Kj Villanueva, Author at Beauty Guide Bali

10 Best Hostels in Canggu Bali from $5/Night

Kj Villanueva June 29, 2026 No Comments

The best hostels in Canggu cost around $5 per night and are close to surfing spots, pools, and a lively social scene. I live in Bali full-time in Uluwatu, but at first, I stayed in different hostels in Canggu because I was still figuring out where I wanted to stay. The hostels in Canggu feel very different from Ubud or Uluwatu, with their own unique vibe. Canggu is a lively place with many social activities. It is famous for surfing and nightlife. You might wake up early to surf at Echo Beach or Batu Bolong. After surfing, you can relax by a pool in the afternoon. Most nights, there are events like hostel gatherings, pub crawls, or free dinners that

12 Best Hotels in Nusa Lembongan

Kj Villanueva June 20, 2026 No Comments

The best hotels in Nusa Lembongan all have one thing in common: you can hear the ocean from your room. This small island is about 8 square kilometers wide, and almost every great place to stay is right on or very close to the water. I live in Bali full-time and take the fast boat from Sanur a few times each year, so this guide is organized by area, just as you’ll see the island. Nusa Lembongan is divided into three main areas that are important to know about when choosing where to stay. Mushroom Bay is a peaceful, resort-style area with the clearest swimming water. Jungutbatu is the long main beach, where you’ll find many restaurants, dive shops, and

Bali Solo Travel Guide: 7 Ways on How to Make Friends in Bali (2026)

Kj Villanueva June 19, 2026 No Comments

If you’re thinking about how to make friends while traveling alone in Bali, here’s some good news: I came here by myself, without knowing anyone, and after a few years, I can walk around Uluwatu and nearly always see someone I know. Making friends in Bali is much easier than in most places I’ve lived.. When I first visited Bali, I could only find friends through hostels, tours, dating apps, and Facebook groups. That worked, but it took effort. Things are different now. There are many communities you can join, and most of them post their meetup schedules online, so you can see exactly what’s on and just show up. It’s never been easier to land alone and not stay

Best Cafes in Uluwatu Bali: 15 Perfect Spots for Coffee & Brunch

Kj Villanueva June 18, 2026 No Comments

Finding the best cafes in Uluwatu has become much easier as the area has grown. Whether you are looking for a place to work on your laptop, enjoy a morning coffee, or explore the local surf-café culture, you will find plenty of great options. The Bukit area has transformed from a few simple surf shacks into one of the most vibrant spots for coffee and brunch in Bali. This list covers 14 cafes I actually go to, spread across Bingin, Pecatu, and the Labuan Sait strip. Some are coffee-first, some are full brunch operations, and a couple double as something else entirely (a surf shop, an organic market, a gym). I’ve noted prices in both rupiah and US dollars, the

20 Best Vegan Restaurants In Ubud Bali

Kj Villanueva June 15, 2026 No Comments

If you’re hunting for the best vegan restaurants in Ubud, you’ve landed in the right town. Ubud is the easiest place in Bali to eat fully plant-based, and once you’ve worked your way through a few of these kitchens, you’ll understand why even committed meat-eaters keep coming back. You’ll find everything here, from $4 all-you-can-eat warung buffets to clifftop cafes firing wood-oven pizza over a misty jungle valley. Use this guide whether you’re a lifelong vegan, vegan-curious, or just someone who wants a genuinely good meal. You’ll get prices in both rupiah and US dollars, so you always know what you’re spending, plus a tap-to-open Google Maps link and Instagram for every spot, and a clear sense of which places

14 Best Wellness Resorts in Bali for Your Bali Wellness Retreat

Kj Villanueva May 31, 2026 No Comments

Bali has more wellness resorts than almost anywhere else in Asia, and they are not all the same. If you’re looking for a place to relax or heal, it’s important to understand the different types available. For example, an Ayurvedic retreat in Ubud’s river valleys offers a very different experience from a cliff-top biohacking spa in Uluwatu or a multi-day detox program in Nusa Dua. Knowing which fits your goals before you book can save you time and help you avoid changing plans mid-trip. This guide introduces you to 15 of the best wellness resorts in Bali, spread across three regions. It gives details about what each place offerslike whether they have sauna and ice bath facilities, structured Ayurvedic programs,

14 Best Beach Clubs in Uluwatu Bali (2026 Guide)

Kj Villanueva May 26, 2026 No Comments

Uluwatu has some of the best beach clubs in Bali. I’ve lived here long enough to visit most of them. The limestone cliffs, views of the Indian Ocean, and private beach access make it different from Seminyak or Canggu. In those places, you often pay high prices for crowded beaches and pools that face parking lots. Most of the fun happens around three beautiful beaches: Melasti, Pandawa, and the stunning Uluwatu cliffline. Melasti is perfect for a relaxing beach day with swimmable waters, soft white sand, and lively clubs lining the base of the cliff. The cliffline offers breathtaking views, relaxing sundowners, and lively DJ nights. Pandawa, on the other hand, is a wonderful family-friendly spot that many visitors might

8 Best Cafes in Nusa Lembongan for Coffee and Breakfast

Kj Villanueva May 17, 2026 No Comments

The best cafes in Nusa Lembongan are easy to love, with lots of good spots, zero pretension, and coffee that holds up against anything in Canggu or Seminyak. You’re not sorting through a long list of options here. Regulars tend to rotate between the same few cafes in Nusa Lembongan every morning, and that’s part of what makes the island feel like a place people actually live rather than just pass through. Most of these cafes sit close enough to Jungutbatu to reach on a scooter, with a couple farther out toward Mushroom Bay. Prices run lower than the mainland across the board, and nothing moves fast — you won’t get rushed off a table. Several spots also serve full

5 Yoga Classes Nusa Lembongan Worth Knowing (2026)

Kj Villanueva May 16, 2026 No Comments

Practicing Yoga classes Nusa Lembongan will feel quite different from doing it in Ubud. You won’t see long lines of studios competing for your attention, and the weekly schedule won’t be filled with hundreds of classes. Instead, there are a few small shalas, some of which offer really great classes in gardens or by the beach, where the calming sound of water replaces the noise of busy streets. While staying on the island, I took a class here, and what stands out is the size. The groups are small, the spaces are open-air, and you won’t need air conditioning in the morning. The yoga scene on Lembongan is still pretty small, so most studios know their regulars. But don’t worry,

6 Beaches in Canggu Bali I Would Actually Visited (+ 1 Bonus Spot for Instagram)

Kj Villanueva May 12, 2026 No Comments

The beaches in Canggu might not have the classic postcard-white sand, as they’re made of striking black volcanic sand. Once you embrace this vibe, you’ll realize it’s actually one of Bali’s most unique and lively beach scenes. When I first moved to Canggu before eventually settling in Uluwatu, I spent months trying to figure out which beach was actually worth going to. I tried living near Batu Bolong for a month, which put me a five-minute walk from the water every morning. I ate at the warungs behind Old Man’s more times than I can count, watched beginner surfers wipe out at the same spot daily, and learned pretty fast which beaches were worth the scooter ride and which ones

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