Travel DIARIES
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Trends come and go, new restaurants pop up every day, but Bali passed the tipping point years ago, where quantity steamrolled over quality. Prices are soaring to the heavens, while originality and character have sunk beneath the rice paddies (well.. at least underneath the remaining ones). What’s the hype in Canggu, Pererenan, and Munggu? No…
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Nusa Lembongan. The home of evil spirits and paper straws that dissolve before you have the chance to finish your drink. Would this analogy be a coincidence? I don’t think so. Here’s a random raw thought to digest: Do you think the evil spirits are no longer present on an island where all the demons…
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Nusa Penida. The home of mantas, Jero Gede Mecaling, and black magic. This fascinating island is not only an enchanting destination – especially when Bali feels too overwhelming – but also has a juicy history. The spiritual legends of the former penal colony are said to have deterred even pirates from entering. Well.. believe the myths or not,…
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Driving in Bali for a while has made me rethink the average traffic rules. One of the many things I’ve learned here is that parallel traffic means 3 cars and 5 scooters in one row. So, for the sake of sanity, leaving the madness of the main roads behind is not only refreshing but a…
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This is kinda my goodbye post to Bali, and I don’t know how I feel about it. Nine months. Pregnancy for someone – a whole new life for me (which is pretty much the same thing). Unexpected, spontaneous, stirring, hectic, and perhaps the best word is: heavy. GO BIG OR GO HOME. I didn’t want…
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This is going to be the sweetest post ever with my favourite and must-try sweet treats. Indonesian food is rich in spices, and besides chili, they also have a thing for sugar. In many cases (like how they drink their coffee), this sugar addiction is disgusting. But when it comes to food, they have some…
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Even if you don’t ride a bike (why, why, why?), there are several ways to get from A to B in Bali. CARS and BIKES TAXIS Mainstream tourism’s first choice. I personally don’t like it – there’s a reason it’s called the taxi mafia. These drivers (both with car and bike) are pushy, arrogant, offensive,…
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I love riding motorbikes in Bali. Maybe it’s just the magic of newness, but it feels so natural and free. Of course, the rules and practices are different everywhere, and this island has its own characteristics, too. MY PERSONAL STORY I’ve been a passenger on a scooter countless times, but I haven’t driven it.. until…
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Last updated in October 2024 No two sunsets are ever the same, especially in Bali. The specialty of the island lies in the fact that it has as many colours as many beaches. I can’t pick just one favourite; I love them all!
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Last updated in November 2024 Indonesia spoils us with natural beauties, and it’s easy to become picky about waterfalls – just like sunsets. Bali is undoubtedly the land of waterfalls, and I try to hunt them all down. Some are not worth visiting, some will surprise you, and some are truly remarkable. My map is…
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Last updated in July 2023 Art should be something that liberates your soul, provokes the imagination, and encourages people to go further. – Keith Haring Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don’t come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can…
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While waiting for my very first volcano eruption, I have plenty of time to channel all the inputs and feelings I’ve experienced since leaving my motherland. I am in Bali, and seriously, this island smells different than any other place in Southeast Asia – a perfect fusion of incense, beautiful flowers, and the ocean. I’ve…
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