Bali is Love

Bali is Love. That is really how I would describe it. I actually had a hard time starting to write about it because I was so overwhelmed with Bali. Magic in the air. I really think it is the perfect place to get lost in. Solo travelers will find it appropriate and friendly. Couples will find it romantic. Families and barkadas will find that it has everything that would cater to everyone's interests.

I really didn't have the chance to "get lost" in Bali, because I didn't travel alone.... I found the perfect travel buddy through Belinda, a newfound friend from work :o) My only complain about her is that she shops too much! And really won't make an effort to help you budget or curb impulsive spending, haha!

Bali was "just Bali" when we started planning for the trip. Jakarta-based friends (and Bali fans!) Nyla and Ivy pointed us to the right direction. KUTA - the beach area for partying and surfer-boy watching; and UBUD - the mountain area for relaxation and reflection. There is really much more to Bali that those two places, as I found out during the trip - but for the trip , we only had enough time for the two.

Upon examination of our needs and interests (and hours of internet research) , we decided to spend approximately 1 day in Kuta, and about 3 days in Ubud. We came at a good time, too. It was not yet peak season, bordering between wet season and summer ( we took our chances, we actually got thunder-stormed in Jakarta! Luckily not too much in Bali ) , and were delighted with a pleasant crowd in Bali. We were told it could go crazy during the tourist seasons!

Itinerary:

March 9 - Arrive Jakarta, late PM via Cebu Pacific

March 10 - Jakarta March 11- 1:45 PM Air Asia flight to Bali (flight was delayed for 2 hrs!!)

                - explore night time Kuta

March 12 - Beach (and shopping)

                - 2 PM depart for Ubud

March 13 - Ubud Bike Tour

                - Spa Night!

March 14 - Explore nearby Ubud

                - 6:20 PM Air Asia Bali - Jkt

March 15 - 12:30 AM Cebu Pacific flt to Manila( arriving 5:30 am)

Disciplined travelers could probably get away with $500 money for airfare and pocket money. But we were undisciplined girls who shop too much (BUT made the most out of our trip!) My total spend for the 5 day trip was around Php 40,000 , including air fares, hotels, food, and a ton of pasalubong.

Over the next few posts, I'll be sharing with you our Bali experience ;-) Hope it makes you wannabi in Bali !