Before I list off the cafes and restaurants in Canggu that I think are seriously overrated, I just want to first say that I have personally been to all of these restaurants and I'm not saying that they're bad - I'm just saying that for how much they're hyped up, they definitely fall short. So [...]
The last thing that comes to people's minds when they think of Canggu is "traditional" anything... and yet, just across the infamous Canggu shortcut you can find a traditional Balinese healer who is not only very knowledgeable about the human body, but also extremely funny.
All the best "non-warung" places to eat in Ubud. And for every restaurant on this list, I include my personal recommendation for what to order on the menu. Be sure to read especially what I always come to Alchemy for - I recommend it more highly that I have ever and probably will ever recommend anything!
Bali - and especially Ubud - is known for being a place of spiritual enlightenment. People come from all over the world to Bali to re-connect with themselves, strengthen their mind-body connection, and align their actions and words with their goals and desires. And if that's what you're looking to get out of your trip to (or time spent living in) Bali, then you're definitely going to want to start by joining in on one of these activities...
It's officially been TWO WHOLE WEEKS since I finished my 2-week water fast. And if you're wondering what's changed (or hasn't changed), here's my review of how the last two weeks have been for me health-wise and the changes I've noticed.... as well as the ones I wasn't hoping for that I HAVEN'T noticed.
This is a running list of all my favorite LOCAL warungs and street carts in/around Canggu. This list is going to be continuously updated as I discover new places, so keep checking back to find more great local food options in one of the most popular, touristy areas on the island!
There are SOOOO MANY incredible retreats hosted in Bali that it can almost feel impossible to choose just ONE. That's why I've done the heavy-lifting for you and found the absolute BEST retreats in Bali no matter what you're looking for!
If you want to stay in Bali for longer than 30 days, you're going to want to pay for a Visa on Arrival at the airport. This way, you can put off doing a visa run until after you've been in the country for 60 days instead of 30. Not only am I going to give you the step-by-step process to extend your VoA, I'm also going to give you a few of my "off-the-record" tips for saving time and money on the whole thing.
Batu-Bali is a local jewelry brand in Bali that sells beautiful handmade bracelets (all made by local women) to support the Bye-Bye Plastic Bags organization which, you guessed it, helps keep the beaches and rivers of Bali clean and free from plastic waste!
Anyone who travels to Bali ABSOLUTELY MUST download this one app: If you've never heard of it, that's only because you haven't been to Bali yet. It's the island's own personal solution to Uber, Grubhub, Pharmeasy, and almost anything else you can think of to have personally delivered right to your door. You'll most often [...]
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