Where to Stay
I stayed at three different airbnb's during my trip to Bali and I had the most amazing experience in each one. Not only did I save so much money but I also got all the perks and luxuries of a hotel. I mean for $54 a night, one of the villas I stayed in had a private on call driver, daily free breakfast and cleaning service. It was so hard to chose from all the options on airbnb so i tried three different villas, one in Seminyak and two in Ubud and I was not disappointed.
Staying in an airbnb gives you a full cultural immersion experience in Bali this was a big part of the reason I enjoyed my stay so much. In many ways I got to experience Bali from a locals perspective while making new friends along the way.
Ubud
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15653641?s=51
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7081918?s=51
Seminyak
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14671549?s=51
Use my airbnb code for $40 off your first trip
Things to do
Take a Yoga class
Gitgit waterfall
Bali handara (Ultimate photo spot)
Pura ulun dalun bratan temple (Pair this with Bali Handara)
Pura tira empul temple
Bali Swing (There are so many swings with beautiful views around Bali but most people go here for the famous Bali picture. At the Bali Swing there are professional cameramen that will get you the shot you want, otherwise save your money and find a less crowded spot)
Tirta Gangga (Royal Palace Garden)
Goa Gajah (elephant cave)
Monkey forest️️ (This is a must!)
Tegalalang rice terrace
Tanah lot
Banjar holy hot springs
White water rafting
Casa luna cooking class
Uluwatu Kecak dance evening
Things to do - Seminyak
La plancha beach
Potatohead beach club
Ku de ta
W hotel entrance (Photo spot)
Nirvana Burger Bar (Fire show & Food)
The Rock bar
Places to eat
Ubud
Yellow flower Cafe
Clear cafe
Bebek Tebasari Resto️️
Murni’s Warung
Naughty Nuri’s Warung and grill
Bebek Bengil
Seminyak
The fat Turtle (Breakfast, pancakes)
The spicy coconut (vegan kitchen, colorful fruit bowls)
La Laguna ️️(best restaurant I have been to hands down, instagrammable scenery and great drinks)
Motel Mexicola️️ (great vibes and awesome Tacos & drinks)
Spas
Karsa Spa (Ubud)️ - If you follow me on instagram you have probably seen my pictures at Karsa Spa this was one of the most relaxing spa experiences ever and would you believe it was only $28. If you are in Bali take advantage of the high luxury, low cost spas. Go to the spa every evening if you have to!
Bodyworks spa (Seminyak)
Prana spa (Seminyak)
Flights, Tips & resources
Depending on where you are coming from, flights to Bali can be incredibly ($850+) expensive. If you are trying to minimize expenses, consider traveling to a nearby country like Malaysia, Singapore,Cambodia, Vietnam etc. You get to experience an additional country and save money on flights.
For example, my friend who was traveling from the United states booked a ticket to Singapore for $480, spent a day in Singapore and then booked a flight from Singapore to Bali for $120 roundtrip. She saved $330 on a flight that would have traditionally costed her $900, not to mention that flights within Asia are ridiculously cheap compared to domestic flights in America or elsewhere, most flights within south east Asia range from $30-$150 roundtrip depending on what time of year you book.