Tag: Things to Do

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

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

Exploring the Thrills of White Water Rafting Ubud Bali

Kj Villanueva December 20, 2025 No Comments

White water rafting is one of the famous activities in Bali you can do anytime with your family or friends. In this blog post, we’ll share tips and guides before joining a white water rafting tour in Bali. Enjoy a heart-pumping, adrenaline-fueled adventure while viewing the island’s natural beauty and the excitement of navigating through the river rapids. When is the best time to go white water rafting Ubud Bali?  The best time to visit is during the rainy season, from December to March. The water level is higher, so your raft will move faster. It is still safe during this season, but expect more extreme rapids. White water rafting activity in Bali is accessible all year. You can go

Best 15 Things to Do in Sidemen Bali Indonesia

Kj Villanueva December 19, 2025 No Comments

I’ve spent a lot of time in Bali over the years, and if there’s one place I keep coming back to, it’s Sidemen. Things to do in Sidemen, Bali is a question I wish more people were asking. Most people fly into Ngurah Rai, spend a few days in Canggu or Seminyak, and never make it east. That’s a real miss, because Sidemen is the version of Bali I imagined before I ever arrived. Rice fields running all the way to the horizon. Mount Agung filling the northern sky. Village life moving at a pace that hasn’t changed much in generations. I’ve done the south. I understand the appeal. But out here in Sidemen area, something feels different. The air

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13 Uluwatu Bali Beaches You Shouldn’t Miss Visiting

Kj Villanueva December 17, 2025 No Comments

This guide will tell you about all the beaches in Uluwatu Bali beaches, on the Bukit Peninsula. It includes information about entrance fees, parking costs, local warungs, and beach clubs at each beach. You will also find honest descriptions of what each beach is really like, so you can understand what to expect before you visit. Most people visit Uluwatu to surf, but they stay longer to enjoy everything else. You can see cliffs that drop directly into clear blue water and find hidden coves reached by steep stairs carved into the rocks. The sunsets are beautiful and make it hard to keep talking. I have lived in Uluwatu for more than a year, and I still like to go

9 Best Temples in Ubud Bali You Should Visit

Kj Villanueva July 20, 2025 No Comments

The best temples in Ubud Bali aren’t all in Ubud. Most of the famous ones sit a 20- to 40-minute drive north and east, in the rice-field villages of Tampaksiring, Bedulu, and Pejeng. I’ve lived in Bali for years and have visited all nine on this list, usually on slow weekday mornings when the tour buses haven’t arrived yet. This guide covers what each temple is actually like, the current 2026 entrance fees in both rupiah and dollars, what to wear, and how long to spend, so you don’t waste a day backtracking. If you only have time for two, make them Tirta Empul (the holy spring where you can join a water purification ritual) and Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring (giant