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5 Day Ubud Bali Itinerary

Ubud is one of the most popular destinations in Bali, and it is easy to see why. It has a lot of local offerings while also serving the expat community. A lot of tours also start in Ubud, and it’s a popular place to take day trips from. We spent some days locally and other ...

Hotel Mara River Safari Lodge Bali Review

After doing research on Bali, I kept coming across Hotel Mara River Safari lodge Bali as a top place to stay. The main charm was that you had a room overlooking zebra, rhinos, ostriches, and other animals and admissions included entrance to the Bali Safari & Marine park. Basically you had activities and lodging in ...

Affordable Hotels in Bali

One things that is extremely exciting, and also extremely overwhelming, are the amount of affordable hotels in Bali! Living in luxury on a budget or staying somewhere unique is not hard. I honestly spent hours trying to find places that were unique, met my luxury fantasy dreams, and could be done for $100. Below are a list of places that are unique in their own way! Most of the hotels are in the Ubud area except for the first one.

How To Spend A Layover in Dubai

When flying with United Arab Emirates, it’s likely that you will be caught with a long layover! Rather than hole up in the airport, why not take the time to explore the city! With a twelve hour layover in Dubai, Chief and I made sure to get the most of our time! After looking up ...

Best Restaurants and Food to Try in Bali

While in Bali, we were constantly surrounded by some of the best foods in Southeast Asia! We ate in small warungs and enjoyed extravagant meals (without the extravagant prices). Honestly, there are so many options for eating, and it’s hard to say where specifically to go. However, I can share some of the best restaurants ...

Things To Know Before Going to Bali

Before heading out for two weeks in Bali I thought I had read everything to be prepared for our trip! But there were still things to know before going to Bali that no one told me, such as what to dress, the truth about taxis, and things not to bring along.