There must be a reason why there’s a growing trend of couples heading over to Bali to exchange wedding rings and vows. Even celebrities across the world are joining the bandwagon to get wedded in this little paradise at the southern tip of Bali overlooking the Indian ocean. I get the gist of this phenomenon as I often visit Bali for vacation, but I haven’t been to a wedding resort in Bali until during my recent trip. I had the amazing opportunity to visit the wedding resort grounds by Tirtha Bridal. Before this visit, I’ve seen beautiful photographs of this property, but nothing beats being there to witness the beauty…
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Mercure Bali Sanur Resort: A Lush Tropical Garden Resort
It was my first time exploring Sanur. This sunrise beach at the Southern part of Bali has its unique charm. I got to experience what Sanur has to offer during my stay at Mercure Bali Sanur. It is beautiful and lush tropical resort by Sanur beach, and it spans across 5 hectares. As a guest, you will be staying in rooms housed in traditional Balinese cottages. And if you’re a Le Club AccorHotels member, you’ll be in for a treat here at Mercure Bali Sanur as they have recently relaunched their MyResorts program which is exclusive to their club members. It’s also one of the AccorHotels which has adopted…
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5 Places to Eat in Bali
My recent trip to Bali has been a fruitful one as I get to cover most of the places which I had wanted to visit. During these five days in Bali, we have been using TripAdvisor as our food guide to lead us to the best cafes and restaurants in Bali. The list of recommended place always changes from time to time, so it kept me updated on what’s the newest and most popular restaurant in town. I would also read the comments left by the TripAdvisor contributors to find out what to order. It is all about being resourceful! Here are the restaurants and cafes we covered! The best…
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A Visit to Sanggar Bedugul Education Centre by AccorHotels
Bali holds an exceptional place in my heart because I did my first solo travel to Bali years ago. The sights and sounds in Bali intrigued me and very soon, I found myself loving this place so much that I would visit this place time and time again. It’s one of those places where I felt genuinely welcomed and safe to visit. The Balinese are the most down-to-earth people who respect not only their gods but also the environment. If I were given a choice to build a second home, I would choose Bali. And I was hoping that one day I could help serve the Balinese community and finally, the…
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ibis Styles Bali Petitenget : Your Modern-day Hotel in Bali
Bali has been kind to us. It’s my fifth time here in Bali, and I still enjoy every single moment of my time spent here. This trip is somewhat unique and meaningful as we get to visit one of AccorHotel’s education centre in Bedugul. I will save all the juicy stories for my next blog post. As of now, let me take you on tour around one of the swankiest hotels in Kuta – Ibis Styles Bali Petitenget. It launched in February 2016. It might not be your dream Balinese-style resort or villa, but this hotel still encapsulates the essence of Balinese hospitality and service. The rooms are stylish and…
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Moksa Ubud: Plant-based Cafe in Ubud, Bali
“Why Moksa?” ” In Hinduism, it means liberation.” It all stems from the concept of freedom that has propelled the creators of this restaurant, Made Janur Yasa and Chef Made Runatha, to idealize their hopes and vision. No more fears or destruction imposed on our environment when food is served on our plate. No lives are killed and no other sacrifices are made due to our eating habits. There’s a way of eating sustainably and consciously which at the same time, protects our environment and keeps the earth rotating. Both creators have found the key to unlock the door that leads to enlightenment. And as I have always known it,…
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Ubud Morning Market
To get a snapshot of how the locals live in a city or town, you just need to head over to markets to catch the locals in action. Over at Ubud in Bali, the common market for all locals is the Ubud Morning Market, found along Jalan Raya Ubud. Interestingly, this market for the locals instantly transforms into a market for tourists from about 9 am onwards. Before 9 am, the market is bustling with the Balinese people who were there to get fresh produce, flowers for prayers and breakfasts. So you will expect the fresh produce to be sold much cheaper in the wee hours of the morning. That…
