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.
ATV and Quad Biking in Bali: Parks, Rules and Gear
How an ATV ride in Bali works: where the parks are, mud, tunnel and waterfall routes, single or tandem, age limits, clothes, insurance and licences.
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.
Bali Fast Boats: Routes, Safety and How to Book
Bali fast boats from Sanur, Padang Bai and Serangan to the Nusa islands and Gilis, the Lombok public ferry, the August 2026 ferry fire, safety and booking.
Bali Honeymoon: Where to Stay, When to Go and What to Do
Plan a Bali honeymoon: the best months, how to split the stay between Ubud and the coast, the private-pool villa question and romantic things to do.
Bali Itinerary: 5 Days, Day by Day
A day-by-day Bali itinerary for 5 days: 3 days around Ubud, 2 on the south coast, an optional Nusa Penida swap and a one-base version with no hotel change.
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 Private Driver: Costs, Inclusions and How to Hire
What a private driver in Bali costs per day, what the price covers, how to plan the route, how it compares with self-drive and Grab, and what to tip.
Bali Swing Guide: Where to Swing, What It Costs and How Safe It Is
What the Bali swing really is: the swing parks around Ubud, Tegallalang, Alas Harum, Wanagiri and Lahangan Sweet, what tickets include, and how to judge safety.
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.
Bali vs Thailand: Which Is Better for a Holiday?
Bali or Thailand? A comparison built on matching rainfall data for Bali, Phuket and Koh Samui, plus entry rules, costs, getting around, beaches and culture.
Bali Waterfalls: Where to Go, Walks, Swimming and Fees
Bali waterfalls compared: Tegenungan, Tibumana, Kanto Lampo, Tukad Cepung, Banyumala, Munduk, Sekumpul and Gitgit, with walks, fees, swimming and drive times.
Bali with Kids: Where to Stay and What to Do
Bali with kids: where to base a family, which sights suit children, which famous activities do not, and the health and safety points to check first.
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.
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.
Canggu vs Seminyak: Which Is the Better Base?
Canggu or Seminyak? Airport distance, villa prices, swimming, surf, food and nightlife compared with this site's own data, and who should pick which.
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.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trek: Routes, Jeeps and What to Expect
Mount Batur sunrise trek: hike or jeep, shared or private, the morning hour by hour, fitness, what to wear, cloud, hot springs and how to judge a tour.
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.
Sanur vs Nusa Dua: Which Is the Better Base?
Sanur or Nusa Dua? The distance and journey between them, airport roads, beaches, evenings and who each suits, using this site's own data.
Scuba Diving in Bali: Best Dive Sites and How to Start
Scuba diving in Bali: Tulamben's Liberty wreck, Amed, Nusa Penida's mantas and mola mola, Padang Bai and Menjangan, with courses, season and flying rules.
Snorkelling in Bali: Best Spots and Manta Trips
Where to snorkel in Bali: Amed shore reefs, Crystal Bay, Mushroom Bay, Blue Lagoon, Menjangan and manta trips off Nusa Penida, with safety advice.
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.
White Water Rafting in Bali: Ayung and Telaga Waja Rivers
White water rafting in Bali: the Ayung near Ubud and the Telaga Waja in Karangasem, river grades, steps, age limits, seasons, insurance and ATV combos.