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April 22, 2024
First Hand Bali 🏖️Suraj Ka Safarnama
Bali Travel Essentials
April 22, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
• Ideal Duration: 6–7 days (We did 5, but it felt rushed!)

• Avoid: Drinking tap water as it can cause Bali Belly. Stick to bottled water always.

• Must-Have Apps:
Grab / Gojek – for local transport
12Go – for ferry and intercity bookings
Rome2Rio – for figuring out how to get around

• Connectivity: eSIM from Palego.com (Activate at Denpasar airport using Wi-Fi)

• Cash Tip: Withdraw directly from BCA ATMs at the airport. ₹100 fee per withdrawal at Indonesian ATMs. I used my Jupiter debit card to avoid the forex markup fees.

• Local Commute: Rented a scooter just outside Denpasar airport.Read more
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Beachside Base in Legian
April 22, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Checked into stay at Legian, which sits perfectly between Kuta and Seminyak. All three areas have beaches, nightlife, and markets — you can explore any of them based on your vibe.

We spent the evening exploring Seminyak Beach and the buzzing street scenes.Read more
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FINNS Beach Club
April 23, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We started next day with a morning ride to Canggu Beach. Canggu is quieter compared to Seminyak but known for its surf scene and also a home for the most popular beach clubs in Bali like the FINNS Beach Club.Read more
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Ferry To Nusa
April 23, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Midday: Headed to Sanur Harbor
• Parked our scooter at the harbor
• Took a ferry to Nusa Penida (can book via 12Go or directly at the counter)
• While many people opt for a day tour—early morning ferry, a few touristy photo spots, and back by evening—we chose to stay overnight, and highly recommend doing the same. Staying a night lets you truly soak in the island’s raw beauty, slower pace, and peaceful vibes that day tours just can’t offer.Read more
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Took a stop at Nome Beach Club
April 23, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
After arriving at Banjar Nyuh Harbour, we rented a scooter directly from the shore.

On the way to our hotel, we stumbled upon Nome Beach Club. The beach club had a peaceful vibe with great views and fewer crowds. so we took a relaxing break there before heading to our stay for the night.Read more
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A Night at Kabeh Jati
April 23, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
A aserene tropical stay with an infinity pool overlooking lush greenery. Their in-house restaurant made it super convenient and cozy for dinner
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Morning at Kabeh Jati
April 24, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
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Worth The Diamond
April 24, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
• Next wmorning we left early for Diamond Beach. Pro tip: Arrive early to avoid the heavy tourist crowd—great for peaceful views and photos

We trekked down to the beach and though the beach looks like a dream, swimming isn’t ideal due to strong waves and large rocks. The steep trek was challenging—especially for Sam—so we later questioned if it was worth the effort

Originally planned to visit Kelingking Beach next, but skipped it. The trek is similar and swimming isn’t allowed there either, so it felt repetitive after Diamond Beach.Read more
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Beach Club Break
April 24, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Heading back toward the Nusa Penida harbour, we made a relaxing pit stop at D’Nusa Beach Club.
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Ferry Back To Sanur
April 24, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We caught the 1 PM ferry from Nusa Penida back to Sanur. The next one wasn’t until 4 PM, so we were glad we made it on time.

We returned our rented scooter right at Banjar Nyuh Harbour, booked our ferry tickets on the spot, and hopped on for the ride back to Bali.Read more
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A Rainy Ride
April 24, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
On our way from Sanur to Ubud, which was our base for the next two nights, it started raining. Since we were traveling during Bali’s rainy season, we came prepared with raincoats, and they definitely came in handy!Read more
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Cretya Ubud
April 25, 2024 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
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Trip end
April 26, 2024