Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Kickass Places to Visit in Bali: A Newbie’s Guide
16
items Bali might be a small island but every time I visit, I’m wowed by the fact that there are so many beautiful places to visit in Bali. And the best part is that every one of them is completely unique. When it comes to the best places to visit in Bali f...
Cangu is one of the main places to visit in Bali for first-timers looking to have fun; it’s also an amazing place to base yourself if you’re so inclined. I love Canggu for its vast rice paddies, beautiful beaches, magical sunsets, hip cafes, amazing ...
Canggu
Make your way to the Bukit Peninsula and you’ll find yourself in Uluwatu, another one of the best places to visit in Bali. You can choose to base yourself here or just come here for the day. Either way, there are plenty of fun things to do in Uluwatu...
Uluwatu Temple - Cliffside Sunsets & Sacred Vibes
Sanur is located on a lovely stretch of beach in Southern Bali and it’s an incredibly popular destination for families and couples. Yes, it’s nicknamed “snore,” but despite the moniker, there is plenty to do there, no matter what your age or interest...
Sanur
Although Nusa Lembongan is becoming an increasingly popular destination among backpackers and divers, it’s still an incredibly mellow place. To get here, just buy a ferry ticket to take you from the Sanur harbor to Nusa Lembongan or join one of the m...
Though it’s only a 30-minute ferry ride away from the hyper-tourism and mega-resorts of the mainland, Nusa Lembongan is a bustling little island where it’s possible to go snorkeling right offshore, go surfing and take in unreal ocean and volcano view...
Though it’s only a 30-minute ferry ride away from the hyper-tourism and mega-resorts of the mainland, Nusa Lembongan is a bustling little island where it’s possible to go snorkeling right offshore, go surfing and take in unreal ocean and volcano view...
Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Ceningan
If you’re wondering where to go in Bali that’s a bit off the beaten path, check out the island of Nusa Penida. Located a mere 30-minute boat ride from Sanur and a 10-minute boat ride from Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida feels like it’s a world away from ...
Kelingking Beach - Nusa Penida
I’ve now visited Ubud three times and it has managed to worm its way into my heart. There’s no doubt why this is one of the best places to visit in Bali, especially for first-timers. As a vegetarian, I’m especially fond of the fact that Ubud is a hav...
Ubud - The Spiritual and Cultural Heart of Bali
While Gili Trawangan is actually part of Lombok, this magical island is easily reachable via a 2-hour speedboat off the east coast of Bali. Gili T, as it is affectionately called, is one of my all-time favorite destinations and I always stay here for...
Gili Trawangan
You’ve seen the photos: emerald green terraces cascading down hillsides, framed by palm trees and dotted with traditional Balinese huts. That’s Tegalalang, and trust me—it’s just as magical in person.
Tegalalang Rice Terraces – A Postcard of Bali’s Beauty
Tucked away beneath towering limestone cliffs on Bali’s southern coast, Melasti Beach is the kind of place that makes you stop mid-sentence and just stare. With soft golden sand, clear turquoise water, and dramatically carved cliffs, this beach feels...
Melasti Beach – Bali’s Most Beautiful Hidden Shoreline
Imagine ancient temples wrapped in vines, moss-covered statues hiding in the shadows, and hundreds of curious monkeys swinging through towering banyan trees. Welcome to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, one of Ubud’s most iconic (and wildly enterta...
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Where Nature & Myth Collide
If Tegalalang is Bali’s most famous rice terrace, Jatiluwih is its peaceful, sprawling, and seriously underrated big sister.
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces – Bali’s Lush, Underrated Gem
Tucked away in the cool highlands near Ubud, Tirta Empul Temple is more than just a beautiful sacred site—it’s a place of spiritual cleansing, deep cultural meaning, and quiet introspection.
Tirta Empul Temple – Purify Your Body, Mind & Soul
High on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali’s most sacred volcano, sits Besakih Temple—a vast, awe-inspiring complex known as the Mother Temple of Bali. With more than 80 individual temples layered up the mountainside, it’s not just a place of worship—it...
Besakih Temple – The Majestic Mother Temple of Bali
Stepping into Tirta Gangga feels like entering a dream—where koi-filled pools, elegant fountains, and stone stepping paths create a peaceful, picture-perfect escape. Once a royal palace for the Karangasem kingdom, this tranquil water garden is now on...
Tirta Gangga – Bali’s Royal Water Garden
You’ve definitely seen it: two towering stone gates framing the mighty Mount Agung with a perfect reflection below. This is Pura Lempuyang, often dubbed the “Gates of Heaven.” It’s not just a viral photo spot—it’s one of Bali’s oldest and most sacred...
Pura Lempuyang – The Gates of Heaven
Tucked beneath dramatic limestone cliffs, Uluwatu Beach (also known as Blue Point Beach) is one of Bali’s most epic coastal gems. It’s not just a beach—it’s a vibe. From legendary surf breaks to laid-back cafés perched above the sea, this spot perfec...
Uluwatu Beach – Surfers’ Paradise with Cliffside Charm