Around Bali
Beaches, temples, towns and day trips across the island.
5 Foods You Should Try in Bali
There are several memories you will bring back from a visit to Bali -- the sights of the varied and stunning terrain, the smiles of the warm and welcoming people, and the sounds of the waves crashing…
10 Days in Indonesia: Itinerary Ideas
Bali is one of the most famous places to visit in Indonesia. It is totally different than the rest of the country and offers a wealth of culture, beaches and friendly atmosphere.
3 Days in Bali: Itinerary Ideas
Bali is one of the most sought after travel destinations in Asia. Honeymooners love it for the romantic feel and lovely weather; budget travelers enjoy it for the variety of experiences and the low…
GWK – A Must See in Bali
Not so long ago I read an article about Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park . It was interesting mainly because at last progress might be made to complete the buildings and statues within the park.
Taman Kupu Kupu – Bali Butterfly Park
One of the delightful must-see and do experiences in Bali is a visit to where butterflies dance around you.
6 Offbeat Things to Do in Bali
There are numerous adventure companies in Bali offering a wide range of adrenaline-pumping activities.
Best Places to View Rice Terraces in Bali
Rice terraces are synonymous with Bali and the dominant part of the scenery. Rice farming in Bali dates back to Neolithic times.
Adventure in Bali – Cycling
There is nothing more delightful and enjoyable as getting on my mountain bike and just riding anywhere, whether it’s to get from point A to B or just for the sheer exuberance it gives me.
9 Great Reasons to Visit Bali Now
Bali has been rockin’ n’ rollin’ big time of late with visitor numbers to the island increasing beyond all expectations. Now is a great time to visit with so much on offer for the traveller.
Get PADI certified, or just enjoy scuba diving in Bali
Unless you are already a big fan of the activity, it might not occur to you that Bali is considered one of the best scuba diving areas in the region.
Take a Romantic Walk
At one time you could walk direct along the beach to the airport fence and watch the planes land and take off, but not now.
Ideas for Visiting Lovina
Kuta is the place in Bali where 90% of people spend the most time and money. It is close to the airport, on the beach and loaded with restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Security During the Festive Season
With the not too recent executions of the Bali Bombers there is a large amount of travellers who are cautiously nervous and apprehensive about visiting Bali .
Nusa Lembongan - Even nicer than Bali?
When the crowds and touts of Bali get to be too much, you can take the short boat ride over to Nusa Lembongan.
Travelling the North-East Road – Part 1
There are literally hundreds of day trips you could embark upon on your visit to Bali , but I have always found it best to get off the main tourist routes and do some exploring.
Tirtagangga waterpalace in East Bali
East Bali is a magical part of the island. Complete with a rugged coastline, the occasional white sand beach and stunning tropical scenery, East Bali also has its highlights including the…
The Adventure Side of Bali
A majority of tourists that go to Bali seldom venture off the well-worn ‘ tourist tours ’ tracks when they go into the countryside and there are even some that never venture out of the Kuta Strip.
North To The Sacred Mountain Sanctuary
Indonesia's greatest travel writer Barrie Lie-Birchall tells one of his famous travel stories.
Top 30 things in Bali and Lombok
Bali conjures up visions of a tropical island with towering volcanoes shrouded in brooding clouds, sandy beaches fringed with swaying palms and an ancient culture that lives on in the 21st century.
Padangbai East Bali
Padangbai is a small fishing village in East Bali. Complete with 3 white sand beaches, in Padangbai that might take your fancy.
Tropical fruits in Bali
Fresh fruit is one of life's benefits. Bali has an abundance of fruit ranging from the tropical mangoes, bananas and pineapples, to strawberries, mangosteens and kelengkeng found in higher elevations…
Jimbaran Seafood Warungs
Jimbaran is known as the 'golden mile' because of its great white sand bay and selection of high end resorts.
Day trip to Batur Crater Bali
Exploring the Batur crater area of Bali can be rewarding for those with a little time on their hands.
Massage & Cookery Classes in Lovina
Visitors to the north coast of Bali may be interested in other things than sitting on the beach and taking dolphin watching tours.
Gunung Kawi : Ancient Balinese in Tampaksiring
One of the oldest religious places in Bali is Gunung Kawi near Tampaksiring , which contains ' candi ' (pronounced chandi) or tombs built to honor an 11th Century king.
Tirtagangga water palace: A pleasant stop off point in East Bali
Exploring East Bali with your own transport is truly a great thing to do. If you give yourself some time and are prepared to take the scenic route, sometimes not knowing exactly where it will end,…
Hidden hikes in Bali
Bali is a relatively small island, but its is also and incredibly beautiful and interesting island too.
