MK's Bali Recommendations

While I may be on the ethical fence about recommending Bali, I know there are plenty magical spots to share… and share I shall.

I’d like to first suggest what piques my traveling interest is:

• Leisurely days spent without tasks and to do lists

• Tasty bites, preferably at veg/vegan-friendly joints

• Yoga + meditation

• Wandering around

• Light window shopping

• Soaking up natural beauty

Less of:

• Touristy destinations focused on getting that insta shot

• Drinking + subsequent late nights

Quick note: you’ll likely want to get a scooter while in Bali. I was fortunate enough to have a few friends scoot me around, but there are minimal sidewalks and things are rather far to walk to/from if that’s not your jam (especially in the heat). If you’re not keen on learning how to ride there, then you can always use GoJek or Grab to get a bike/car.

WHAT TO DO IN CANGGU

WHERE YOU’LL FIND A BABE-FILLED WESTERN CROWD THAT PRIORITIZES SURFING + SUNSET COCKTAILS

YOGA:

• The Practice (some of my fav yoga in the most beautiful backdrop)

• Samadi (great farmer’s market on Sundays)

• Victory Fitness Club (not yoga, but super cheap gym to get your sweat on at)

EAT:

• Made’s Banana Flour Bakery (vegan eclairs to die for!)

• The Shady Shack

• Bali Buda

• Lifescrate

• Hidden Beach Bar (for quieter sunset views)

• Peloton Supershop

• La Laguna

• La Baracca Italian

• Satu Satu

• Milk and Madu

• Alive Wholefoods (excellent market!)

• Suri’s Warung (near Alive)

• Jamu Warung (vegan!)

STAY:

• Yoga Homestay

SPA:

• Udara

WHAT TO DO IN UBUD

WHERE YOU’LL DISCOVER DIVINE FEMININE ENERGY AT LARGE, LOADS OF HIPPIES, AND LOUNGES WITH A COMMUNITY VIBE

YOGA/ MOVE YOUR BODY:

• Yoga Barn (I was drawn to some of the stronger morning classes + their Ecstatic Dance is a MUST)

• Radiantly Alive

• Ubud Yoga House

• Ecstatic dance/contact improv at Paradiso (plus it’s a movie theater hosting other events to check out!)

• Akasha full moon cacao ceremony/ecstatic dance/conscious parties

EAT:

• Sage (breakfast is totally underrated and a must!)

• Sayuri Healing Food

• The Elephant

• MOTHER

• TONYRAKA Art Gallery + Lounge

• Clear Cafe

• Mudra (absolutely get the matcha + their smoothie bowls)

• Dayu’s Warung

• Zest (the zestymuddafukka vegan pizza is delish!)

• Seeds of Life

• Kokolato (vegan gelato!)

• Tukies Coconut Shop

• Puspa’s Warung

• Bun Bali Cafe (their chocolate pie is to die!)

• Muse Cafe & Art

• Alchemy (raw! love their nachos + pizza)

SPA:

• Pan Mega – hit me up if you want his WhatsApp info for a life-changing, soul-rocking (likely-sexual healing) massage

• Dragonfly Village

• Bali Dacha

• Esalen Massage at Yoga Barn

• Grey House – ask for Papa, a reflexologist that can rock your world, donation-based

• The Mansion

STAY:

• Ubud Batan Nyuh

NATURE:

• Mt. Batur sunrise hike

• Nugnung Waterfall

• Ask around about the waterfall just outside of town to the east

Other spots to check out:

• The Gilis

  • Gili T = party island

  • Gili Meno = quiet island

  • Gili Air = somewhere between the two

• Nusa Penida + Lembongan (if you can, budget 3+ days for exploring)

• Uluwatu

• Jimbaran Beach (surfers delight)

• Amed (quiet scuba/snorkeling town in the north)