Travel – Kelana by Kayla https://www.kelanabykayla.com Bali Travel Blog- Discover Wholesome Family Bali Guides Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Wander-150x150.png Travel – Kelana by Kayla https://www.kelanabykayla.com 32 32 Thomas Beach Uluwatu: Our Honest Guide to Uluwatu’s Most Peaceful Beach (2026) https://www.kelanabykayla.com/thomas-beach-uluwatu/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:00:04 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=25668 Every year, without fail, there’s one day on our Bali itinerary that’s just for Matt and me. We leave the kids with our trusted nanny, pack a tote with a book and sunscreen, and spend the whole day together like we did before we had two little humans asking for snacks every eleven minutes. And […]

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]]> Sidemen Bali Guide (2026): Where We Stayed & What to Do https://www.kelanabykayla.com/sidemen-bali/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:22:00 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=17035 If you think you’ve seen all that Bali has to offer, think again. Beyond the bustling beach clubs of Seminyak, the trendy cafes in Canggu, and the cliffside vibes of Uluwatu, lies a place that feels like a step back in time: Sidemen Bali. Picture rolling rice terraces, lush jungle-covered hills, local farmers working their […]

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]]> The Perfect 10-Day Bali Itinerary (2026) — First Timers Guide by Someone Who’s Been 30+ Times https://www.kelanabykayla.com/bali-itinerary-for-10-days/ https://www.kelanabykayla.com/bali-itinerary-for-10-days/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=10617 Creating a Bali itinerary can be genuinely overwhelming — there are so many remarkable places to visit and the internet is full of conflicting advice. What to do in Bali, where to stay, how long to spend in each area, what to skip — these are the questions I’ve thought about across more than 30 […]

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]]> https://www.kelanabykayla.com/bali-itinerary-for-10-days/feed/ 0 26 Best Things to Do in Uluwatu, Bali (2026) — Uluwatu Guide with Prices, Map & Local Tips https://www.kelanabykayla.com/best-things-to-do-in-uluwatu/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=16292 If you’ve followed us for a while, you’ll know one thing — we love Uluwatu. Not just in a “nice place to visit” kind of way, but in a deeply personal, this-place-changed-our-life kind of way. We visit Bali every single year and always base ourselves in Uluwatu. It’s become our second home. In fact, it’s […]

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]]> What Is an eSIM and How It Works for Travellers Going Abroad? https://www.kelanabykayla.com/what-is-an-esim/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:20:56 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=25646 If you have ever landed overseas, switched on your phone and later copped a nasty roaming bill, you already know why staying connected is such a headache for Australians. An eSIM is the modern fix for exactly that problem. In plain terms, it is a digital SIM card built straight into your phone, so you […]

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]]> Our Bali Wedding at Uluwatu Surf Villas https://www.kelanabykayla.com/bali-wedding-at-uluwatu-surf-villas/ https://www.kelanabykayla.com/bali-wedding-at-uluwatu-surf-villas/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:19:49 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=14458 Bali has been the backdrop to almost every big chapter of my life. Between my Indonesian heritage and the 30+ trips I’ve made back over the years, this island doesn’t feel like a holiday destination to me — it feels like home. So when it came time to actually plan our wedding, there wasn’t really […]

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]]> https://www.kelanabykayla.com/bali-wedding-at-uluwatu-surf-villas/feed/ 0 The Best Bali Packing List (2026) — What to Actually Pack After 30+ Trips Including With Kids https://www.kelanabykayla.com/bali-packing-list/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:58:18 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=22897 HHere’s the truth about packing for Bali: most people overpack, half of what they bring they never touch, and three things they genuinely needed they left at home. After more than 30 trips to Bali (solo in my twenties, as a couple, pregnant, with a baby, with a toddler, and now with two kids under […]

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]]> Nisi Villas Uluwatu Review – Best Uluwatu Villa for Groups https://www.kelanabykayla.com/nisi-villas-uluwatu/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:10:00 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=24936 Every Bali trip we do lately seems to turn into a bit of a villa crawl through Uluwatu, and honestly, I’m not mad about it. On our last big family trip, we went from the Hyatt Regency in Sanur to Kayumanis Villas, then made our way down to Bingin for a proper Uluwatu leg – […]

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]]> Best Cafes in Uluwatu – Where to Eat in Uluwatu in 2026 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/best-cafes-in-uluwatu/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:13:00 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=15827 Uluwatu located on the western cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula, has always been a favourite for surfers. These days though with its laid-back vibes, beautiful beaches and food scene, all types of travellers are choosing Uluwatu as a spot on their Bali Itinerary. Uluwatu is one of my favourite places on the island. We stay […]

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]]> Pangolin Kids Club Review – The Best Kids Club in Uluwatu, Bali https://www.kelanabykayla.com/pangolin-kids-club-uluwatu/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:29:03 +0000 https://www.kelanabykayla.com/?p=25105 I have said it before, but I will keep saying it until every parent heading to Bali hears me: Pangolin Kids Club is, without exaggeration, one of the best kids clubs I have come across anywhere. Period. We stayed at Family Nest Uluwatu in May 2026 for four nights, and Pangolin ended up being the […]

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