Bali Safari & Marine Park
The Bali Safari & Marine Park in Gianyar is the latest attraction to arrive and one that will delight families on holiday. The park had a soft opening on October 9th 2007.
Exploring Amed
Amed is located on the far East coast of Bali . A single small village, the name Amed is now used to refer to the string of villages from Amed to Aas .
Touring Kintamani & Bedugal
Bali warrants a trip into the mountains. The 2 most popular mountain areas in Bali for day trips are Bedugal , with Gunung Batukaru (2276m), Gunung Pohen (2063m) and Gunung Catur (2096m) in the area,…
Jimbaran
Jimbaran Bay is located directly to the south of the airport on the western side of south Bali.
West Bali
West Bali is an interesting part of the island, in fact it is the least visited part of Bali as far as foreign tourists are concerned.
Massage in Bali
Balinese massage is part of the traditional culture and has been expanded to cater to tourists.
Map of Bali
Baliblog has a decent selection of Bali maps , ranging from SE Asia, to the island of Bali, to regions of Bali and town maps. Feel free to print out any of these for your upcoming trip to Bali.
Bangli & Gianyar: Worth exploring
Bangli & Gianyar are 2 areas of Bali that rarely see large numbers of tourists, with the exception of Ubud (located in Gianyar). There are points of interest for those who make the trip.
Tabanan Parks
Tabanan is a great part of Bali, with a long coastline, sweeping rice-fields and cool highlands. It also has some parks that visitors might like to check out while exploring the area.
Bingin Bali
Bingin is located on the western side of the Bukit peninsula between Dreamland and Impossibles .
Changing your appearance to visit Bali
An article on WorldHum talks about how your appearance will affect your experience while travelling in foreign countries.
Pasar Badung & Pasar Kumbasari
Denpasar's Chinese style shop-houses and small selection of departments store are not as interesting as the traditional markets in the city.
Accessing Bali
Bali is one of the most unique islands in the world, because of its geography and people.
Bali's coral reefs
Coral reefs form large sections of the Bali coastline. A coral reef is an enormous natural object made of limestone, created by small sea creatures called Anthozoa .
Map of SE Asia
Here is a map of SE Asia .
Map of Nusa Dua
Here is a map of Nusa Dua .
Map of North Bali
Here is a map of North Bali .
Map of Lombok
Here is a map of Lombok .
Map of Jimbaran
Here is a map of Jimbaran .
Map of Gili Trawangan
Here is a map of Gili Trawangan .
Map of East Bali
Here is a map of East Bali .
Map of Central Bali
Here is a map of Central Bali .
Map of Bukit
Here is a map of the Bukit Peninsula Bali.
Map of Bemo Bus Routes in Bali
Here is a map of Bemo Bus Routes in Bali .
Map of Bangli
Here is a map of Bangli .
Map of Balinese Family Compound
Here is a map of a Balinese Family Compound .
Map of Bali Barat National Park
Here is a map of Bali Barat National Park .
Map of Bali
Here is a map of Bali . For a more complete list check out the Bali maps page.
Map of Tukad Mungga & Pemaron
Here is a map of Tukad Mungga & Pemaron in Lovina .
Map of Lovina
Here is a map of Lovina in north Bali .
Map of Kalibukbuk
Here is a map of Kalibukbuk in Lovina .
Map of Kaliasem-Temukus
Here is a map of Kaliasem-Temukus in Lovina .
Map of Gianyar
Here is a map of Gianyar
Map of Banyualit
Here is a map of Banyualit in Lovina .
Map of Anturan
Here is a map of Anturan in Lovina
Map of Amlapura
Here is a map of Amlapura in East Bali
Trees in Bali
Bali is a rich in flora. One of the first things visitors will notice is the amount of trees, even in downtown areas.
North Bali: Seririt & Banjar
North Bali has some breathtaking scenery. Most tourist don't make it to the north coast, or if they do its an overnight stop in Lovina then back to Kuta.
Disease and treatment in Bali
Before you visit Bali be sure to check up with your local GP, on the vaccination requirements.
Balinese turtles struggling for survival: Part II
Turtle sate is a delicious snack, no doubt about it, the meat having a tuna-like quality and the spicy Balinese sauce.
Balinese turtles struggling for survival: Part I
Turtles are deeply important to the Balinese and relevant to their culture. The most important structure in a Balinese temple is the padmasana ( Lotus Throne ) which is located at the back / right…
Tirtagangga and the surrounding area
Tirtagangga literally means 'water that flows from the Ganges' and for a Hindi culture that is important.
Planning your Bali Adventure
Bali is a small island although first time visitors are often surprised at how big it is and how long it takes to get from A to B.
