Leaving Bali for the Philippines with a short stop in Malaysia

I love Kuala Lumpur sign

In our last week, we spent new year’s eve in Ubud. All the big festivities would be organized in Kuta but it would be impossible to get into town with all the traffic. Besides, we wouldn’t be able to drink before driving back. The expensive hotels had their own parties but there didn’t seem to be much going on outside until we found the big temples in the center. People there seemed to be waiting…

Air Terjun: The Full List of Waterfalls in Bali

Tina at Nungnung waterfall, Bali

Heat can become a real burden in Bali. In combination with the high humidity it can literally drag one down, making it tiring to set a step out of the air-conditioned coffee shop. While staying in Ubud, we tried to beat the load of heat rays by looking for cool water spots. Air Terjun or Waterfalls are the best refreshment on hot and sticky days Ubud is quite far from the beach or any place…

15 Things to Do in Ubud for the Budget Traveler

Sitting at Kiss Me Ketut

1. If you don’t rent a scooter, it can be difficult to get around Public transport on an island is commonly known to be unreliable to practically non existing. The same is true for Bali. Renting a scooter is the best way to explore the island in full depth, choosing your destinations independently and being flexible. For those who are afraid to drive a scooter, as the traffic can be scary and dangerous if you…

Where to Stay and Eat on a Budget in Ubud?

Walking along the Lotus ponds of Saraswati Temple in Ubud, Bali

Ubud is said to be the cultural heart of Bali after famous artists and spiritualists visited this place and got inspired by the creative environment. Since then, hordes of travelers set out for the town located in the midst of lush green rice fields. Ubud is praised to be the paradise for yoga fans and people with an alternative lifestyle. In the beginning of the 21st century Ubud became known as a popular backpacking destination.…

Christmas in Bali – Everything you need to know about celebrating Christmas in Bali

Celebrating Christmas in South East Asia

Today, adults get into a hurry, while meeting the preparations for the big celebration in the eve. Today, children eyes sparkle in expectation of the presents they will receive. Today, Christians from different cultures, in different parts of the world gather with their families and friends to ignite the spirit of Jesus‘ birth. Today, we hope and pray that love and peace surround all those who are involved in Christmas festivities – in private as well as in public…

The Bali scooter nightmare: how we managed to get our scooter repaired 4 times

Tina on the road

Getting a Scooter Finding a scooter rental for a decent price as a foreigner on Bali isn’t as easy any more. Prices are going up a lot. For Australians it’s very cheap to fly here; for them everything is cheap and they are willing to pay the price. Salesmen will often translate the price – „Only 5 Australian dollars“ to rent a scooter for a day. Especially when staying for a month, this is not…