BALI, ID
NATURE
Chasing Waterfalls - there are so many waterfalls in Bali!
Kanto Lampo Waterfall (I like to go sit under this one, about 20 mins from Ubud0
Nung Nung Waterfall - 1 hour and half north of Ubud.
Kerenkali Waterfall Canyoning Trips - Repell off 70 ft waterfalls, jump and slide off waterfalls all day hike in northern Bali. My favorite outdoor activity in Bali.
Nusa Penida. It is known as the black magic island - super raw and beautiful. It’s become more popuar because of Instagram. There is a beautiful cave temple, Giri Putri, on the island. Alice in Wonderland-like hole in a rock opening you crawl into and it opens up to a MASSIVE cavern. At the sacred temple, a priest will give you a Tridatu yarn bracelet which is consist by 3 yarns colored red, black and white. Etymologic Tridatu comes from 2 words, “Tri” mean Three and “Datu” mean King. The red element symbolizes creativity and bravely, the black element symbolizes the powerful and protects us from bad spirit and white element symbolizes spirituality and goodness. Tie it on and wear it until it falls off.
Also in the East side of Bali in Jasri - Villa Campuhan beautiful ocean villa designed by famed pioneer of eco-bamboo architecture, Linda Garland.
Diving in the Komodo Islands (Komodo Dive Resort)
Exploring the raw beauty Sumba Island (Nihiwatu)
Surfing on remote Rote
Wandering the Borobudur ruins in Yogajakarta, Java
Off-road scootering and discovering natural cliffside infinity pools on Nusa Penida - Chrissie in Bali
SHOP
Magali Pascal, Lulu Yasmine, Prisoners of St. Petersburg, Karma Koma, We ar Yoga, Biasa, Drifter, Home, Quarzia, SOUQ - Chrissie in Bali
RESTAURANTS
There are sooo many good restaurants in Bali.. I can’t list them all.
Locavore - local, organic, grass-fed, farm-to-table. Beautiful presentation. Reservations needed. 3 hour + long meals.
Bambu Indah - local garden on premise, also the hotel and home of John & Cynthia Hardy, founders of the jewelry brand and the Green School.
Sayan House - beautiful views over the Sayan river! Love their Guacamole veggie roll.
Bottega - homemade Italian in Canggu & Seminyak
Earth Cafe - (Plant based) - the Dragon bowl
Kismet Cafe - (Plant based) the Asian bowl and Halumi burger
Moksa - (Plant based) Jackfruit tacos
Nalu Bowls - Uluwatu Bowl made with Acai and fresh fruit, granola, coconut yumminess!
Gaya Ice Cream! - Chrissie in Bali
RESTAURANTS WITH KIDS
CAFES AND BARS
Revolver Coffee - in Seminyak, speakeasy entrance.
At Hartland Villa (home) - Homemade hibiscus tea - Boil hibiscus, cinnamon, honey, fresh lime juice. Cool and chill. Also love a morning Dragonfruit smoothie and mangosteen.
Bambu Indah - Fresh Ginger fizz - Chrissie in Bali
SERVICES
For facials: Cacoon Medical Spa
Tibetan or crystal bowl sound healing at Yoga Barn; Lemon-grass infused steam room at Dragonfly in Ubud - Chrissie in Bali
Cooking classes at Bambu Indah & Hartland.
Balians (Healers)
Ida Bagus - (house calls) +6281338739873
Made Badra - (house calls) +628214402330
Desak - electric hands healer +6281916233330
Ketut Arsana at Ubud Bodyworks - +62361971393 - book at least a month in advance
Pak Heru in Canggu - https://healing.akar.id/
Phonic - Esalen massage style +6285935340992 - Chrissie in Bali
MISCELLANY
Best holiday: Nyepi - day of silence in Bali. It is Balinese new year and a time of meditation and reflection. The whole island of 4 million people shuts down for 24 hours. No flights, no cars, no wifi, people aren’t allowed on the street, so the bad spirits don’t see anyone and will bypass the island. The night before, there are parade celebrations in the villages the night before. Locals build floats of Ogoh-Ogohs (like Where the Wild Things Are monsters). They symbolize negative or malevolent spirits. After the parade, they burn them. - Chrissie in Bali