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November 13 2023
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13 Must-Sees in Bali for Your Bucket List

Are you going on holiday soon to Bali? Then there are, of course, a few things you simply must see before you return home. On an island like Bali, new, beautiful, and exciting places keep popping up every day, often the hottest spots you won't want to miss. But if this is your first time visiting this wonderful island, we've compiled a list that covers everything you'll want to see. From temples to beaches, these are the 13 must-sees in Bali that you simply can't miss during your stay. We've also researched where you can book the best experiences to visit these sights in Bali (on a private tour), where you'll be accompanied by a local.

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PUUR JONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer. Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese. I spent the entire evening reading and browsing. WHAT A BOOK. What stories. WHAT AN ODE. Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being. Everything is covered, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert. With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043. Thanks for the wonderful afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚 PUUR JONNIE, Available from April 14 at your local bookstore (and online) 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢 @tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality. It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3. In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds. Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
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. 🌸

13 Must-Sees in Bali for Your Bucket List

Rice fields

You think about Ubud, you think of rice paddies. Ubud is the ideal place to wander through one of the many rice paddies that surround the city. The most famous, and therefore most visited, are the Tegallalang rice paddies. Go early in the morning to enjoy the tranquility. Another, even more beautiful place to visit are the Jatiluwih rice paddies. These are even quieter than the Tegallalang rice paddies.

⋙ Go cycling between the rice fields: Group bike tour along the rice fields >>

⋙ Take a walk with a local: Wander through the rice fields and finish with lunch >>

⋙ All in one day: Discover all the highlights of Bali during a 10-hour private tour >>

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Ubud Rice Field

Monkey forest

If you're not afraid of monkeys, I recommend checking out the Ubud Monkey Forest. The monkeys roam freely here and love watching tourists wander around. Just be careful! Bring as little as possible to Monkey Forest, and put your sunglasses away when you enter. The monkeys are incredibly curious and will happily take your belongings.

⋙ Book a private tour: Combine a visit to the Monkey Forest in Ubud with sunset at Tanah Lot >>

Waterfalls: When visiting Bali, you simply have to visit a waterfall. The Sekumpul waterfall is one of the largest and most beautiful on the island. During the descent to the waterfall, your local guide will take you past various viewpoints. Don't forget to put on your swimsuit and take a dip in the waterfall's cool water.

⋙ Visit multiple waterfalls in one day: This tour takes you to Tegenungan, Tibumana and Tukad Cepung waterfalls >> 

Must sees Bali

Sekumpul waterfall

Beach tent Uluwatu

Bali boasts many fun, trendy beach bars. But if you want a beach club with the best view, go to Ulu Cliffhouse in Uluwatu. Because the beach club is perched high on a cliff, you have the most beautiful view during sunset. Curious about more beach clubs in Bali? Check out our list of 9 X the best (new) pool and beach clubs in Bali>>

White bounty beaches of the Gili Islands

Not on Bali itself, but just a short two-hour drive from the island, are the Gili Islands. Take a speedboat there to admire these charming little islands. The white sandy beaches give you a truly tropical feel. Book a snorkeling tour and discover all the beauty hidden in the sea around the Gili Islands.

Nusa Penida: The closest islands to Bali are the Nusa Islands. You can reach beautiful Nusa Penida in less than an hour by speedboat. Book a day tour of the island and see the most beautiful spots.

How cool? This tour takes you snorkeling with manta rays at Nusa Penida >>  Do this around Nusa Penida >>

⋙ Also fun: Take a day trip from Bali to Nusa Penida >>  Visit the hotspots of Nusa Penida in one day >>

 | TIP: You can easily book your ferry tickets to the Nusa or Gili Islands online. Among other things, Get your Guide  en Viator offer various options to arrange this online.

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Nusa Penida Kelingking beach

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The North of Bali

When you're in Bali, don't linger too long in the south of the island. The north is much quieter, and the scenery is stunning. Curious about what there is to do? Then check out our list of 10 X best things to do in the North of Bali. And discover this beautiful part of the island.

Tanah Lot Temple

A temple you must see when visiting Bali is Tanah Lot. The temple is located in the middle of the sea, and you can walk to it during low tide. The best time to visit Tanah Lot is at sunset. The temple is then illuminated by the sun, creating a truly special sight.

⋙ Book a private tour: See Tanah Lot at sunset for the best view >>

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Tanah Lot Temple

Jimbaran

Eating fish on the beach is best done in Jimbaran. Here you can choose your own fish, which will then be prepared for you. It doesn't get any fresher!

La Plancha

The beach of Seminyak During the day, it looks like a regular beach, but around 15:00 PM, it's filled with about a hundred colorful beanbag chairs and parasols. A must-see and do if you want to watch the sunset in one of Bali's most charming spots.

Coffee plantation

Visiting a coffee plantation is a must do when you are in Bali. Around Ubud Most of the coffee plantations are easily accessible by scooter or driver. The plantation staff will give you a tour and tell you all about the coffee beans, the spices they grow, and the Luwak cat that produces the island's most delicious coffee. At the end of the tour, you can sample all the different coffees and teas, while the flavors are explained.

⋙ Visit a coffee plantation: Taste the different coffees and learn about the brewing process >>

Must sees Bali

Coffee tasting Ubud

Mount Batur

Looking for a bit more adventure? Climb Mount Batur at sunrise. You'll depart early in the morning with a local guide for a two-hour ascent of Mount Batur. You'll reach the summit before sunrise to admire the sunrise from this beautiful spot. A true must-see!

⋙ Go hiking at sunrise: See the sunrise from the top of the mountain >> 

Must sees Bali

Mount Batur

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PUUR JONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer. Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese. I spent the entire evening reading and browsing. WHAT A BOOK. What stories. WHAT AN ODE. Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being. Everything is covered, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert. With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043. Thanks for the wonderful afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚 PUUR JONNIE, Available from April 14 at your local bookstore (and online) 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢 @tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality. It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3. In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds. Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
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. 🌸

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