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It’s better to drink beer or premixed drinks in cans from well-known brands.

My advice on drinking cheap spirits in Bali? Just don’t

Recent incidents in Laos and Fiji have stirred fears about alcohol safety in Bali, which has its own history of bar poisonings.

  • by Jenny Hewett
Boats at the pier, Menjangan Island.

Ten beautiful parts of Bali you won’t find crowds (or bogans)

Bali is on track to have its busiest tourism year on record, but 70 per cent of visitors flock to the hot spots of Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua.

  • by Penny Watson
Bali’s interior moves to a different rhythm.

If you want to experience the real Bali, this is the way to do it

There are two ways of visiting Bali. You can flop at a beach resort, shuffle around souvenir shops and add nightclub bags to your eyes. Or you can do this.

  • by Brian Johnston
Ogoh-Ogoh on parade.

The one day that Bali is still peaceful and silent

It’s Nyepi [Hindu New Year] and Bali is silent – airports closed, travel restricted, restaurants shuttered – a stark contrast to its usual heaving streets.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Forestis is located on Plose mountain in the Dolomites, 1800 metres above sea level.

Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate

Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.

  • by Traveller team
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Balinese women in traditional dress, rice paddies … the real Bali.

The ‘other’ Bali still exists, and it’s only an hour from the airport

The holiday isle’s east coast offers a step back in time for disillusioned visitors.

  • by Craig Tansley
Koji pudding at Lovacore NXT, Ubud.

The 20 bucket-list restaurants you must try in Bali

Who needs a Michelin guide? There are plenty of star-worthy places in Bali that don’t need approval from France.

  • by Penny Watson
The hotel’s famous pool – lined with super-sized statues of Balinese women harvesting rice – is by far the most popular swimming spot among guests.
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Hotel reviews

This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here

For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.

  • by Julia Naughton
Curvy creation … Tree House, a  whimsically turreted castle of bamboo sitting high in the branches.

This wondrous Bali resort is a work of art

There are few resorts in Bali that manage to be both luxurious and authentically sustainable, but this one does.

  • by Penny Watson
Sabah is full of wild adventure opportunities Bali was famous for two decades ago.

Give Bali a break: Nine amazing places you should visit instead

There are plenty of beach getaways that offer far more than the island we have all loved too much.

  • by Craig Tansley

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