Category: Travel Guide

How to Make Friends in Bali

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

Sundays Beach Club Bali

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

Beaches in Canggu Bali

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

15 Things to do in Uluwatu Worth Your Time

Kj Villanueva April 26, 2026 No Comments

I’ve lived in Uluwatu for over a year. I use Grab daily, I know which beaches fill up by 9 AM, and I’ve tried most of the activities on this list myself, including ones that surprised me, like the silver jewelry workshop and the Balinese cooking class I keep coming back to once a month. This guide covers what to do in Uluwatu based on real-time here. Uluwatu sits at the southern tip of the Bukit Peninsula, 45 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport by Grab. The main areas are Bingin, Padang Padang, Pecatu, and the cliff temple corridor. Bingin used to be the quieter alternative to the main tourist strip, which changed after the 2025 demolitions cleared out most of

Visit Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple: What to Know Before You Visit (2026)

Kj Villanueva April 20, 2026 No Comments

Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple sits on a 230-foot cliff at Bali’s southwestern tip, 70 meters straight down to the Indian Ocean on three sides. I’ve been twice from my base in Uluwatu, once at 7:00 AM on a Tuesday and once for the sunset Kecak dance, and they’re basically two different places. It’s one of Bali’s six main directional temples, built in the 11th century and dedicated to the spirits of the sea. Entrance is IDR 50,000 ($3), a sarong is mandatory and handed to you free at the gate, and you’ll share the clifftop with a colony of macaque monkeys who have no interest in personal boundaries. Here’s what you need before you go. Getting to Uluwatu Temple Pura

Broken Beach Nusa Penida

Broken Beach Nusa Penida : What to Know Before You Go

Kj Villanueva April 16, 2026 No Comments

Broken Beach Nusa Penida is one of those places that stops you mid-sentence when you first see it. The massive natural arch over the bay, the turquoise water churning through it, the sheer cliff walls dropping straight into the ocean it doesn’t look entirely real. I’ve visited twice now, and the second time hit just as hard as the first. Locally called Pasih Uug, this geological formation sits on the west coast of Nusa Penida, about 45 minutes from Bali by fast boat. It’s always paired with Angel’s Billabong, a natural tidal pool a two-minute walk away. If you time it right, you can try to catch both spots before the tour buses arrive and this guide shows you exactly

Crystal Bay Nusa Penida: Things to Do + Tips (2026)

Kj Villanueva April 1, 2026 No Comments

Crystal Bay Nusa Penida was my last stop on a day trip from Bali, and honestly, I almost skipped it. By the time we got there it was mid-afternoon and I’d already done the big viewpoints. I’m glad I stayed. I only had a few hours at the beach, but it was enough to snorkel the reef and catch the tail end of sunset before the boat back. If you’re doing a day trip like I was, Crystal Bay is the one place worth saving your energy for at the end. And if you’re actually staying on the island, I’d make sunset here a non-negotiable it’s the best spot on Nusa Penida for it, and you’ll have the luxury of