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Infinity Pool at one of the best places to stay in Sidemen.

Where to Stay in Sidemen Bali: A Guide to the 5 Best Places to Stay in Sidemen

A trip to Sidemen, Bali is not complete without booking a stay at one of the best Sidemen, Bali hotel options. This guide offers five options that the everyday traveler can enjoy, from charming resort-like stays to relaxing options for … Read More

Rice fields in Sidemen with Mt. Agung in the background near Villa Uma Dewi Sri - Places to stay in Sidemen - Bali - Indonesia

Instead of Ubud go to Sidemen

The only regret that most people have that come the first time to Sidemen is that they haven’t stayed longer.

Since not long ago Sidemen used to be a one night stop for many that did go to or came from the Gili Islands via the harbour in Padang Bai. Yet Sidemen has so much to offer and many locals and Bali experts say that Sidemen is what Ubud used to be a 30 years ago. … Read More

Balinese children playing in the river near the hotel Villa Uma Dewi Sri in Sidemen

Bali off the beaten track

The fact that Bali is one of the world’s most famous resort islands doesn’t seem to make it a good choice for those wanting to escape the crowds. It indeed is a very touristy destination, attracting nearly 10 million visitors per year. But the big majority of the tourists that come to Bali only visits the hot spots. … Read More

Painting of two balinese women by Miguel Covarrubias and the first page of his book "Island of Bali". First published in 1937.

“Island of Bali” – Our favourite Bali Books

The Mexican painter Miguel Covarrubias visited Bali with his wife Rose two times in 1930 and 1933. His paintings and writing, together with his wife’s photographs reveal an intimate look into the live of the Balinese people and are testimony to the paradise that Bali was in those days. … Read More

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