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The beaches are a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Bali life; most have sun lounges for hire, so you can relax with a good book in-between a cooling ocean dip. Whilst many have soft white sand, there are also many featuring striking black sand around the northern and western coastal areas...
The archipelago of Indonesia is comprised of over 17,000 islands, many are uninhabited, and while Bali receives most of the attention, all of them are stunning in their own right. White- sand beaches, even pink-sand beaches in some cases and palm trees make a great backdrop for an early morning sunrise or lazy sunset drinks...
Eating local food in Bali is inexpensive. For a truly local experience choose a warung, which is a basic restaurant serving traditional foods and mixture of basic western meals. Or visit one of the many local food markets and you’ll be surprised how little your meal will cost...
Indonesia is a nation comprising over 18,000 islands, and is known for its array of beaches, many of which are ideal surf havens. Each year surfers from all over the world flock to the islands in search of the perfect wave and an idyllic holiday. One of the benefits of surfing in Indonesia is the amazing number of world-class surf breaks...
Batam is the largest city on the Riau Islands in Indonesia, and has recently emerged as a popular destination for visitors not only from Singapore and Malaysia but from all over the world. There’s so much to experience, from golf courses, duty free shopping, spas. and relaxing beach resorts...
Forty years ago, the island consisted of dirt roads and small beachside warungs, where locals cooked the favorites Nasi Goreng and Babi Guling, but oh-boy, has Bali evolved over the years. Now there are 5-star resorts dotted all over, and amongst the designer stores and local markets, you’ll find upscale restaurants serving the most amazing food.
Time flies when you’re having fun. We’ve been living in Bali for four years and have moved homes six times, so I can’t tell you how pleased I am to finally have a long-term lease and a place to call home. I must say, it became an easier decision to make as we spent more time in Sanur, knew more people...
Even on a normal day, these temples, Pura in Balinese, are amazing places to visit. The history which they hold and the cultural significance make them intriguing and mystical. Each temple you visit will be unique in its own way and they may either face the sea, the mountains or towards the sunrise...
For a town which started out with very humble beginnings, Seminyak has certainly evolved into one of Bali’s most fashionable areas. Originally a detached town with rice fields, farms, and local villages, it’s become an extension of Legian, with high-density shopping and fine-dining restaurants...
In 2016, IL Bali Correspondent Josephine Brierley and her husband, Rob, quit their jobs, sold the house, the cars, and most of their belongings and left their home on the Gold Coast in Australia. Bali had been a long-time travel destination, and retiring on the island was always a dream. Busy careers and a stressful Read more...: Josephine Brierley