We stayed the maximum amount of time on our Indonesian visa, and there is still so much left for us to explore. We can’t wait to return and explore more. Accommodation: We stayed in a few places during our month in Indonesia, here is our review on each of the guesthouses and bungalows. Each one […]
RTW Budget Update: Indonesia
We stayed 29 days and budgeted $40 per day for two people, which ended up being too low, even though our final average was pretty close. We were able to keep it low mainly by picking our accommodations carefully and eating very cheap. We found one warung in Indonesia that we loved and she served Nasi […]
Bali Moon [Guesthouse Review]
Name: Bali Moon Guesthouse Where: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia When: February 2012 Price: $35 – 45 / night Who helped us? [Service] Bali Moon is a real Balinese homestay and Made and Wayan make you feel right at home. Even their children pitch in to help out with breakfast. Every morning we would wake up to […]
In Search of a Smaller Island
My husband is laughing at me and I quote: “Caroline, we are already on an island, why do we have to go to a smaller island!” While I do see his argument, photos like this are just too tempting to turn down. The Gili Islands weren’t on our list a week ago, but after arriving […]
Day Trip from Ubud on Motorbike
It’s very common in Bali to walk down the street and hear those magic words… “Transport?” It’s also easy to get swept up in Bali’s heat and be tempted by the cool air conditioning and not-so-suave demeanor of the many drivers touting their services on the street. If you prefer to enjoy the scenery behind […]
Bali Pulina: Spices, Sunshine and Kopi Luwak
Mmm, the delicious aroma of coffee, cocoa, nutmeg and…civet cat? These are just a few of the many things you will encounter at Bali Pulina. Located about 5 minutes north (it’s on the left) of the famed Tegallalang rice terraces on Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Bali Pulina describes itself as “agro tourism” and allows the visitor […]
Teka-Teki House [Hotel Review]
Name: Teka-Teki House Where: Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia When: February 2012 Price: $30 – 60 / night Who helped us? [Service] Once we checked in we were greeted by Floren, given a tour of the house and escorted to our room. She waited as we put our stuff away and then walked us to the beach […]
Eating, Praying and Loving in Bali
Visions of lush rice paddies, old medicine men named Ketut and leisure bicycle trips among endless greenery come to mind when people hear of the island of Bali. The movie Eat, Pray, Love was released in 2010 and ever since then Bali has seen a boom in tourism. Specifically travelers seeking out serene retreats, hours […]
Dana Guesthouse [Hotel Review]
The amenities included when you stay at this guesthouse are pretty impressive. If you want peace and quiet from other tourists and you don’t mind a fan-cooled room and living simply than this is a great place to stay. For $7/person you get to use their motorbike, breakfast included, free pick-up from the airport if your stay is over 2 nights, free wi-fi (when it works) and complimentary coffee and water.
When Your Lunch Looks Like a Flat Tire
This is a story about not only a flat tire, but the kindness of strangers. You are hopefully wondering by now how can my lunch look like a flat tire…you are looking for a photo of a big round ugly thing on my plate. Truth be told, I didn’t eat anything rubbery looking. While out […]