The Balinese dream, far from mass tourism
Dreaming of exploring Bali but afraid you might end up disappointed? We get it. It’s THE destination that’s everywhere on social media… and yet, it also gets some of the worst reviews: too touristy, trash everywhere, overcrowded spots, an island that has “lost its soul”… Opinions are all over the place, and you don’t know what to expect anymore.
But let me tell you this: with the right info and smart choices, Bali can become the trip of your lifetime 🥹
👉 We’ve been there 6 times and explored every corner of the island to create this guide : from hidden temples to secluded beaches, stunning rice terraces to cozy little warungs (local restaurants) – all to help you avoid the tourist traps and live an unforgettable experience!
What's in the Bali guide ?
This guide is a true travel planner and your shortcut to saving precious time:
- Perfect itineraries for 10 days, 2 weeks, or 3 weeks covering must-sees AND hidden gems
- 12 detailed stops (see map below), how to get there and how long to stay – includes Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan & Ceningan, and the 3 Gili Islands 🏝️
- Our trusted Balinese contacts ready to show you their daily life (private guides and drivers)
- The best activities (sightseeing, walks, waterfalls, boat trips…) in every town with all prices included
- Our handpicked hotels for every budget (from €15/night to €150/night if you want to treat yourself)
- Our favorite restaurants where we truly enjoyed authentic food, far from the tourist crowds
- Common mistakes to avoid so you don’t get scammed
- A full budget breakdown depending on your trip length
- All our saved Google Maps pins (so you can instantly see the best viewpoints, beaches, restaurants, or photo spots around you)
All of this comes in a PDF file with clickable links to instantly book or contact everything you need for your trip! ✨
🎁 BONUS: With this guide, you’ll also get:
- 10 exclusive hotel discounts (not necessarily the most expensive ones) – for example: 20% off The Nenggala Suite in Ubud or 20% off Nadi Nature Resort. You can save up to €150 in total, meaning the guide literally pays for itself 🤝
- Indonesian Memo: A list of must-know words to help you chat with locals – they absolutely love when travelers make the effort!
- Direct support from me: You can message me anytime if you have any questions about your trip or itinerary.
Designed to help you skip the tourist traps and dive deep into authentic Balinese culture, this guide is perfect for solo travelers, families, couples, or even honeymooners.
For the price of a single meal, you’ll save hours of planning and get the guarantee of a truly unforgettable trip ✨
Part 1: Introduction
The guide starts with general practical information:
Part 2: The steps
Then, each stage of the itinerary is detailed page by page, with of course lots of photos:
Indonesia packs
Our packs from Indonesia
Digital format
The guide is an interactive pdf file (with clickable links) that you can save and view from your phone. It is a format adapted for mobile devices that can be scrolled like a website. Please don't print it ♻️.
Google Map Points
All my restaurant addresses, viewpoints, beaches, or other points of interest are saved so that you can see what is around you at any time on Google Maps.
Lifetime updates
As soon as a guide is purchased, you will have free access to any updates!
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Format numérique
Le guide est un fichier pdf interactif (avec des liens cliquables) qu'on peut enregistrer et consulter depuis son téléphone. C’est un format adapté pour mobile tout en longueur qui se scrolle comme un site.
What my followers say...
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This guide is for you if:
you want to avoid...
- Fall into tourist traps, the “Instagramable” spots
- Spend hours searching through 10 different blogs
- Get ripped off because you don't know the real prices in advance
- Go through all booking.com to find THE hotel
And you would rather...
- Discover places off the beaten path only locals know about
- Travel stress-free with a ready, tested and approved itinerary
- Live an authentic Balinese experience, close to the locals
- Optimize your budget with concrete and up-to-date good deals
Because having good local contacts is worth gold ✨... and together we support small local businesses 😊
Do you have questions?
You can pay safely by bank card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Google Pay, Apple Pay and iDEAL. All payments are secure and protected
We only recommend places we REALLY loved (collaboration or not!) and we also also recommend places based on all our research (best locations, value for money, ratings on google/booking) so you really don't have to do anything (well yes, just choose according to your available budget!).
Personally, I have always had to read dozens of different blogs to organize an entire trip. Most bloggers only trace what they did and you need to do more research for the rest. Our guides are designed to save you this research time, and have everything in one place, from preparing (visa, business to bring, cash, sim card...) to visualizing your complete itinerary.
In addition, if you follow me on Instagram you know that we are always looking for little-known paradisiacal places, to find ourselves alone. And it's these gems that I keep very dear for my guides, I no longer share precise locations publicly! Not to mention the exclusive discounts that I negotiate and that you won't find anywhere else.
As soon as a guide is purchased, you get all of its updates for free! They will be sent to you by email to the address provided during your purchase.
💡 tip : Keep this email with the download link carefully so you can access the latest version at any time.
The e-books are interactive pdf files (with clickable links) that you can save and view from your phone. It is a format adapted for long mobile devices that can be scrolled like a site. Please don't print it ♻️
Yes, we offer itineraries for all durations, especially for those who only have one or two weeks of vacation.
Hello! We are Mélanie & Stephen
A couple of nomad travelers, 29 and 35 years old, and we have been traveling the world for 5 years now! After experiencing all the difficulties possible (cancelled flights, weird accommodations, scams, bad itineraries...) we learned to organize perfect trips, without stress and without wasting time.
It all started three years ago, when sharing our trip to Egypt on Insta, we received an avalanche of questions about organization, safety or the contacts of local guides! We then decided to combine all our best reviews in an ultra-complete file, so that you can save time and leave peacefully, without stress or unpleasant surprises.
Guides created by travelers, for travelers.
Today, our guides are the result of several years of experience and continuous improvement. Thanks to the feedback of thousands of travelers, we have made them even more practical, detailed and optimized 👌
