We have to accept the fact that we don't have the cleanest toilet in the wordl. For some people, Bali toilets can be a nightmare. But this nightmare will turn into great memories in years to come when you sit down in your verandah at home talking about your "great" experience with the Bali toilet.
Here are some facts about Bali toilet:
Many of the toilets in public places are "hole in ground type" and although there are people assign to clean them, they are still quite smelly.
Bedugul is located somewhere in the middle of Bali. It is about two hours drive from Kuta or Sanur. More time would be needed driving from Nusa Dua or Jimbaran (another hlaf an hour).
Botanical Garden. Where you can enjoy fresh air and beatiful trees around the park. One attraction you might interested in is the tree top walk available inside the Botanical Garden. (The name of this garden is Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali)
Fish spa is getting popular in Bali. The fish, known as, Garra Rufa, would be your loyal servant as they pamper and nibble on your skin. They will remove the dead skin layer from your legs, and so you will feel refreshed. Enough chitchat, here are where you can go to try fish spa.
Discovery Shopping Mall, bottom floor. They call themselves the Fish Spa Therapy. Check their website here drfishbali.com
Matahari Kuta Square
I don't have personal experience with tattooing myself. Temporary tattoo that last for 2 weeks without needle is just enough for me. But for serious tattoo artist, there are few places available in Bali. One of them is located in Seminyak. It is called Bali Shadow Tattoo. They can design unique tattoo design just for you.
Meet Mr. Abenk, the tattoo artist who has been in business for about 12 years. He is been awarded in a local Tatto Festival in 2008 in Java.
Elizabeth Gilbert’s marriage (by Julia Roberts) ended and she set off on a year-long trip to Italy, India and Bali because she “wants to go someplace where she can marvel at something,” She was on an endeavor to get pregnant, and then realized that her life needs to go in a different path, and after a hurting divorce, she took off on a round-the-world journey.
Bali is a popular surfing place. Uluwatu, in southern part of Bali is heaven for surfers from all over the world.
Photo of Tanah Lot Temple. Never ceased to amazed visitors.
Ubud town is a great place to spend time during the day even evening. You can walk around the town, visit markets, monkey forest and Ubud palace. You can try the local food, the suckling pig or many restaurants available around. Here is a small guide on where you can walk around Ubud, it will take you from half day to one day depending on the length of time you visit each spot described here.
When you glance at the Bali map, you will think that the island is quite small. Indeed, when you draw a straight line from western part to southern part of the island, the length is about 135 kms. North to south is 85 kms. You may think that it would not take a long time to drive from one side to the other side of the island.
But that’s not the case.
[flickr-photo:id=4321905038,size=m] Bukit Jambul (hill of Jambul) is in east Bali. You will pass it when you go to the mother temple Besakih if you go via Klungkung. As you drive toward the village of Rendang, the street become windy and ascending. (Oh, and maybe you will feel dizzy). So, it is time to stop by the street and look at Bukit Jambul and the view of Nusa Penida island lies beyond the sea to the south.