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Beyond Bali: Lombok and the Gili Islands
Indonesia is made up of more than 17,000 islands, of which around 6,000 are inhabited. It has the fifth-highest number of islands in the world, after Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Canada, while also being the world’s largest archipelagic state. The country’s main islands are Sumatra, Java, Borneo (shared with Malaysia and Brunei), Sulawesi, and New Guinea (shared with Papua New Guinea), whereas Bali remains the most visited. Nearby, Nusa Penida is famous for its dramatic cliffs and Instagram-famous beaches, while Nusa Lembongan offers white-sand beaches along with diving and surfing opportunities. Lombok is popular for trekking, surfing, and beaches, whereas the Gili Islands are known for their relaxed atmosphere, snorkelling…
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5 great places to stay in Bali
As I mentioned in my previous posts, I recently went to a yoga and surf retreat in Bali. The retreat was in Uluwatu, on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula. After the retreat, I set to explore the island, as well as a couple of smaller, lesser-known ones. Among the places I visited were Ubud, Nusa Lembongan, Seminyak and Jimbaran. Today, I’m recommending 5 places to stay in Bali and what to do and see there. Uluwatu The name Uluwatu comes from ‘ulu’, which means ‘land’s end’, and ‘watu’, which means ‘rock’. Uluwatu is home to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple, built at the edge (‘ulu’) of a 70-meter-high…
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9 things to do and see in Ubud
As mentioned in my previous post, I recently went to a yoga and surf retreat in Bali. The retreat was in Uluwatu, on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula. Home to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple, Uluwatu is nowadays famous for its world class surfing spots. On the other hand, inland Ubud is widely considered the Mecca of yoga. Because of this, I headed there for a few days after the retreat. Today, I’m recommending 9 things to do and see in Ubud. Yoga Ubud is not short of yoga retreats and yoga centres. The Yoga Barn is probably the most famous yoga centre in Bali. It is within…
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10 (+1) places to eat in Ubud, Bali
I recently went to a yoga and surf retreat in Bali. The retreat was in Uluwatu, on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula. Home to the Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple, Uluwatu is nowadays famous for its world class surfing spots. On the other hand, inland Ubud is widely considered the Mecca of yoga. Because of this, I headed there for a few days after the retreat. As well as doing (more) yoga and visiting the town’s main sights, I discovered many nice places to eat in Ubud. Over the next few months, I’m planning to share a lot of tips about Bali and the places I’ve visited during my…