Bali is a well-known island, part of the Indonesian archipelago that’s home to the biggest Hindu population in Indonesia. With 80 percent of its economy made up of tourism-related businesses, Bali is a wonderful destination and offers attractions for all kinds of travellers.
With lush green terraced rice fields, paired with looming volcanoes, and beautiful white sand beaches, Bali makes a wonderful backdrop to any trip, whether it’s your honeymoon or a family trip.
So make your way to Bali and live it up with the nightlife, be one with nature on a hike or even laze around on the beach; there’s a place for everyone!
Eco-tourism
If you’d like to minimise your carbon footprint and still want to explore Bali, why not try cycling around the island? Up for adventure and want a way to intimately explore Bali? Book an authentic eco/educational cycling tour which will take you to see the island in a different light! Ride through lush plantations of cloves, coffee, cocoa and tropical fruits amidst little village houses guided by an experienced tour guide. All this without creating more pollution and waste in a beautiful place.
Check out baliecocycling.com for more information on their cycling and also trekking tours. Most of the tours are family friendly but some of the tours are limited to guests aged 13 to 55. For more information, do email them at baliecocycling@gmail.com.
Rest and relaxation
Bali is also a wonderful place for a weekend retreat just to focus on yourself. REVĪVŌ is a luxury resort located in Nusa Dua, in the southern part of the island which helps its guests unwind while learning how to be mindful and also the art of living in the present. REVĪVŌ’s
Mind Immersion weekend includes workshops which teaches its guests mindful eating, healing energy, alternative medicine, full board at their restaurant NŪTRIŌ, and a choice of one 90-minute spa treatment or one acupuncture session.
For more information on weekend retreats, packages offered by REVĪVŌ and also bookings, check out their website at www.revivoresorts.com.
Foodie fantasy
If you’re in Nusa Dua and love to eat, do check out the warungs because this is where you can get hearty local food at very affordable prices. Notable places to visit include Warung Babi Guling Sari Dewi Pak Dobil for the must have babi guling, a simple rice dish served with spicy mixed vegetables, pork meat and crispy pork skin.
This warung can be found at: Jl. Srikandi No. 9, Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia.
If you have diet restrictions or are unable to have pork, check out Warung Nasi Ayam Bu Oki which is also a rice dish served with a side of spicy mixed vegetables, egg, and chicken.
Warung Nasi Ayam Bu Oki is located at Jalan Siligita No.27, Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kuta Selatan, Benoa, Kuta Selatan, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia.
Quiet and calm
If you’re up for a luxurious holiday away from the hustle and bustle of Bali, perched in the hilltops of Jimbaran, a fishing village south of Kuta, The Longhouse offers guests an escape of sorts, providing a private villa experience with five-star hospitality, service and dining. There are options to reserve the whole of The Longhouse or on a room-by-room basis.
Since you’re in the Jimbaran area, check out Jimbaran Bay as it is lined with fish restaurants amidst tropical forest as its backdrop. Dreamland Beach and Balangan Beach is well-known for their strong surf waves and it’s fine if you don’t surf because these white sand beaches are great for just lazing around on.
