ANNOUNCEMENT: Jenggala now delivers to the Philippines!
You all know how much I love, love, love JENGGALA Ceramics! I’ve featured Jenggala here and here. I absolutely love their tea pots and the tea pot + heating tray made a great gift for one of my best GFs, Kath. (I hope you are loving it too sweety!) So I just wanna share with you my super pretty and unique oil burner from JENGGALA and their newsletter which announces that their online shop now delivers to the Philippines!
Read MoreBALI TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Flapjaks Brunch in Sanur
Someone mentioned to us that Flapjaks had yummy pancakes and since it was walking distance from our hotel in Sanur - AND we were ravenous after waking up late we decided to try it out.
Read MoreRESTO RAVE ❤ Best breakfast in Sanur at Flashbacks The Porch
On one trip to Bali we stayed in Sanur. Travels with a Gourmet recommended The Porch. It is the restaurant of Flashback’s Bungalows. All I can say it, OMG it’s always good to listen to Travels with a Gourmet recommendations! Pictures of the food, super cute retro interiors and menu after the jump!
Read MoreBALI TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Walking to Bali Collection
When staying in Nusa Dua the outside world (like Seminyak) is not so accessible unless you have a car rental or travel about 30 minutes via taxi so I got to go around on foot a lot. Bali Collection is the nearest place to go for shopping and food. It’s a beautiful leisurely 10-15 minute walk from Marriott Courtyard. Photos of the walk and candlelit dinner at The Frangipani Bali after the jump!
Read MoreBALI TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Cycling around Nusa Dua
One thing you can do if you are staying in the Nusa Dua area in Bali is to go cycling around. The area is safe, but if you’re not confident on a bicycle it can still be a bit scary because of the motorcycles and cars. Note that there are areas where you have to go up and down on a dirt path so consider walking your bike through these difficult paths if you’re not a strong biker. Despite having a bike that was way to0 big for me (it was challenging to stop!) I have no regrets spending the afternoon exploring, especially with the great photos I got! See em after the jump!
Read MorePARTY ON ❊ Attending a reception on a US Warship
We were invited to a reception on the US warship, USS ESSEX after the big meeting, which Obama attended in Bali last November 2011. I’ve been in a party in a Spanish ship docked in Manila Bay before, but never on warship. How exciting! I was so excited that I forgot to asked if it was docked or in the middle of the sea! I did manage to ask if they recommend flat or heels though. =P (Their answer was low heels recommended) Photos of another DiploWife adventure after the jump!
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BALI TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Pica Tapas Bar at Bali Collection
If you find yourself in Bali Collection and you are looking for a place for beers or a place with a band, you can check out Pica Tapas Bar. It’s a lively place that serves seafood and grilled meats. I was surprised with the name because I usually associate “tapas” and “pica-pica” with Spanish food but this was a mediterranean + grill/BBQ place. We were so hungry and wanted a quick place to eat in Bai Collection (unfortunately our go-to0 Bali Collection resto was closed). My verdict after the jump!
Read MoreTRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Cheap Souvenir Shopping at Krisna Bali
For those of you looking for cheap souvenir in Bali, look no further! Krisna Oleh-Oleh Khas Bali is the place to go. You’ll find almost everything here in the convenience of a massive airconditioned store. Usually I like to haggle, but I find my inability to speak fluent Bahasa (with the correct accent) keeps me at a disadvantage in Bali. The price ends up higher because I am obviously a foreigner. So I actually prefer to shop in places like Krisna where the prices are fixed and lower than the more touristy markets.
Read MoreTRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Jatiluwih Red Rice Terracess of Bali
Just wanted to share this wonderful day off the beaten path in the Jatiluwih terraces of Bali. Grace M. Tarjoto, a socially minded Filipina entrepreneur based in Bali was lovely enough to take us there!
Read MoreTRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Marriott Courtyard Lagoon Pool
I love hanging out by the Lagoon Pool in Marriott. It’s a beautiful pool, with a bar in the middle. It’s so nice to hang out (or blog) on a beach bed with an ice cold beer. They even have free WIFI by the pool. Awesome!
Read MoreTRAVEL DIARIES ✈ MoMo Cafe Bali
I’ve already written about MoMo Cafe in the past, specifically the buffet breakfast that is served complimentary which our stay in Marriot Courtyard Hotel.
Read MoreTRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Back in Bali
After my Manila trip to attend a loved one’s wedding, I went back to Jakarta for 2 days to pick up Diplo Dog who was boarding in the Vet, to launder my clothes, bake some cupcakes and repack for Bali where I was following TD, who was there for important meetings.
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