Insider's Guide to Bali, Island of The Gods: By Locals & Regular Travelers

In this comprehensive insiders guide to Bali, the Island of the Gods, we cover every aspect of travel in Bali, including the place, weather, traditions, culture, safety, cuisine, where to stay, how to get there, transport, beaches, accommodation and much much more. Our guide is divided up for different groups looking to explore Bali, from families, couples, yogis, surfers, business travelers etc. Enjoy!

“I’m choosing happiness over suffering, I know I am. I’m making space for the unknown future to fill up my life with yet-to-come surprises.”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

Chapter 1: The Story

The Backdrop

Where is Bali?

Bali Rice Fields

What’s Bali Best Known For?

Weather and Temperatures

Culture and Traditions

Cuisine, Food and Drinks

Is Bali Cheap?

Political Climate

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Chapter 2: Worth The Journey?

Why go to Bali?

Who Should go to Bali?

When to travel to Bali?

How Long to Stay in Bali?

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Chapter 3: Where to Stay for Groups

Family Guide to Bali

2020 Honeymooner’s Guide to Bali

romantic guide to Bali

Romantic Couple’s Guide to Bali

Get Married in Bali

Yogi’s Guide to Bali

Surfer’s Guide to Bali

New Year in Bali

spa & welness guide to bali

Health, Spa, Fitness & Wellbeing Guide to Bali

Partygoers Guide to Bali

Luxury Guide to Bali

sport & golf guide to Bali

Sports & Golf Fanatics Guide to Bali

Digital Nomads Guide to Bali

Gay Guide to Bali

corporate guide to Bali

Corporates Guide to Bali

Eco-friendly guide to Bali

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Chapter 4: Where to Stay by Location

where to stay in Bali

Where to Stay

Seminyak Guide

Travel Guide to Ubud

Ubud Guide

secret guide to Bentota in 2019

Bentota Guide

Travel guide to Canggu

Canggu Guide

Guide to Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua Guide

Kuta Guide

Denpasar Guide

Sanur Guide

Jemeluk Bay has stunning views of Mt. Agung at sunset.

Amed Guide

Guide to Uluwatu

Bukit West & Uluwatu Guide

Jimbaran Guide

Guide to Lombok

Lombok Guide

Gili Islands Guide

Lovina Guide

The Goa Lawah 'Bat Cave' Temple is a must-visit near Candidasa.

Candidasa Guide

Guide to Gianyar

Gianyar Guide

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Chapter 5: Planning

getting to Bali

Getting There

getting around in bali

Getting Around

What else should you bring with you to Bali?

What You’ll Need

Bali uses Indonesian Rupiah as its currency.

Currency & Exchange Rate

time zone in bali

Bali Timezone

Connectivity

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Chapter 6: Things to do, see & eat

influencers that come to Bali

Who’s who in Bali?

Off the beaten track things to do in Bali

Things to do off the beaten path in Bali

Things to see off the beaten track in Bali

Things to see off the beaten track in Bali

From malls to markets, Bali has unlimited shopping opportunities! https://unsplash.com/photos/-r_ZJcwAz7A

Ultimate guide to shopping in Bali

budget guide to bali

Bali on a Budget

Eat like a local

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