Category: Indonesia
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Amed, Bali: A Seaside Surprise
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We could not spend a month on an island without taking a few days to enjoy the ocean. Amed, Bali was the perfect little seaside town for us. It’s on the northern side of Bali and much less visited than the beaches closer to the airport. We were still working…
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Sidemen, Bali – The Most Beautiful Part of the Island
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If you plan a trip to Bali, you’ll see all kinds of recommendations for Ubud and Canggu, but I want to talk to you about the Sidemen Valley in Bali and its surrounding area. Imagine waterfalls, rice terraces, and green jungles without the crazy amount of tourist traffic in the…
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Things to Know Before Traveling to Bali
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A few things we learned after traveling in Bali for a month.
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Hinduism in Bali: A Learning Experience and Temple Photos
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A collection of photos and learning from our visits to a few different Hindu temples in Bali
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Month 3 Stats & Recap
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Countries Visited 3 – Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam How We Got Around 2 international flights. Denpasar – Singapore – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Total of 1712 miles (2756 km) 2 domestic flights. Saigon (HCMC) – Da Nang – Hanoi. Total of 763 miles (1228 km) 2 motorbike rides in…
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How to Plan Your Bali Itinerary: Our 4-Week Outline and What We’d Do Differently
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We knew we wanted to slow down our pace once we landed on the island of Bali after our busy road trip through New Zealand. We put together a Bali itinerary that would allow us to explore a few different places, but be able to settle in each one a…
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Canggu, Bali: A Laid Back Weekend
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Canggu, Bali is a laid back beach town that is close to the chaos of Kuta and Legian, but not too close. We made the epic mistake of booking a place in Legian and we hated it. It was loud and chaotic and miserable after the previous weeks of bliss.…
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Best Restaurants in Ubud: From Vegetarians on a Budget
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One of the reasons we were so excited to spend time in Ubud was the food and restaurants. There are so many vegan and vegetarian friendly places that we would never struggle to find something to eat. We tried lots of different Ubud restaurants and by the end of our…
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My First Time Snorkeling
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It is World Oceans Day today and we are right next to one of the best snorkeling reefs in Bali. No better time than now to conquer my fear of the ocean than today. Fear is probably the wrong word, it’s more like unfamiliarity. I’m not schooled in the rip…
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Ubud Highlights
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We spent two weeks exploring Ubud and the surrounding areas. Lots of people told us that we would not need that much time there, but we knew we would need to stay somewhere a little longer. Our days started to run together a little bit. Instead of a chronological play…