use in Bali: My Practical Guide (2027)
How to use your iPhone currency converter, Google Maps car directions and offline maps, translation tools and an optional VPN for Bali.
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5 Apps to Download Before Your Bali Holiday (2027)
The five apps I’d download before travelling to Bali: Wise, WhatsApp, Airalo, Gojek and Grab, plus practical tips for using them.
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Best Resorts in Bali: My Favourite Resorts for Every Budget
My favourite Bali resorts for every budget, from Hard Rock family fun to Padma’s exceptional service and indulgent stays at Paradisus.
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Bali Travel Insurance Guide: What to Look For Before Your Holiday
Travel insurance is probably not the part of your Bali holiday you’re excited about organising. You’re much more likely to be thinking about where you’re staying, which beach clubs you’re going to visit and whether you should spend more time in Uluwatu, Ubud or somewhere by the beach. But it’s one part of a Bali…
