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Nine guides from us who lived four years on the island: where to stay, where the locals eat and the best time of day to visit.
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Featured guide · 8 August 2026
Ubud guide — the complete guide to Bali's heart
Ubud is Bali's cultural heart — and the place most travellers name as the highlight of their trip.
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Nusa PenidaNature · AdventureRead the guide
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CangguSurfing · Café lifeRead the guide
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Everything you wonder about, together
55 articles on planning, prices, safety, culture and experiences in Bali, written by us who lived there.
Destination guides9
- Vegard’s Ubud tips – the hotels, restaurants and places I’d choose myself
- Uluwatu guide – cliffs and sunsets
- Nusa Penida – the complete guide to Bali's wildest island
- Gili Islands guide – turquoise water and no cars
- Lovina guide – dolphins and waterfalls
- Komodo Island guide – Komodo dragons and Pink Beach
- Canggu guide – restaurants, cafés, nightlife and beaches in Bali's hippest neighbourhood
- Seminyak guide – everything you need to know about Bali's most complete destination
- Lombok guide – surfing, waterfalls and what Bali was like 10 years ago
Planning20
- Bali 5-day itinerary
- Bali 7-day itinerary
- Bali 10-day itinerary
- Bali for first-time visitors – everything to know before you go
- Where should you stay in Bali? Guide to the best areas
- 14 days in Bali – the perfect route for first-time visitors
- How many days do you need in Bali? A realistic guide
- Bali trip planning checklist – step by step
- Rainy season in Bali – when is it, and is it worth it?
- Best time to travel to Bali – an honest month-by-month guide
- Flights to Bali – flight times and routes from around the world
- Map of Bali – the most important places and what makes them special
- What to expect when travelling to Bali – from departure to your hotel
- Holiday in Bali – everything you need to know for the perfect trip
- 10 things we wish we had known before travelling to Bali
- Bali vs Thailand – which suits you best?
- The biggest mistakes Scandinavians make in Bali – and how to avoid them
- Visa for Bali – everything you need to know
- Bali airport – arrival, taxis and departure
Prices, transport and safety7
- What does a trip to Bali cost?
- What do activities and day trips cost in Bali?
- Currency, prices and tipping in Bali – what to know before you go
- Transport in Bali – how to get around
- Private driver in Bali – is it worth it?
- Is Bali safe? Safety for travellers
- Travel guarantee – peace of mind when you travel to Bali
Activities and experiences9
- Activities in Bali – the 10 best experiences
- Day trips in Bali – perfect for short stays
- Multi-day trips in Bali – see more, stress less
- Surf and lifestyle in Bali
- Active holidays in Bali – training, padel and experiences
- Yoga in Bali – where and why
- Nusa Penida vs Nusa Lembongan – which is best for your Bali trip?
- Mt. Batur: hike vs jeep – which should you choose?
- Uluwatu vs Canggu – where should you stay in Bali?
Trip types and packages8
- Package trips to Bali – how to choose the right one for you
- Package trips vs tailor-made trips – which is best?
- How our day trips and packages work
- Our local partners in Bali
- Honeymoon in Bali – the complete guide to a romantic dream trip
- Hans-Petter and Synne’s Bali honeymoon
- Bali holiday for couples – experiences, tips and everything you need to know
- Bali with children – everything you need to know for a successful family holiday
Culture, food and life in Bali5
- Food culture in Bali – what you must taste
- Balinese culture – customs and etiquette for visitors
- Temples in Bali you should visit – a guide to the island's most iconic sanctuaries
- Ubud travel guide – temples, rice terraces and things to do in Bali’s cultural heart
- Moving to Bali – four years on the island gave us answers we never expected