Comments on: The Sunday Six: Places to Stay in Bali that Aren’t Kuta https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/ Postcards from the Edge Wed, 29 Mar 2017 01:38:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Theodora https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-191710 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:40:06 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-191710 In reply to Tony.

I would suggest Ubud for walkability but that fails your touristy criterion. Sidemen and Munduk are both relatively off the radar and good for walking.

]]> By: Tony https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-191708 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:08:28 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-191708 Hi Theodora
Came across your sites today. I’m planning to visit very soon. Traveling with a tight budget, but like feel comfortable. I want be able to walk around and explore. Also, find access to off the radar location without being too touristy.
Thanks

]]> By: Theodora https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-185663 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:33:33 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-185663 In reply to Lulú Marin.

Hi Lulu, Kuta, Lombok, can work well on a budget, particularly if you look at getting a cheap deal on a room for a month. Surf season is, roughly, April to November, so you’re coming at the right time of year. If that’s where’s calling you, I suggest that’s where you go! theodora

]]> By: Lulú Marin https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-185614 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:33:23 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-185614 Your Blog is absolutely wonderful. I am very excited to have just bought my ticket to Indonesia. I will be staying for a month on a VERY VERY tight budget. I read your hilarious stories about your time in Kuta, Lombok, which is where I’m more attracted to going….. I would love a relaxed learning to surf obsessed holiday. I realize how tough it is! I feel your pain and excitement all at the same time. I just got back from Brazil and learned to love the process and the crashes, and the ever so seldom triumphs of simply standing for 2 seconds, or maybe even 5. So where would you recommend I spend most of my time. I would really just find one budget place to call home and learn.

]]> By: Theodora https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-185402 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:36:52 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-185402 In reply to Stephen.

Oh boy oh boy, that’s a tough one, Stephen. You’ll need to be at the airport at 10am, so there’s no time to explore in the morning, and it’s hard to hire bikes at the airport – although you can pick up a motorbike taxi (ojek) at the airport (head out of domestic departures and follow the signs to motorbike parking) or use Gojek (a motorbike taxi app) to take you around. You could probably get a good sense of tranquility if not local life at Bingin, in the Bukit, or Pererenan, in Canggu…

]]> By: Stephen https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-185380 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:12:01 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-185380 I’ve just found myself with a total of ONE evening and ONE morning in Bali coming up (passing thru to Manado). I know nothing : ) So … how can I do this. Here’s what I’m thinking. I find myself a cool, basic digs out of town somewhere. Don’t care about beaches. Hire a bike in the morning, meet some locals and soak in the atmosphere. hmmm flight leaves midday. I guess what I’m asking is suggestions for location where I can get away from the chaos, even in the limited time available! And how I’ll get there. Can I get away from the chaos given that the place will need to be reachable in say less than 60min? Hire motorbike? Probably not worth it, as I’ll waste half my time organising that when I arrive?

]]> By: Neema https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-61775 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 05:30:27 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-61775 Hi,

I’m planning a trip to Bali with my parent’s (both are in their 70’s), sisters and two kids (age 10 and 9). We would like to stay away from big crowd also like to enjoy sightseeing and explore Bali. We are looking to rent a villa with food service or good hotels. Can you help me to find a good/safe area in Bali? I heard Kuda is one of big area but too crowded for me. I’m willing to pay around 400$ per night for 3 rooms.

]]> By: Theodora https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-60013 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 04:40:21 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-60013 In reply to Lakesha.

For beautiful beach views, your best bet is Nusa Dua — but the Ayana in Jimbaran http://ow.ly/sDkwq has a world class spa, an amazing rooftop beach bar and stunning sunset views. For shopping and bars, Seminyak’s a good choice — and if you stay somewhere beachfront like the Oberoi http://ow.ly/sDkCd you get beach views too. Ubud has stellar restaurants, like Mozaik, and isn’t a bad base for walks out into the country, although Munduk is better for hiking. In terms of water sports, the main ones for Bali are surfing and diving — Amed/Lipah’s best for diving, and Seminyak’s a good place to learn to surf.

All of this, of course, depends on your budget…

]]> By: Lakesha https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-59997 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:10:21 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-59997 My husband and I are planning a trip to Bali for 7-10 days in February. We are in our late 20’s. What are your recommendations? We like:
-Food (restaurants & shopping)
-Beautiful scenery (sightseeing, culture)
-Maybe a little hiking or outdoor activity
-Relaxing(spa)
-We enjoy water sports but not laying around on the beach so prob wont spend too much time at the beach but would love a villa with beautiful beach view
-A little night life (bars)

Basically we want a little of everything. What places would you recommend? Thank You!

]]> By: Kristen https://www.escapeartistes.com/2011/07/31/the-sunday-six-places-to-stay-in-bali-that-arent-kuta/#comment-59289 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 22:43:43 +0000 http://travelswithanineyearold.com/?p=4916#comment-59289 In reply to Snap.

I realise this it outdated now but for others- When we stayed in Bali on the way to England for two years we asked to store our large bags at the first hotel we stayed at and picked them up a month later! Worked a treat!

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