Travel guides
Plan your Bali trip
Practical, honest guides to the temples, the rice terraces, the beaches and the Nusa islands, when to go, what to book, and how to put a trip together.
Bali Itinerary: How to Plan 7 or 10 Days
A practical Bali itinerary for 7 and 10 days: base in Ubud for culture and rice terraces, then the south coast beaches, with a Nusa Penida day trip.
Bali Temples Guide and Etiquette
A guide to Bali's key temples and temple etiquette: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, Tirta Empul, Besakih and Lempuyang, plus sarong rules, offerings and Nyepi.
The Best Things to Do in Bali
The headline things to do in Bali: Mount Batur at sunrise, Uluwatu temple and Kecak, rice terraces, Nusa Penida, surfing, diving at Amed and waterfalls.
The Best Beaches in Bali by Area
A guide to Bali's best beaches by area: Seminyak and Canggu, the Bukit surf coves, Nusa Penida and Lembongan, calm Sanur, and snorkelling at Amed.
Surfing in Bali: Where and When to Surf
Where and when to surf in Bali: beginner beach breaks at Kuta and Canggu, the Bukit reef breaks, seasons and swell, boards, lessons and reef safety.
Gili Islands from Bali: Boats, Islands and What to Expect
How to reach the Gili Islands from Bali: fast boat routes and times, which of the three islands suits you, snorkelling with turtles, and whether to day-trip or stay.
Nusa Penida Day Trip from Bali: Boats, Tours and Timing
Doing Nusa Penida as a day trip from Bali: fast boat times and fares from Sanur, what one day realistically covers, and when it is worth staying a night instead.
Bali Beach Clubs Compared: Entry, Prices and Sunsets
Bali's beach clubs compared from their own websites: free entry or day pass, daybed prices, age rules, and which shores actually face the sunset.