Dealing with health & emergencies in Bali
A trip to a tropical destination will provoke thoughts of possible dangers and how to deal with them.
Beautiful Bali
The SW monsoon rain that comes off of the Indian Ocean delivers 2 meters of rainfall to the south of Bali each year.
Travelling Naturally in Bali
The early European visitors to Bali had to make do without email, Skype, ATM machines, not to mention jet planes and credit cards.
Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan & Nusa Penida
The 3 islands that sits across the Badung Strait on the SE coast of Bali are Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan & Nusa Penida .
Map of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan & Nusa Lembongan
Here is a map of Map of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan & Nusa Lembongan detailing roads and points of interest. For a larger view click on the map .
Tabanan Bali
Tabanan is the name of a district in west Bali and also the largest town in the district. The town is located next to the main east-west road leading to Java .
Sawo: An Indonesian fruit
Once in a while I get surprised by a local delicacy that for some reason I have not seen before. A while back it was the wani , the large white fleshy mango that only grows in Bali.
Map of Klungkung
Here is a map of Klungkun g featuring places of interest and local streets. For a larger view click on the map .
Map of Gilimanuk Bali
Here is a map of Gilimanuk in West Bali , the main port for traffic to Java. Gilimanuk can be reached by heading west from Negara , or west through the National Park from Singaraja .
Negara in West Bali
Negara is the main town in west Bali in the district of Jembrana . Most visitors to Bali will have little reason for visiting Negara, other than for the mecepung ( buffalo) races in Perancak close…
Back route to Kintamani
Exploring Bali and being open to new routes constantly rewards me with amazing sights and stunning scenery.
Lovina - Kalibukbuk - Nirwana Seaside
Lovina is conveniently located on the north coast of Bali , approximately 7km west of Singaraja , the main coastal town.
Road trip to Pupuan Bali
Renting a car from Bali Puspa (150,000rp per day) on Jl. Dhyana Pura on Saturday morning, I collected the in-laws consisting of Ika's mother and father, together with her and Jevon and headed to…
Trip to Lovina in north Bali
My relatives are here from Java so tomorrow I will take them on an overnight trip to Lovina on the north coast. Many Indonesians never use a map, they either know where a place is or they don't.
Dealing with hawkers: They don't mean to spoil your holiday
Flicking through my reliable Rough Guide to Bali, (the best guide book for this island) I see a small article entitled 'They don't mean to spoil your holiday'.
Taking the Indonesian relatives to East Bali
My relatives from Central Java are in town and have requested I take them on a road trip. East Bali is one of my favorite parts of the island so that's where we're heading.
Farming seaweed in Bali
Seaweed is one of the products farmed in Bali and Lombok. Two substances are obtained from the seaweed, carrageenan which is used in cosmetics and agar which is a vegetable gel.
Manggis: East Bali
Most people focus on the coast when checking out the area around Candi Dasa and Padangbai .
Goa Lawah & Vincent's: East Bali
East Bali is one of the premier parts of the island for those seeking that 'Bali feel'. The vegetation is overflowing, the ocean and volcanoes never far out of sight and the pace of life is slow.
Blue Ocean Beach Bali
Blue Ocean beach is located at the end of Jl. Double Six in Legian was a hive of activity today.
Bali coast south of Gianyar
The coast south of Gianyar is important for Balinese people but not such a draw for tourists.
Maps of Bali
Baliblog has covered the island pretty well as far as maps of BALI . If anyone can think of a map that hasn't been produced that would be helpful, I'll make it. Here is our current list of Bali maps.
Hallo Restaurants: Bali guide to eating out
Bali has various free magazines and handouts highlighting eating options and nightlife events.
Road map for exploring Bali
Bali is a criss crossed with roads of varying quality. Many tourists as well as expats stick to the main roads and sometimes miss out on some spectacular scenery.
Beaches in far west Bali
The far west of Bali is one the most un-touristed sections of the Bali coast. Reasons for this include distance from Kuta, lack of tourist development and black sand beaches.
Accommodation in Denpasar Bali
Denpasar is the only municipality in Bali, being the largest center of population.
Map of Denpasar Bali
Here is a map of Denpasar highlighting major streets and places of interest. For a larger view click on the map.
Poinciana Resort - Tembok Bali
Once in a while you come across something special. A couple of years ago my brother and I discovered Poinciana Resort in NE Bali .
Padangbai Bali coming back to life
Padangbai , the sleepy bay in East Bali discovered by the hippies, is coming back to life. Padangbai used to be a busy little backpacker spot years ago. I first visited in 1993.
Transport in Sanur
Getting around in Sanur is easy, due to the large number of taxis patrolling the main street, Jl. Danau Tamblingan .