Where Bali feels like home
So here’s the thing… I didn’t just come to Bali, snap a few pics, and leave. Nope. I’ve stayed here… and it’s been over 7 years. And in that time I’ve climbed too many stairs to hidden beaches, drank waaay too much Ubud coffee (jitters included), and chased more sunsets than my phone storage could handle.
This journal? It’s where I dump all that — the secret spots locals don’t shout about, the temples that feel like a dream, the beaches that make you go “wait, why is nobody here?” and yes… even the smoothie bowls that deserve a love story of their own.
If you came here for a boring list of touristy stuff… sorry not sorry. This is the real Bali, messy hair, sandy toes, mosquito bites and all.
So, I moved to Bali for “a year” that was the plan… and somehow it’s been 7 years now. In this time, I’ve seen soooo many tourists come, fall in love, but also… waste a LOT of money on silly things.If you’re a couple planning a Bali trip or honeymoon, let me be your Bali … Read more
Hi, I’m Julia, and Bali has been my home for over 7 years. I didn’t just come here on holiday and write a quick guide—I live here, I breathe Bali every single day. I’ve walked these paths climbed these cliffs and swum in these hidden coves. I know which beaches are worth the sweat which … Read more