Are you planning a trip to Bali?

with so many destinations, restaurants

and accommodation options to consider

it can be totally and completely overwhelming

but don't worry that's why I am here

to help you

here's everything I know

on how to plan the

epic Bali holiday of your dreams

Bali is a tourist haven

with loads of visitors flocking to the beautiful

island destination year after year

this means you can often scoop up a great

deal on really cheap sale fares

I would recommend figuring out roughly what

time of year you plan to visit

then putting on an email alert

so that you get notified anytime there is a sale fare

or anytime an airline has an amazing sale

if you are up for the challenge

a lot of airlines offer really really cheap rates

for those that just go with carry on only

and I can vouch from personal experience

it is definitely possible

to do at least a week in Bali with only carry on

Now you know what time of year you are going to be visiting

and hopefully, you've got your flights booked

you can start to have a think about where you want to spend your time

Bali has grown a lot over the years so it is more than just Kuta

and each place in Bali is totally different

Ubud offers more of that earthy, leafy

green, lush, jungle, tropical vibe

so it's perfect for anybody

that wants to get away to nature and immerse themselves in absolute relaxation

the food in Ubud is fantastic and there is no shortage of amazing

organic, vegan and vegetarian produce but don't let that turn you off

if you're a carnivore they've got you covered too

you can spend your days doing adventure activities like hiking, white water rafting

you can attend yoga class do some pottery, maybe some painting

learn to cook some traditional Indonesian dishes

or you can simply bliss out in your beautiful lush tropical retreat

Seminyak is home to a myriad of sprawling beachfront resorts

it's home to amazing and iconic bars like Ku De Ta or Potato Head or Cocoon

and Seminyak is a great spot to base yourself if you're looking to stay in a private villa

there's also no shortage of fantastic restaurants so you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to food

I am not entirely sure whether you say Canggu

or Canggu I'm going to roll with Canggu

the vibe in Canggu is really laid back you can go down to the beach and mix it with

the local surfers catch a few waves

just relax on the sand and watch some local dogs play

then you can walk up and grab a couple of cold beers

from somewhere like Old Man's and a delicious bite to eat

there's loads of great local food in Canngu and also some really yummy bites like

acai bowls, pink pattaya bowl, smoothies all that kind of healthy, beachy, summery

food that you can't wait to get your hands on

you'll find no shortage of homestays and low key accommodation

options that are perfect for the budget traveller if you are dreaming of about holing up in

a beautiful luxury beachfront resort

Nusa Dua is your spot

you can get really comfortable inside a gorgeous resort

and spend your days swimming, enjoying breakfast buffets

getting massages, and just living your best life

once you are in your resort, everything you need is there

so you kind of tend not to wanna leave

I would just say, make sure you take the time and make the effort to leave your incredible resort

and get out on the streets and really experience Bali culture

if you are keen for more of an island escape

but don't really have a lot of time to go too far

Nusa Lembongan is perfect

this was once a really hidden spot

and now its become more popular there are now loads of amazing restaurants

bars, cafes, beachfront, cliffside swimming pools

all things like that personally, I love Nusa Lembongan because

it feels like its away from everything I also love snorkelling and

the waters around that area are perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving

if you love to party? like you are still 19 years old

then, by all means, you should go to Kuta

personally, I am way too old for that

I just can't recover, I don't have time for it

people like my brother in law absolutely love it

he loves going out, meeting new people being around everybody, he loves the noise

the chaos, the sights, the smells it's just one of those things that's going

to come down to personal preference

So now you know when you're going

and the kind of holiday you want to have you can start to put together your itinerary

and figure out how long should I really be spending at each place

if you are thinking about going up to Ubud

I would probably recommend 2-3 nights

the transport from Denpasar airport up to Ubud

can take a couple of hours

so you don't want to get up there only to turn around and come back the next day

if you are thinking about staying in Seminyak I would probably recommend 3 nights

you're most likely going to fall in love with

the beaches, the incredible sunsets, the cocktails the shopping, the food and you might find

you need a little more time than you first suspected

In Canggu, 2-3 nights should do you just fine

that's enough time to really experience the area

find some places that you love

enjoy the food, enjoy the beaches but then maybe move on out and get back to

where there are a few more people

if a Nusa Dua holiday at an incredible resort

is really what you crave, then you are probably going to want to do 4-5 nights there

so that you can totally relax and unwind in your super resort

If you are going to make the journey out to Nusa Lembongan

I would recommend 3 nights because you do have to catch the ferry over there

and that time over and back will take up some

of your holiday time and if you are thinking about staying in Kuta

good luck to you

Now you know when you are going

where you want to go and how long you want to spend

it's time to start looking for the perfect accommodation

for you and here's the thing about Bali

it caters to every budget so whether you are a broke backpacker

or a luxury traveller you are going to find something for you

one thing that I was really surprised about was the cost of private villas

now Matt and I got the chance to stay in one and it was jsut the two of us

it could easily have fit 6 or 8 people and that cost per night split among a group

like that is ridiculously affordable

and it was so nice having our own place to base ourselves

if you are there for a special occasion like your honeymoon, birthday, anniversary

or celebration there are no shortage of absolutely jaw dropping

luxury resorts just waiting to have you stay on the other end of the spectrum

if you do need to save some cash look into homestays

Matt and I often stay in homestays especially in Ubud

each one is different, you get to know the staff

the breakfast is usually fantastic and it feels a little more personal

if you are one of those people that like to wing it

Bali is the place to do it don't feel like you have to have every single

night of your accommodation booked in advance

there are some amazing things you can do in Bali

Whitewater rafting, you can climb Mt Batur and watch the sunrise

from the top of a volcano you can do cooking classes, art classes

the options are endless but don't over pack your days

you want take some time out to really unwind and relax and experience that amazing Indonesian hospitality

you can organise activities as you go

either through your hotel or from a dude on the street

go with your gut instinct and you should be fine

food is life, I think we can all agree on that

so do some research and try to find really good foodie spots

where you are going to be staying

I've eaten some incredible Indonesian food

while I've been in Bali but, I've also eaten some incredible international food

the best arancini balls and pizza of my life

an insane 7-course degustation in Ubud that I just didn't see coming

if you are on a budget you will have no trouble you can get meals cheap as chips

a couple of dollars should do you

an expensive dinner in Bali

was kind of the same price as a regular dinner out here in Australia

now that you've got everything sorted

there are just a few other things that you might want to think about

I'd start putting together a packing list do you need to get some new swimmers

a new sarong, new flip flops? should you get your prescriptions filled before

you go all of those types of things

One thing I like to do before I go somewhere that I haven't been before

is to check out the Instagram hashtags cause I just like to see

what are people doing

what is the vibe like

are there some cool places that I have not heard of that I want to visit?

arriving in Denpasar airport can be really overwhelming

when you walk through the last doors at the arrival hall

there will be a throng of people there holding up signs

screaming transport, transport, transport at you

I would probably recommend that you try to organise

an airport transfer for when you arrive many hotels will offer an airport transfer

so if you can get one, absolutely do if you are going to catch a taxi from the airport

make sure you go to the proper taxi stand

be sure to check the visa requirements too

and last but not least

you should really research anything you absolutely must know before you go

common scams to be aware of how much should you be paying for transport

all of that kind of stuff

if you are looking for really specific recommendations

I have got a tonne of Bali resources on the the Little Grey Box blog

there is a link in the decription below

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