Day 2: Bali - An Ultimate Island Holiday Destination

Travelogue by Mehvish kidwai: Unrivalled luxury, stunning white-sand beaches and an amazing underwater world makes Bali an obvious choice for a true holiday. It offers an incredible wide variety of attractions and there are countless reasons why one should come to the Island of the Gods, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday. Bali proves to be the perfect destination for Backpackers who are looking for a budgeted trip and also for luxury trip seekers with the private villa, cook, driver and all the amenities. To know a few facts about Bali, Indonesia before arriving can really make a difference, particularly when you are arriving for the first time. How to reach Bali: By Air: Ngurah Rai International Airport or Denpasar International Airport is located in South Kuta district and is just 13 kilometres from the main town of Denpasar. Flights from major international cities regularly fly in and out of the Denpasar Airport. From here, take a taxi to your destination. Buses arent available from the airport. By Sea: Fly to Singapore, Sumatra or Java and take a ship for your onward journey to Bali. How to commute in Bali: Denpasar is the main hub for transport connectivity in Bali and if you want to travel anywhere in the island, you can hire taxi, motorbikes or can go by ferries also. Local bus facility is also available in Bali to commute from place to another. Where to stay in Bali: There are many hotels in Bali that offer accommodation options for every kind of tourist. Most tourists prefer to stay in the Kuta Beach area, Nusa Dua, Seminyak or Jimbaran. The Kuta Beach and Nusa Dua areas are very well developed as far as hotels and resorts go, but in the Seminyak and Jimbaran area, hotels and resorts are still coming up as they have recently started to attract tourists. Airbnb is a site which gives budgeted options to stay in Bali and also travelers looking for mid-range accommodation in the Kuta Beach area can check into The Bali Dynasty Resort and Bali Kuta Resort by Swiss Belhotel, Harris Kuta Riverview are a few options while some of the best places to stay in Nusa Dua includes the Laguna Resort and Spa, Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort and the Grand Hyatt. Activities to do in Bali: Being the temple city of Indonesia the things to do in Bali revolve around visiting temples or just lazing on the beach. Sailing, snorkelling, trekking and wind surfing are other activities that you can enjoy here. Shopping is other thing which you can enjoy to the fullest in Bali as the city offers a wide variety of handmade stuff all of them delicate, lovely and typically Balinese. Nearly the handicrafts are fairly expensive though, so be prepared to bargain if you want to get a good deal. Where & What to Eat in Bali: Balis most renowned dishes, made rich by the heavy use of local herbs and spices. Babi guling (suckling pig) Pork dishes are relatively hard to find across the mostly Muslim Indonesian archipelago, but Balis famed suckling pig makes any roaming travelers wait worthwhile. Lawar Lawar is a crunch-tender mix of vegetables, grated coconut meat and minced meat mixed with various heady herbs and spices, and often fresh blood Sate lembat The classic meat-on-a-stick dish found across the Indonesian archipelago, is minced meat pounded in a mortar and pestle with young grated coconut and a bumbu, or spice mixture, that varies according to region. The island offers wide variety of restaurants depending upon the taste of the person. Some good dining’s with perfect dishes are: Luxury feast

• Mozaic Ubud
• Metis Lounge
• Sarong
• Mama San
• La Lucciola

Budgeted Restaurants:

• Mezzanine Restaurant & Bar
• Rumours
• Kura Kura
• Poco Loco
• Vincents Restaurant

Indian Restaurants:

• Indian Dhaba Restaurant
• Atithi Indian Contemporary Resto & Bar
• Queens of India
• Bangle Bali Restaurant
• Sitara Indian Restaurant Denpasar

What Not to Miss in Bali  If you visit Bali, the destinations you cannot afford to miss-

• Nasi Ayam Kedewatan restaurant
• Ubud and the Monkey Sanctuary
• Pura Tanah Lot
• Hotel Tugu Bali
• Kuta Beach
• Museum Puri Lukisan
• Mozaic restaurant

Reviews by the travelers:  Kobli: Beach Travellers Bali and beyond was an amazing experience. So many great things I would have never seen or done if I was traveling on my own. Guides were super helpful offering suggestions of things to do and there was a lot of chill time to do whatever we wanted. Sarah: I really loved my trip to Bali. It was really nice to get to know another culture and another way of living. I loved the fact that the groups are small so you can meet new people. The activities were amazing too Surfing, Trekking, snorkeling. I would definitely recommend this trip.