Traveling between Yogyakarta and Bali is common as both are very popular destinations. While there are direct flights between the two, they can sometimes be expensive. In this guide, I will show you how to get from Yogyakarta to Bali overland! To summarize, the 2 options you have are: The Ultimate Comparison You’ve come to…
You know there is more than Bali in Indonesia? You’re already ahead of 30% of the internet (I’ve done the research)! Lombok is right to the east of Bali. The two islands are similar but distinct enough to guarantee a completely different experience. To summarize my perspective: Bali is fizz and buzz whereas Lombok is…
Indonesia is one of the cheapest countries in the world. Bali, being its tourism pearl, should also by extension be cheap. Or is it? On one side, many local Balinese earn as little as 180 USD (the minimum monthly wage, believe it or not) so there must be a way to live in Bali as…
Bali is often referred to as a tropical paradise. As with any other place in the tropics, it experiences only 2 seasons – rainy and dry (musim hujan and musim kemarau in Indonesian). Many people imagine the rainy season in Bali as a time of extreme floods, non-stop downpours, stormy skies, and a miserable holiday…
Out of the over 17.000 islands that form Indonesia, two stand out the most when it comes to tourism. Bali, the world-famous holiday destination is a compact packing of beaches, surfing, Hindu culture, waterfalls, and an international crowd. On the other hand, Java, the most populous island, offers a more rugged travel experience complete with…
If you love seafood, you must visit the Jimbaran Fish Market in southern Bali. The unique thing about it is that you can pick super fresh fish, shrimp, octopus, lobsters, and clams yourself and have them prepared just minutes later in one of the nearby restaurants. Afterwards, you can enjoy the smoky grilled seafood feast…