Updated 25 October 2026
7 Days in Bali: A Realistic One-Week Itinerary
A one-week Bali plan built around two bases instead of daily long drives, with honest travel times, what to skip and how to use your days.
Trip planning
All our Trip planning guides for Bali, in one place.
15 guides: Trip planning
Updated 18 October 2026
Ubud or Canggu: Where Should You Stay?
Ubud's rice terraces, yoga and jungle calm versus Canggu's surf, beach clubs and nomad buzz: an honest comparison with day trips and a clear verdict.
Updated 16 October 2026
Travel Insurance for Bali: What Actually Needs Covering
Scooter accidents, surf and dive add-ons, volcano treks, dengue and evacuation to Singapore: what a Bali travel insurance policy needs to cover.
Updated 16 October 2026
Bali Weather by Month: When to Go, Season by Season
A month-by-month guide to Bali weather: dry versus wet season, surf seasons on each coast, humidity, crowds and prices, and the best months for beaches.
Updated 15 October 2026
Ten Days in Bali: A Complete Itinerary
A realistic ten-day Bali itinerary: Ubud, the south coast and a Nusa island, plus the east or the north as your fourth act, with honest drive times.
Updated 15 October 2026
Bali on a Budget: What Things Really Cost
A clear breakdown of Bali costs in rupiah: daily budgets for backpackers, mid-range and comfort travellers, plus money, ATM and tipping advice.
Updated 15 October 2026
First Time in Bali: The Only Guide You Need
Planning your first trip to Bali? Here is when to go, where to base yourself, what to book ahead, how to handle the visa and how to skip rookie mistakes.
Updated 15 October 2026
Where to Stay in Bali: The Best Areas, Compared
Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu, Sanur or the Nusa islands? A clear, honest breakdown of every main Bali area so you can pick the right base for your trip.
Updated 4 October 2026
Nyepi: What Happens When Bali Shuts Down for 24 Hours
Bali's Day of Silence closes the airport, stops the ferries and switches off mobile data for a full day. Here is what it means if your trip lands near it.
Updated 1 October 2026
A Honeymoon in Bali: Where the Money Is Worth Spending
Jungle villa or clifftop, why splitting the stay beats one resort, what a private pool gets you, the floating breakfast question, and quiet alternatives.
Updated 24 September 2026
Bali With Children: Where to Base and What to Skip
Sanur and Nusa Dua for calm water, why the famous surf beaches are wrong for small children, the monkey and dog bite issue nobody mentions, and the heat.
Updated 29 July 2026
Ubud: A Complete Guide
What Ubud is actually like: the monkey forest and palace dances, the rice terraces, the yoga and wellness scene, the traffic nobody warns you about.
Updated 18 June 2026
Bali or Thailand: Which Should You Visit?
Bali and Thailand compared honestly on flights, cost, beaches and surf, food, temples, nightlife and family travel, with a clear verdict for each traveler.
Updated 14 June 2026
Getting from Bali Airport (DPS) to Your Resort: Taxis, Grab and Transfers
How to get from Ngurah Rai Airport to Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu: airport taxis, Grab and Gojek rules, hotel transfers and travel times.
Updated 8 March 2026
Bali Visa and Entry Guide: VoA, e-VOA and What to Expect at the Border
Enter Bali smoothly in 2026: the visa on arrival and e-VOA, the 30-day extension, the tourism levy, the arrival card, customs limits and documents.