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Ten things we will never understand about Bali

It’s one of our most popular destinations, but there are still things about Bali that make us wonder if we really get what it’s all about.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Forget Bali’s beach clubs, this ‘jungle club’ is all the rage

K-Club boldly claims to host Bali’s best “jungle club” within its lush and luxurious confines. And who are we to disagree.

  • by Christine Retschlag
You can’t drink the water: Drink bottled water only, and brush your teeth in it too. Bottled water is cheap and many hotels and resorts provide complimentary water. It’s advisable not to have ice in your drinks either, unless it’s a reputable hotel, restaurant or bar. Better be safe than suffer.

To avoid getting sick overseas, follow these key rules

It may go by amusing names such as Delhi belly, Bali belly, the backyard trots or Montezuma’s revenge, but there’s nothing entertaining about traveller’s diarrhoea.

  • by Brian Johnston
Next-level glamping: K Club’s Sensual Infinity Pool Tent Suite.

Six of the best adults-only resorts in Bali

Hear that? It’s the sound of sweet, unadulterated silence... Bali is especially good value for families-at-full-decibel, but it offers exclusivity for adults, too.

  • by Jenny Hewett
Pool built with Instagram in mind.

What sets this rock star’s reimagined Bali retreat apart from the others

An addition of 17 contemporary suites add a playful post lockdown dimension that speaks equally to the need for guests to relax and reset, as have a good time.

  • by Penny Watson
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This women-only resort lets guests break free from domestic drudgery

Part of the philosophy of this resort’s women-only wellness retreats is for guests to give themselves permission to be completely nurtured and cared for.

  • by Penny Watson
Line up to get this swinging shot, for $15. Alternatively, just enjoy the view.

‘Do you know how many followers I have?’ Dodging influencers in Bali

At a beach club after a friend’s wedding, the bride’s family were asked by an influencer if they would move so he could get his shot. I had to escape this.

  • by Kurt Johnson
Tourists swamp France’s Mont Saint Michel.

Travellers shouldn’t get the blame for ‘overtourism’. This is who is really at fault

“Overtourism” puts the blame on the tourists, when the real issue has been governments’ poor management of destinations.

  • by Lee Tulloch
Bali’s vibe has shifted from backpacker party island to wellness hub.

Don’t be a bogan: 11 ways to be a better tourist in Bali

As the holiday island shifts away from its reputation as a cheap backpacker haven, here are some ways you can do good while having a good time.

  • by Penny Watson
Offering to the gods in Bali.

The embarrassingly common thing in Bali most tourists know nothing about

These baskets are everywhere in Bali, and I’ve never paid them much attention. How embarrassing is it that I know nothing about this daily part of Balinese culture?

  • by Brian Johnston