Bali travel guide

Anne

 

October 19, 2023
October 18, 2023

Bali Travel Guide: 19 Travel Tips Everyone Should Know

My (almost) annual trip to Bali It feels like coming home. And because of that, even though I'm always working there, searching for the latest hotspots, it also feels like a vacation. It's my favorite destination for a workation, but also for completely unwinding. A few days of yoga in Ubud, snorkeling on Nusa Lembongan, chilling at trendy beach clubs in Canggu and the relaxed surf vibe of Uluwatu. This island has everything that makes me happy. And you will too! You'll find all the tips for this fantastic island in this Bali Travel Guide. 

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𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆? @eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember. Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤 Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here! 📍 Eetcafé de Reiger Jordaan, Amsterdam City Center Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam. And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too! ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
A grandma's cookbook. Three Michelin stars. And a beautiful 70s villa in a quiet neighborhood in Bangkok, where you are welcomed as if you were at the chefs' home. The Sühring brothers don't cook based on trends; they cook based on memories. Of their grandmother's farm, of the flavors of their youth in Germany, and of techniques passed down through generations. @relaischateaux invited me to experience Sühring during a solo lunch, and this is truly my ultimate definition of culinary self-care. This was a surprising afternoon in Bangkok, where I ate the best German food I have ever tasted. And that in a city where I normally avoid European restaurants. Well, for @restaurant_suhring, you really want to make that exception. Signature dishes that I still think back to regularly? 🍴 Labskaus with caviar 🍴 Enleta waffle with Pfalz vinegar 🍴 Game pâté 🍴 Dry-aged Duck TIP: When you go to Sühring, reserve seats at the kitchen bar so you have a view of the chefs at work! Follow @yourlbb for more tips you can trust. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #prinvited #bangkok #michelin #relaischateaux In this reels, I take you along for fine dining in Bangkok at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Sühring.
This is one of the best free outings in the spring! Did you know that you can gather (or pick, for the connoisseurs 😉) oysters yourself at various locations in the Netherlands? I’m in Zeeland for a bit this weekend, and if we can make it, we’ll go again. 📍In this video, I show you where you can fill your bucket. Comment *oester* for the comprehensive guide with all the details about all 8 locations + handy tips and rules. Important to know: – Max. 10 kilos per person (≈ 1 bucket) – For personal use only – Do not scoop or scrape the seabed – Go at low tide Handy things to bring: Bucket, screwdriver, boots, work gloves, tea towel, clean clothes, and garbage bags (for the oysters *and* dirty clothes). And of course: bring an oyster knife, lemon, and champagne too 🍋🥂 Because you’ll want to taste something right away, won’t you! The oyster season runs from September to about April / early May, so now that the water isn't so cold, this is the perfect outing. In the full guide, I share exactly where you can easily find them, without much effort. Comment oyster and I'll send it to you right away! Who do you want to go oyster gathering with soon? ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 These are those few magical weeks each year when the city suddenly feels different. Everything is in bloom and all you want to do is be outside. Coffee to-go in hand, and just head out as soon as the sun shows up. 📍 Bloesempark – Amsterdamse Bos (the classic, yes it gets busy, but totally worth it) 📍 Rijksmuseum 📍 Fruit Garden of West 📍 Westerpark 📍 Jozef Israëlskade 📍 WG site 📍 Nelson Mandelapark 📍 Bos en Lommerplantsoen 📍Amstelpark By mid-April most of the sakura will already be gone, so if you want to catch it: this is your moment. I'll definitely be doing a few more rounds before it's over. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck _______________________________________________ 🌸 Discover the best places to spot cherry blossom in Amsterdam and enjoy the sakura in full bloom. 🌸
3 x home that has the ultimate green space. Not too big, everything within walking distance, but plenty of nice hotspots!! These services (and what clothing) are in the Netherlands 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲! I have massive spring fever, so it's time for a mini-escape: everything is within walking distance, there are lovely coffee shops, boutiques for shopping, and enough gems to discover in 48 hours ✨ Which city is at the top of your list for a spring getaway? Let me know in the comments & save for your next girls' trip. 🖤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
This is your sign to plan your next weekend brunch with friends in Amsterdam 👀 @ottolenghi_amsterdam is officially open and the new go-to hotspot for flavors of the Levant. Open from breakfast to dinner and I can't wait to go back for a lazy weekend brunch with a table full of dishes and good conversations. Save this one to your Amsterdam Little Black Book 📓! 🖊️ @anne_de_buck ____________________________ Ottolenghi Amsterdam is a new all-day restaurant near Museum Square by chef and entrepreneur @ottolenghi in @mo_hotels @conservatoriumhotel.

19 Bali Tips You'll Want to Know

Plan your trip well: Are you going to the Netherlands for the first time? BaliThen it's fun to travel around. Always stay three nights at each location. Start your trip in Uluwatu, then go to Nusa Lembongan (see also the comprehensive guide on page 156 in Feed Your Wanderlust), and continue your journey to Ubud, take a few days Seminyak and finish in a relaxed Canggu.

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Go mountain biking: I did it on my first trip to Bali Years ago, and I still think it's one of the most fun excursions ever. Riding down from the top of the volcano on a mountain bike. Through small villages and among the rice paddies. You won't get tired (because it's all downhill), but you'll have a richer experience! Afterwards, enjoy an iced latte. Artists, or treat yourself to an extensive dinner at Locavore.
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Visit one of the many food hotspots: Are you a foodie like me? Then you'll be in your element in Bali. Eating healthy isn't a challenge either, as it's teeming with healthy hotspots. Be warned: unless you have six months to spare, you'll be spoiled for choice! A small selection of my favorites? The Shady Shack, La Laguna, Kynd Community, Crate Cafe, Milu by Nook en The Slow.
INSTAGRAM.COM/THESHADYSHACKLALAGUNABALI.COM, KYNDCOMMUNITY.COMINSTAGRAM.COM/CRATECAFEINSTAGRAM.COM/MILUBYNOOKTHESLOW.ID

Know where to be: Canggu Is undoubtedly one of the hippest villages on the island, but when I visited again a few months ago, I was quite shocked that it was starting to resemble Seminyak more and more. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely a different vibe. So we went looking for the "new Canggu," and guess what? It's good old Bukit/Uluwatu Peninsula that's now (once again) the place to be. Don't tell anyone, okay?

Swim in the right spots: Remember: on the Canggu side, the sea is far too rough for swimming, so accommodations with a pool are much better than hotels by the sea. For transportation, renting a scooter is a must! Long distance? Arrange a driver. Any hotel can help. No private pool? Then these beach clubs are a must-visit: Mrs. Sippy, Finns beach club, Cabin, The breeze, Jungle Fish, The Lawn  en Potato Head. 
MRSSIPPYBALI.COMFINNSBEACHCLUB.COMINSTAGRAM.COM/CABINABALILABRISABALI.COMJUNGLEFISHBALI.COMTHELAWNCANGGU.COM, PTTHEAD.COM

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