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 you’re packing for Bali, checking your flight, and maybe wondering — wait, what time is it there now You’d be surprised how many travelers land here either half asleep or completely off by a few hours Lets fix that before you even board the plane. Because yes time in Bali isn’t just numbers on … Read more
Hey, it’s Julia here, trying to untangle the clock stuff in Bali so your trip’s smoother and you don’t accidentally wake up at weird times. Timezones seem simple until they mess with your sleep, calls, flights. Let’s get into it. What is Bali’s Time Zone Does Bali Observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)? Spoiler: no. Bali … Read more
Bali is dreamy rice fields, waterfalls, temples, beaches, and those Instagrammable floating breakfasts. But let’s be real: none of it feels quite as magical when you’re standing at Ngurah Rai Airport with no internet, trying to connect with your driver who’s already holding up a sign with your name. That was me on day one … Read more
Hey, I’m Julia — been living in Bali like 7 years now, and lemme tell ya, I’ve seen tourists run themselves ragged tryin’ to tick off every “must-see” in one week. Don’t do that. You’ll burn out, spend half ya vacay stuck in traffic, and probs miss the real magic. So here’s my deal: I … Read more
Hey, first of all we’re not tryna sell you any Bali package here — just wanna help you figure out how and when to grab the best ones without gettin’ ripped off. I’m Julia. Been calling Bali home for, what, seven years now? (wild, right). I’ve done the sunrise hikes half-asleep, got lost on a … Read more
People always ask me this one like “Bangkok or Bali which one is better for vacation?” And honestly… it’s kinda like asking do you want neon chaos slapped in your face or do you wanna wake up with sand sticking in between your toes. They not even same thing. But hey I’ve done both—Bangkok few … Read more
I get this question all the time from travellers passing through Bali — “Julia, should we hop to the Gilis or just stay on the island?” And honestly, I don’t blame anyone for asking. The Gilis (Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno) used to be this postcard paradise that everyone ran to for turquoise … Read more
I’ve been living in Canggu (Bali) for the past four years and honestly I love it. The rice fields the endless cafés the chaos—it’s been home. But lately I keep catching myself thinking… am I missing out? Everyone and their dog seems to be moving down south to Uluwatu, the famous “cliff country” of Bali. … Read more
Ever since I was 2 feet tall, basically a kid, I dreamed of living somewhere tropical where the sun is basically showing off every day, the air smells like coconut sunscreen and adventure, and life just feels… idk, extra magical. Fast forward a few years and I finally did it—I escaped the soul-sucking 9-to-5 accounting … Read more
So you’re heading to Bali with your person (honeymoon or not—love’s love, right?) and wondering if you should do one of those Balinese blessing ceremonies you keep seeing on Insta. Short answer: yes. Long answer: yessss, because it ain’t just a photo op it’s stepping into the island’s heartbeat together. I’ve been living in Bali … Read more