Category: Indonesia
Following our 2 hour visit to the Sekumpul area waterfalls, we set off for the waterfalls in the Banyu Wana Amertha region. The nominal entrance fee ($3 pp) nets you 4 waterfalls. This hike is a bit shorter than the hike in Sekumpul, but at an incline on the way back in 85°F and 60% … Continue reading Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall
For any waterfall lover, Bali is heaven on earth. Like New Zealand, waterfalls are plentiful. What’s different is the environ. While New Zealand’s waterfalls are commonly seen cascading down sheer rock formations, Bali’s waterfalls are ensconced in lush green tropical forests. Northern Bali is where the biggest and prettiest waterfalls are, and getting there from … Continue reading Sekumpul Waterfall
Ubud in 2023 is much more crowded than back in 2016. The roads have not been widened to accommodate the dramatic increase in vehicular traffic. The town looked unfamiliar until we walked into Ubud Palace. Walking into Ubud Palace immediately brought forth all the memories. A large bale, or pavilion. A gamelan bale that houses … Continue reading Ubud & Monkey Sanctuary
Nestled in the forest, Alila Ubud is a nice change from the beach front properties. Built in 1999, and incorporated under the Hyatt umbrella in 2019, without any recent renovations the property is showing its age. The best thing going for it is its location. Cicadas and frogs provide surround sound throughout the day and … Continue reading Alila Ubud
What would normally take a week, has taken 3 weeks to finally get my stamina back up to my baseline of 45-minute runs every other day. I no longer have the luxury of slacking off like I used to in my younger years, and expect not to pay for it. The “bounce back” in menopause … Continue reading Temples and Waterfall
This is it! Andaz Bali is likely our favorite hotel ever. We made the switch over from the Hyatt Regency Bali next door in time for my birthday. This hotel opened during the pandemic, so the hard products are still very much brand new. A surprise birthday cake presented to me by Hyatt Regency Bali … Continue reading Andaz Bali
Off the coast of Bali is a cluster of 3 islands, of which the biggest is Nusa Penida with a permanent population of about three thousand. Nusa Penida is known for its beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, as well as the manta rays along its coastline. Some people opt to spend a few days on the … Continue reading Nusa Penida
Two weeks after arriving in Bali, we’ve finally taken our first steps outside the confines of the hotel zone. Nusa Dua is a gated resort area, highly manicured, heavily guarded, and terribly boring. This is the perfect place for young families and tourists who want nothing more than to spend their vacation on the beach … Continue reading Hyatt Regency Bali
The original plan was to visit Oceania for 6 weeks, but ANA had other ideas. Our inbound flight from Sydney was canceled, and by the time I could reschedule our award flight, the schedule had been pushed out by almost 2 months. Instead of spending all that extra time in Australia, I decided we’d ride … Continue reading Grand Hyatt Bali
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