AboutNatia > Travel Logs > Indonesia Welcome to Indonesia!Indonesia has been on my travel list for a long time, so when the opportunity came up to visit, I was thrilled. Bali, where I spent, most of my time, had especially a great mix of interesting cultural elements and practices, delicious food, inspiring bushwalks and world-class scuba diving.CITIES/PLACES VISITED IN INDONESIA : Bali (Ubud, Seminyak, Tulamben, Denpasar) and Jakarta. Where to eat & Sleep in IndonesiaKey Expressions & Words in Indonesian
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TOP THINGS TO DO/SEE IN BALI
- Bike tour across the countryside and rice fields in Bali (25km downhill at an easy pace)
- Balinese-style Food Cooking Course
- Amazing & easy scuba diving in Tulamben on shipwreck The Liberty
- Bushwalk in the rice fields
- Check out interesting temples in Ubud, etc
- Check out the fascinating main art gallery in Ubud
- Check out Terraced hills for a heavenly view
- Enjoy a traditional Balinese meal
- Wandering around both Ubud and Seminyak - Lots to discover (especially shopping and restaurants)
BEST MEMORIES FROM BALI
- Amazing gargoyles and statues throughout Bali
- The zen feeling that overwhelms you when walking through the rice fields on bushwalks in Bali
- Night Dive on a Shipwreck and amazing Macro Photography opportunity at Tulamben
- Hanging out in Ubud... my kind of place. Very vibrant and boho.
WATCH OUT FOR...
- The monkeys in any monkey park or sanctuary. (I heard some have grabbed and broken glasses right off people's faces in Uluwatu, and make sure you don't have any food with you, even commercial candy)
FAVOURITE FOODS / DRINKS IN BALI
- Salak fruit (Slightly tart and dry but ever so tasty)
- Dadar pancakes (Filled with caramelised coconut)
- Babi Guling (Roast Suckling Pig)
- Satay Pork or Chicken (Mmm, peanut sauce)
- Sambal (Indonesian Chili Sauce! If you like Chili, Indonesia is your place!)
INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT...
- The Balinese are lovely people. Always smiling.
- Balinese vs Javanese. Two very different cultures.
- Balinese vs Javanese food - Quite different food.
- There are almost no stop lights or stop signs in Bali. It's all about merging and constantly moving forward but at a very careful pace. I felt very safe in that environment actually. They are very careful and aware drivers.
