semicurated, Author at Semicuratedlife

Bali

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March 16, 2023

You’re Doing Bali Wrong

Something I hear from a lot of people who come to Bali for the first time is that it wasn’t what they expected. It is too congested, too polluted and overrun with tourists. They’re not wrong. However, I think if you come to Bali armed with the knowledge of where to go (and not go!) you’ll have a much better experience. Here are five places that are underrated and should definitely be added to your Bali itinerary. /*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.element[...]

Where to Stay

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March 14, 2023

Should I stay in a hotel or Airbnb?

A lot of people have asked me which is better: Airbnb or a hotel. And honestly, my answer is: it just depends. In our travels we do a good mix of both. /*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} With kids, we do like to have a bit more space, which sometimes means a hotel room with an extra room like a small suite, or other times, an entire home[...]

Bali

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February 14, 2023

An underrated adventure in Bali you need to try!

This is an activity I don’t see posted about much in Bali, but if you have kids, you should definitely add it to your list. /*! elementor - v3.10.2 - 29-01-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Bali is known for beautiful beaches, gorgeous waterfalls, lush jungles and picturesque rice fields. Bali is also home to 3 volcanoes. Tipped off by a friend (@wildadventuremum),[...]

Bali, Where to Stay

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February 4, 2023

What exactly is an Eco Resort?

Recently we stayed at Bali Eco Stay, an amazing eco resort in Bali tucked away in an area far off the typical tourist trail. We stayed there 8 years ago for our honeymoon and were so excited to come back for a second stay with our kids and mother in law in tow. This place has had a place in our heart since we first stayed there. Not only for the gorgeous setting and amazing hospitality, but also for how much they care about the land and community. The property is run by westerners, but all staff who work there are from the local villages and actually own th[...]

Asia

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February 1, 2023

The Trip We Never Took to Cambodia

Maybe a better title is "The Trip We haven't taken YET to Cambodia." You see, we tried to go to Cambodia. Twice. Both times we had issues with our plane tickets and ended up in Bangkok and then Western Australia. But I digress. The point is, I had this trip planned. Planned out to a T. I was so excited about the place(s) I found to stay, the tours to do in Siem Reap and the best restaurants to eat. I spent hours compiling this information and I feel like it shouldn’t go to waste, so I will share it with you here. I’ve been to Siem Reap before, but it has be[...]