Sidemen Bali Guide – Bali’s Hidden Gem: What to Do, Where to Stay
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 […]
Bali Hidden Gems: 10 Underrated Spots Locals (and This Mum of 2) Actually Love
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 […]
24 Best Indonesian Foods to Try — From a Half-Indonesian Who’s Eaten Her Way Across the Archipelago!
Food is one of the greatest gateways to culture – and nowhere is that truer than in Indonesia. With 17,000 islands, Indonesia is rich with diverse heritage, warm hospitality, and incredible value for money, especially when it comes to food. I’m Kayla, and together with my family, we have visited Bali and the wider Indonesian […]
Quintessentially Australian Hobbies: Popular Pastimes That Capture The Spirit Of Australia
Think of Australia and you might have an image of people enjoying the outdoors and putting another ‘shrimp on the barbie’. The outside spaces are incredible. But that is only part of the story… The country’s favorite hobbies range from beach sports and long-distance hiking to afternoons at the cricket ground and evenings spent catching […]
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 […]