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Bali, Indonesia | Guide for Solo Travelers and digital nomads! Accommodation, Best eats, Attractions, Tours Etc.
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items this is your one-stop guide for solo travelling Bali, Indonesia! Most of my recommendations listed below are budget-friendly and appeal to those who like to stay in hostels AND also like to stay in private accommodation (especially if you have to wor...
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Activities
All the tours and activities I did in Bali and would also suggest! I always search how I can book the cheapest option so you can guarantee you're getting a good deal for your buck! From sport-based activities, massages, cooking classes etc I've liste...
This is something I'd really like to do when I revisit Bali - snorkelling through a japanese shipwreck - insane!
Shipwreck snorkelling tour - Amed, East Bali (Getyourguide)
really enjoyed this experience and recommend it to any other matcha lovers out there - You will try various different matchas and small matcha snacks too and learn about how matcha is cultivated.
Matcha taste testing - Chontea Ubud Tea & Matcha House Bali
This was so much fun must do - you spend a couple hours driving through the jungle on these monster machines. driving up and down the roughest paths, through mountains, into caves and you also get to drive full speed through mud god it was so funny -...
ATV Quadbike Adventure Riding - Ubud, Bali (KLOOK)
for the price you pay this tour is phenominal - I covered 3 different snorkelling spots. I saw many different fish, manta rays, turtles - it was awesome! You also get free videos and photo footage emailed to you of your dive included - great value wo...
Manta Ray Snorkeling W/ GoPro Footage - Nusa Penida, Bali (Getyourguide)
If you're new to surfing or looking to improve your skills, this lesson is a must. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about teaching. The waves at Uluwatu are perfect for learners, offering gentle rides that build confid...
Best Surf Lesson around Uluwatu, Bali (Getyourguide)
The cheapest cooking class you can book and I can personally say it was a lovely experience! We had the chance to learn, cook and eat so many balinese dishes at the end! The staff were very kind and happy to help with any questions and show you how t...
Ubud Cooking Class with Transfers and Optional Market Visit - Ubud, Bali (Getyourguide)
surreal experience, you swim along with the boat as it glides through the water and can directly see dolphins swimming in a hurd beneath you when you look down in the vast open ocean! Must do
Lovina/Bali: Dolphin Watching Tour, Swimming and Snorkeling (Getyourguide)
best massage in the area, only 75k for a 1 hour full body massage, literally 3 euros insane. Def think everyone should go here
Cheapest massage in Ubud, Bali | Good technique, 75k rupiah for 1 hr and no happy endings so you don't have to be worried about being touched innapropriately
super fun activity packed with adrenaline and laughs - I haven't done this but would do when i'm next in bali looks super fun
White Water Rafting in Bali |adventure sport activity (KLOOK)
Stays (budget friendly)
All the places I stayed and would recommend to other backpackers and nomads who want a nice place but don't wanna fork out a bunch of money! Whether you're looking for a social hostel or your own private room to get work done- I got you x
Fabulous place - you get the whole unit to yourself! I would love to live in a place like this long-term. Modern, good air-con, wifi was decent, hot water, free wifi, kitchenette with fully equipped appliances, spacious work setup desk with grand big...
Homely Bali @ Kayu Aya Apartment in Seminyak, Bali | Modern, spacious, great work space
Absolutely stunning hostel - I mean if you can even call it one! Super modern, great food and drinks at the social area, pool was a treat and the rooms themselves were clean, modern and sleek with your own curtain, light, outlet and shelves as well a...
Rhythm & Rumble Modern Hostel in Canggu, Bali | Modern Social Hostel
This place is great for a couple days if you're looking for rewind time or you're a nomad needing to get work done. Room was fine - not glamourous but does the job perfectly considering the cheap price if you're on a budget! Location is awesome you're in Canggu and walkable from cafes, restaurants, grocery stores you name it! If you wanna eat at the hotel they also do food + they have a pool! Feel free to check it out!
Casa Due Motel in Canggu, Bali | Cheap Private Space for Digital Nomads in Central Location
I stayed here a couple night. Great location, the owner was really lovely and the place was cleaned everyday also very clean when I arrived. Free wifi, aircon and motorbike parking - stay here if you're a digital nomad needing your own space to work ...
