Adventures of a girl on a budget
Begadang, which is Indonesian for ‘stay up all night talking,’ is the perfect name for the hostel where I stayed on Gili Air. Located just a few minutes from the beach, Begadang Backpacker is a great option for budget travelers to the island. The Room Begadang Backpacker has both dorms and private rooms available. I […] Read more…
Ubud is said to be the cultural heart of Bali, and during a short stay, I soon realized this to be true. Ubud is a bustling town with absolutely stunning scenery surrounding it. While it seems like there are never ending activities and sights to see, here is a list of just 10 things to see […] Read more…
If you’ve read the book or seen the movie Eat, Pray, Love, then you have heard of Ketut Liyer, the medicine man. When looking for a place to stay in Ubud on Air BnB, I did not expect to stumble across Liyer House as an option, but there in the description was the reference to […] Read more…
Any trip to Ubud should include a stop at the Sacred Monkey Forest. It is a fun place to interact with the many monkeys that live there, or just watch them being themselves. Sacred Monkey Forest The Sacred Monkey Forest is home to over 600 monkeys. It is not a zoo of any kind, but […] Read more…
Ubud has become synonymous with rice fields and terraces and one of the most stunning examples are the Tegallalang Rice Terraces, located just a short drive from the center of town. Any visit to Ubud should include a stop here in order to marvel at the beauty of Bali! The Tegallalang Rice Terraces I had seen […] Read more…
Since moving to South East Asia, I have visited my fair share of temples. No visit so far has been as humbling and spiritually rewarding as my stop at Pura Tirta Empul in Bali. This temple, famous for its holy springs, is a place where many locals and tourists alike gather to cleanse their minds, […] Read more…