What to Bring Back from Bali: 7 Ideas for the Discerning Traveler with Demanding Friends
While Kuta is replete with endless strings of stalls touting gimmicky tees and knock-off fashion wear, and Ubud comes awash with airy-fairy arts and crafts, guests to our luxurious villa Adagian and villa Bulung Daya often ask what souvenirs they should take back home to show the traditional and earthy and side to Bali. Here, we taste potent coffee beans …
Happy New Year from Bali!
My team at villas Bulung Daya and Adagian and I wish you a happy new year! Out with the old, in with the new: May you be happy the whole year through. Happy New Year! If you were not in Bali to end 2015 and start 2016, here are some of the moments captured on Instagram, just as if you were …
15 Stunning, Yet Little-Known, Natural Attractions in West Bali
Do you love spending time immersed in nature? Does the idea of exploring roads less-trodden appeal to you? If so, head to the beautiful and relatively undiscovered western part of Bali. Whether you’re a first time visitor or a regular Bali explorer, this magnificent part of the island offers numerous opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors far, far away from …
7 Unconventional, Extraordinary And Unique Things To Do In Bali That Will Impress Even Jaded Travelers
Far away from the hedonistic enclaves of Seminyak and Kuta on the south shore, and the much-ridden barrels of the surfer beaches on the Bukit Peninsula, Bali is an isle of mystery and surprise. At its heart, cascading slopes of rice paddy give way to the ancient temples and monkey-spotted forests of Ubud. In the east, the rugged peaks and …
15 Ultimate Luxury Travel Experiences in Bali
As much as we love to spoil and pamper you in our luxurious villas, our secluded beach retreat Bulung Daya and our family villa Adagian near Seminyak, the wonders and beauties of Bali beckon beyond our walls: cascading rice terraces, soaring volcanos, aromatic cuisine, uber-friendly locals and more fascinating cultural pursuits than you can shake a plate of gourmet gado …
Top Activities at and near villa Bulung Daya in Bali
Just like the guests at my beach retreat Bulung Daya, I love exploring the island. Depending on my mood, I just bike around the rice fields, drive to a nearby temple or spend the day discovering another side of Bali. Here are my recommendations: At Villa Bulung Daya swimming in the 33 metres long pool training in the villa gym …
7 ways to avoid the dreaded Bali Breakup Island Curse
Should honeymooners avoid Bali? Why is Bali called “The Breakup Island”? How to avoid the Bali Curse and hold on to your loved one after coming back from Indonesia? I will explain to you what this Bali Breakup Island Course is about and give you 7 ways to avoid. Just like any folk tale, this is some sort a lesson …