Things to do & eat
Volcano hikes, waterfalls, beaches, surfing, island trips and food.
Is Nusa Penida Worth a Day Trip from Bali?
Nusa Penida's cliffs are some of the most photographed places in Indonesia, and most people try to see them in a single day. Here is what that day really looks like, and when staying overnight makes more sense.
Mount Agung: A Guide to Bali's Holy Volcano
Mount Agung is Bali's highest peak and the seat of its gods, a volcano that spared the mother temple in 1963 and shut the island's airport in 2017. Here is how to understand it, and how to climb it the right way.
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike: Is It Worth It?
A 2am pickup, two hours of climbing in the dark and a crater rim crowded with strangers. Here is an honest look at whether Bali's most famous sunrise earns the effort.
Surfing in Bali for Beginners: Where to Learn and When to Go
Bali has warm water, steady waves and a surf school on every corner, but also some of the most dangerous reef breaks in the world. Here is where beginners should paddle out, and where they should not.
The Best Beaches in Bali for Swimming (Not Just Photos)
Many of Bali's most photographed beaches are surf beaches with powerful waves and rip currents. These are the ones where you can actually swim, and how to stay safe on the rest.
The Best Waterfalls in Bali, Ranked by Effort and Reward
Bali has dozens of waterfalls, and they ask very different things of you, from a five-minute stroll to five hundred steps and a guide. This is our honest ranking of which ones repay the effort.
What to Eat in Bali: 15 Balinese Dishes to Try and Where to Find Them
Balinese food is not the nasi goreng you know from menus everywhere. It is spicy, ceremonial, built around pork, duck and a pounded spice paste, and best eaten at a plastic table in a family warung.