Eat Pray & Love Bali

Where do I even begin with Bali?! It was adventurous and magical at the same time. From the temples, to the forests and waterfalls to the Indonesian traditions and winding single lane roads, this island was something I had never seen before. Being Hindu, going to another country that practiced the same religion as India was definitely interesting! It was cool to see how they’ve adopted the Hindu ways and culture and made them their own! I definitely recommend Bali to those who are looking to explore a different side of Southeast Asia, one that is full of green, zen and YUMMY MANGOES! Haha. 

Here are some hot spot and suggestions when planning out your trip!  

Where to stay:

We got a private villa (Villa Elleo) in Seminyak! It was the perfect accommodation for 5 girls as we got our own bathrooms and even had a private staff and pool! They were kind enough to make breakfast for us in the morning and the stay was WONDERFUL! So clean, serene and luxurious. Seminyak is a good neighborhood to stay in as all the big restaurants and shops are within walking or driving distance! It’s also central in terms of driving to the tourist spots! Ubud was near by which is where there is a lot of sightseeing to do!

Where to Eat: 

1. La Laguna- I would recommend going here before sunset!  

2. La Plancha- looking for some beach vibes and fruity drinks? This is your spot! 

3. Bistrot- this restaurant is perfect for a chic night if you’re looking for some good bites that are familiar to your tummy! There’s something for everyone on the menu and their dessert is bomb! (I got the filet mignon and it did not disappoint!)  

4. Batik - We went here for our Friendsgiving dinner and got to enjoy some bougie vibes, craft cocktails and solid Indonesian specialties! I would add this to your itinerary for sure!

5. Potato Head Beach Club - If you’re looking for a day to relax on the beach in a Miami-esque beach club...THIS IS YOUR JAM! I loved Potato Head, they have seating all over as well as a pool bar! Make sure you make an early reservation for day beds, it’s first come first serve! The restaurant was easy to get seated at! We all got pizza and wine ...haha talk about basic but they nailed it!

6. Rock Bar - near Uluwatu Temple, also great for sunset views! 

What to See:  

We hired a driver for USD 50 dollars/day to drive us around in an SUV! Expect 40-80 minute commute time depending on location and traffic! The best way to put this itinerary together is to group your desired locations by area! Your driver/hotel staff can help you out with this! We were out from 9am till 6-7pm and saw 2-4 locations a day depending on travel time and weather (we went during monsoon season!)

Uluwatu Temple

Tanah Lot Temple

Tirta Gangga Temple

Sekumpul Waterfall  

Tegalallang Rice Fields

Bali Pulina Coffee Plantation  

Tirta Empul Holywater Temple

Pura Saraswati Temple

Zen Hideaway - Private Canopy Swing! (Make reservations thru Air BNB 1 month in advance. Dependent on occupancy of home) 

Handara Resort: Cloud Gates pt 2! The mountains were closed off due to the erupting volcano so we stopped at this place on our way to Sekumpul for the gram!

Hope this travel guide helps! Comment below if you have any questions or DM me on IG/email! 

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