As travellers, we’ve all been there. You're chatting to one of the locals, and conversations start to turn to some of the (secret) spots that you absolutely must visit. Start to throw in a few urban myths, legends or truths (who are we to say?), and your curiosity becomes piqued. One such place that caught our attention was Taman Festival in Sanur. The jungle is slowly laying claim to this old attraction. Taman Festival is an old abandoned theme…
The Island of Bali, Indonesia, is famous for the many waterfalls that dot the Island. Blessed with a tropical climate, the frequent summer deluges feed a truly amazing number of spectacular waterfalls. During their Balinese adventures, most visitors will want to head to the hills to savour the sights and sounds of these waterfalls. Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the better-known waterfalls and is very popular with visitors. Its location, close to the tourist centres of the south of…
Bali’s rugged Bukit Peninsula is one of the island's premier tourist hotspots. Here you will find towering limestone cliffs overlooking the deep ocean below. Rugged headlands give way to white-sand beaches, some of which seem to stretch on for miles. And one of the most popular and well-known beaches along this part of the coastline is Melasti Beach. Melasti Beach, or Pantai Melasti, as the Balinese know it, is a beautiful white sand beach, fringing the crystal clear waters…
Ubud is blessed with an amazing amount of things to do and places to visit within the region. With an abundance of cultural attractions such as temples and museums, alongside a wealth of natural attractions including waterfalls and world-famous rice terraces, it really is a great area to enjoy a stay while in Bali. One place that should be on all visitors' lists is the Campuhan Ridge Walk. Campuhan (pronounced champorn) Ridge is one of the most recognisable Instagrammable…
Situated near the small village of Tampaksiring, at the foot of a lush tropical valley, is the ancient temple of Candi Tebung Gunung Kawi. Built during the 11th century on the banks of the Pakerisan River, Gunung Kawi comprises ten, awe-inspiring Candi's, or shrines, carved into the solid cliff faces. Five Candi's are located on the eastern bank of the Pakerisan River. Four Candi's are located on the western bank, while the final tenth Candi is situated independently of…
Bali is blessed with natural beauty. At times it seems that everywhere you turn in Bali, there is another amazingly spectacular view to explore. Famous for its waterfalls, a trip to Bali is not complete without experiencing at least one or two of them. From calmer flowing falls to others that cascade from heights into plunge pools below, there is a waterfall experience to suit nearly everybody. There are many well-known falls including Tegenungan falls which are close to…
Sanur, on the southeast coast of Bali, is the Island's original resort town. Offering calm beaches and local villages, Sanur enjoys a laid-back and relaxed seaside village atmosphere. It slips under the radar of many visitors to Bali, leaving the party vibe to the Island's west coast resort towns. For this reason, Sanur remains a popular destination with families, local visitors, mature age travellers and retirees alike. But don't be fooled, Sanur has something to offer everyone and deserves…