After travelling 6 years back and forth to Indonesia I finally got myself to sit down and write everything down. If you are looking to spend a holiday on the island of Bali but would like to see a bit more of Indonesia as well, you have come to the right post! Welcome to my blog and hope you enjoy reading about visiting Kuta, Jimbaran and Uluwatu on the Island Bali.
Day 1: Kuta
Kuta has been known for the most touristic and busiest place in Bali. You have come to the right place when you want a cheap beer, fake clothing brands and karaoke bars. However, Kuta has always been the place that I return to every year. This has to do with the fact I stayed here when I was working in Bali, rescued and adopted a dog. Milo is almost 5 years old which means I call ”Kawali Homestay” my home away from home for half a decade already. Kawali Homestay is a small temple that is being run by a warm Balinese family. Made and his wife make you feel like home and experience the Balinese life.
Kawali Homestay is 5 minutes away from the beach and close to the malls and little shops and restaurants. The temple is situated just outside the famous street Jalan Legian, which creates a serene and green surrounding especially because you are literally staying in a temple.
Tip: Book in advance to get yourself a cheap but local gem.. ohh and give Milo a rub over that fat belly for me 🙂
Day 2,3: Jimbaran
We decided to go stay at the InterContinental Bali Resort for a day which was a luxury gem! During the day we drove to Uluwatu which is close to Jimbaran. We took a scooter which makes it faster and easier to travel to. Basically, you can rent a scooter at Bikago which is a rental company that provides scooters with insurance and extra gadgets like a surf rack or mosquito spray. Or just ask a local or your accommodation and you will be riding on your scooter straight away. Make sure you end your day at Jimbaran at one of the seafood restaurants on the beach. Dining on the beach! Scenic view, delicious food, and romantic sunsets at this beachfront restaurant Bawang Merah at the northern section of Jimbaran Bay. You will thank me later 🙂
Driving to Uluwatu we went to the Uluwatu Tempel and watched the Tari Kecak dance, also called ”the monkey chanting dance”. It represents a story from Balinese Hindu culture and is very mesmerising to watch. I recommend to watch it at the temple there so you can see the beautiful backdrop of the ocean and sunset.
Tip: You can get purchase a ticket on the spot at the temple, just make sure you got some sunscreen on that face and have your camera with you!
Tip: Do you want something a bit more fancy? Try going to the Kayumanis Restaurant in Jimbaran. The dining experience here is amazing with a beautiful Balinese cuisine! Test your spiciness by trying our their different ”sambals”.
Day 4, 5: Uluwatu
Uluwatu is most known for its beautiful beaches and I too have been going up and down to some of these because they are just magical. We stayed at The Sun & Surf Stay Bingin Beach Uluwatu is most known for its beautiful beaches and I too have been going up and down to some of these because they are just magical. We stayed at the
Tip: You can easily find the Airbnb on Google maps, just type in “The Sun & Surf Stay”. They are directly located at Bingin beach so there are stairs to come down from the main road. The best is to ask your driver (if you are by taxi) to drop you off at the “Temple Lodge” as it is at the end of the street and start of the stairs.
Uluwatu has a lot to offer beach wise! Padang Padang beach is also one of those little gems which you have to climb down for in between big rocks.
The beauty of this beach is that you have to put in a little work in order to get there. You will have to surpass some stairs carved out in between green mossy rocks while the monkeys of king Hanuman is keeping an eye on you!
Favourite Spot of all times in Uluwatu would be Sundays Beach Club. This resort comes with an own private beach which you can only can get acces to by using the inclinator all the way down the cliff. You will get a beach club pass, towel, wifi, use of Kayaks, snorkeling equipment and stand-up paddle boards. The beach club works with a first come, first serve policy. So make sure you get there early to have a beautiful spot on the beach with an bean bag. You will have to pay an entrance fee of 400.000 Indonesian Rupiah which includes an 200.000 voucher for food and drinks.
This was the end of my first part of Trips & Tips in Bali. I hope you enjoyed reading the blog and let me know if you have any plans of going to Bali or Indonesia! Sampai Jumpa Lagi.*
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