Baba Homestay in Ubud, Bali | Cheap , Clean, Central location great for digital nomads on a budget
kept extending my stay here with my friend - we really enjoyed it! The pool was so refreshing, we had a lovely balcony, the room interior was modern and clean, fresh towels and linen, hot water, air-con, daily room cleaning at such an afforable price... check it out babe x
U Tube Hotel in Uluwatu, Bali | modern, affordable hotel w/ pool, on main road walkable to food and grocery store
I stayed here only shortly to get some work done but it served me perfectly - It's not modern and fancy but it was a perfect cheap stay and its pretty central in ubud so i'd suggest it if you're wanting somewhere cheap!
Candra Asri Bungalow in Ubud, Bali | Cheap, central location and good for digital nomads on a budget
Loved my time here - I met great people here and i've ogtta be honest I didn't realise how many amenities this place offered untill I cam for my 2nd stay. 2 poos, a pool table, 2 kitchens, a trampoline, chill out area on rooftop w/ beanbags - we spen...
Ceria House Ungasan In Uluwatu, Bali | Social but not a party hostel, so many amenities - 2 kitchens, 2 pools, pool table, trampoline etc. Kindest owner and really great community vibe
Eats
All the places I ate at and would recommend! Cafes, Restaurants to local Warungs; I've listed everything I can think of! These places are affordable, delicious and aesthetically pleasing - what more could you ask for when you're in Bali??
nice cafe with delicious food. Great place to work if your a digital nomad as well - I rec the mushroom on toast with a fresh juice!
Craved Cafe | Seminyak, Bali
I rate this place - yummy tacos, cheap also try the black lemonade that they do
Taco Island (Birria Tacos) | Seminyak, Bali
This cafe has quite a unique tiwst - there isn't a set menu for food you actual choose 3 or 5 things on the menu by ticking them with a pencil and build your own plate! They had different pastries, bread then meat options, avo, egg, cream cheese w sa...
Copenhagen Cafe (Build your own meal) | Canggu, Bali
good food, great for avo lovers also super big inside with free wifi perf for digital nomads and people who wanna work
The Avocado Factory Cafe | Canggu, Bali
This was my fav restaurant in Canggu - affordable with delicious food, lovely workers and a really chill ambiance and music (also was never really busy which is fab if your eating out solo like I was at the time) - favs were the wontons, beef noodles...
Wonton Club Chinese Restaurant | Canggu, Bali
was suprised, the food is pretty affordable and it was delicious. They have live music in the evenings too and stay open late so you can then go for cocktails pretty nice
Tarabelle Cafe in Uluwatu, Bali | Cheap, delicious and modern cafe
was so good came back multiple times - get the chashu pork ramen + it's super cheap and the place is also super trendy and cute
Chotto Motto Ramen in Ubud Bali | Best ramen ever and cheap
Drinks and Nightlife
My favourite places to grab a drink and party with friends!! Some great options if you’re on a budget too or looking for cheap drinks 🍸 Also honourable mention to the only 2 gay clubs in bali (my favourite clubs)
every time you buy a cocktail you then get a free refill for the next hour so you can get drunk so easily its amazing
Roxy restaurant and bar in Uluwatu, Bali | free cocktail refills
Great place if you’re more into dance pop music with lyrics - not a huge space but there is a dance floor and obviously as well full of gay people so bonus points if you’re queer
BaliJoe - Gay Bar/Club in Seminyak, Bali | Good pop music, drag shows and gay asf
Next door to Bali Joe another gay clubs! I believe this club stays open the latest and it’s also a bit bigger inside - music is mainly house but they do play some pop! Regular drag shows throughout the night and go go dancers will get on the bar. Dri...
Mixwell - Gay Bar/Club in Seminyak, Bali | drag shows, gogo dancers, house/pop music and big crowd!
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I rented a bigger size Yamaha scooter from here for 120k/per day for a week - then extended for another week only paying 100l/per day. My bike ran smoothly and I am happy with the service provided plus the guy working here called Oji was super chill,...
Scooter Rental Seminyak (on G maps) in Seminyak, Bali