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An easy hike you can do at Ubud, Bali – Campuhan Ridge Walk!

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On my birthday, other than yoga, the only thing I wanted to do was to HIKE, and by chance I came across the existence of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud, Bali, via TripAdvisor, saw some photos on Instagram, and decided this shall be my activity on my birthday morning! Where / What is Campuhan Ridge Walk? Within walking distance from the city centre in Ubud, Bali, this is a paved trail through Campuhan Ridge. It’s an easy hike. I’m not very active by nature but this hike was more than alright for me! It’s really quite a walk through nature. On that morning, at about 7.10am, we took our hotel’s ( SenS Hotel, briefly reviewed in this blogpost ) complimentary shuttle ride. The driver dropped us in front of the sign at Warwick Ibah. This will be your most prominent starting point that leads to Campuhan Ridge Walk. Take the left path sloping downwards. For clearer directions, I found an illustrated map via this website. long shadows from the morning sun, and my lens...

Beautiful Bali on a Budget

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Bali is supposed to be one of the hottest islands in the world. Many of them, out there are working pretty hard to save for their trip to this alluring island! However, believe me, when I say, you can do it on a budget. Table of Contents 1 Budget-Friendly Bali Trip – Cost breakdown and more 2 Where to stay in Bali? 3 How to commute within Bali? 4 Bali restaurant prices 5 Expense on Alcohol in Bali 6 Gym cost in Bali 7 Laundry cost in Bali 8 Grocery cost in Bali 9 Free activities to do in Bali 10 Waterfalls in Bali Budget-Friendly Bali Trip – Cost breakdown and more Tah and I stayed in Bali for 60 days and trust me it is actually cheaper if you stay for a longer time in Bali than for a short stay. Most if the travelers live in Bali for a long duration as there are stunning places you can see without burning your wallet! Where to stay in Bali? The most welcoming thing about Bali accommodations is that you have plenty to ...

Tips for Visiting Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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Update April 2019 : If you are wondering if Komodo National Park will be closing shortly, the government is planning on closing the National Park in January 2020 for one year. You can read more about it here. Known to be one of the best places to visit in Indonesia, Komodo National Park was pretty high on my Indonesian bucket list. Whether you’re planning on seeing the Komodo dragons, try some of the best dives in the world or simply admire the sea life while snorkeling, there are many great reasons to visit Komodo National Park. When I decided to take a week off to explore Flores and Komodo National Park, I had no idea how amazed I would be. Imagine waking up with dolphins and sea turtles, eating delicious meals (in fact – I had some of the best Indonesian food I ever had during this boat trip), meeting the famous manta rays as well as the intimidating dragons. It was such an incredible experience and if I had to describe it in one word, I’d use “WOW”.   How to Visit K...