Bali Hidden Gems: 10 Underrated Spots Locals (and This Mum of 2) Actually Love

A woman bends down to speak to a child on the edge of a reflecting pool with plants on the sides at Munduk Moding Plantation, under a clear blue sky.

Everyone’s Bali itinerary looks the same these days — Canggu cafe, Uluwatu beach club, Ubud rice terrace, repeat. And look, I get it, those best areas in bali are popular for a reason. But after 30+ trips to this island (and being half-Indonesian myself), the spots that actually stop me in my tracks these days […]

Best Areas to Stay in Bali (2026) — Where to Stay Guide

If you’re planning a Bali trip and wondering where to even start — you’re in the right place. We’ve been coming to Bali for over 20 years across almost every phase of life: solo trips, couples getaways, honeymoons, family holidays with babies and toddlers, and everything in between. We even got married here in 2023. […]

Wapa di Ume Ubud Review – Ubud’s Original Rice Paddy Retreat (2026)

If you’ve been following along, you’ll know Wapa di Ume Sidemen is one of our all-time favourite stays on the island. So when we found out the original Wapa di Ume — the one that started it all in Ubud, 31 years ago — was where we’d be spending four nights on our latest Bali […]

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