The Bali Edit

Plant-based, raw, and nourishing — my go-to for a clean meal between sessions. Jalan Pantai Bingin No 8, Pecatu.

All-day gourmet dining on the Bukit — Mediterranean flavors, tropi-cool interiors, happy hour 4–6pm daily.

Organic market and farm-to-table café — 75% of what's served grows on their own farm in Bedugul.

A supper club where Japanese elegance meets Latin American spirit — dinner that moves into the night.

Not for the food — for the sunset. Come early, get a glass of something, and enjoy the ocean breeze, the surfers, and the best sunset view around.

A 22-seat subterranean fine-dining restaurant inside a natural 25,000-year-old cave — a seven or ten-course tasting menu, at The Edge Bali.

Brunch with ocean views.

Amazing sushi.

A chill dinner spot.

Nice coffee with homemade almond milk.

Delicious Italian food with great vibes and a bar.

Boutique luxury, ocean view — cliff-front villas above one of the best left-handers in the world.

The best way to swim in Bali — a beautiful, private beach, gorgeous everything. I mostly only swim here.

A sleek, minimalist day spa — massages and facials worth building a morning around. Also in Canggu and Ubud.

Traditional tantra and hatha yoga, meditation, and a full events calendar in a devotional space.

Only one class a day, 7:30am — if you want yoga with an ocean view, this is it.

One of Bali's six key sea temples, perched on a 70m clifftop — go for the Kecak fire dance at sunset. Sarong required; the monkeys are sacred and mischievous, so mind your belongings.

Modern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors in Pererenan — earthy interiors, an open kitchen, candlelit and romantic by night.

An architectural restaurant and bar in Berawa — limestone arches, stained glass, and a jungle garden under a glass roof. Drink, dine, daydream.

A char-grilled restaurant in Pererenan — premium cuts, wood-fire flavors, and Bali's warmest hospitality.

South American street food meets Mediterranean flavor at Desa Kitsuné — paella, ceviches, and wood-fired grills, with events and club nights too.

A cafe, gallery, and community space — good coffee, good music, good people. More than a cafe, it's a family.

Premium gym and recovery in one sanctuary — strength floor, 100+ weekly classes, ice baths, saunas, two pools.

Fascia release, spinal traction, and nervous system regulation on the Pravilo instrument — deep bodywork, guided by a master.

A boutique recovery spa in Pererenan — the Thermal Journey gives three hours of full access to sauna, ice bath, steam dome, jacuzzi, pool, and garden rest zones.

A bohemian beach club on Echo Beach, built from reclaimed fishing boats — come for sunset views.

Boho-chic beach lounge on the black sands of Batu Bolong — daybeds, an infinity pool, and Canggu's best front-row sunset seat.

The original Canggu location — cold coconuts, a full spa menu, and a garden to disappear into. Also in Uluwatu and Ubud.

A yoga sanctuary in Canggu with daily classes — vinyasa, yin, hatha, and ashtanga — plus breathwork and sound healing.

Where it all began — fully plant-based, gluten-free, and grounding. Jalan Penestanan Kelod No 75.

Come for sunset drinks at their bar overlooking the rice paddies — one of the most beautiful spots in Ubud to watch the light go.

Delicious Italian food with great vibes and a bar.

An eco-conscious, luxurious resort surrounded by tropics — bamboo architecture, a river running through it. My recommended stay in Ubud.

A premium Reformer Pilates studio — strength, mobility, and longevity, for beginners and athletes alike.

A quiet, minimalist spa for massages and facials. Also in Uluwatu and Canggu.

Tucked into the rice fields outside Ubud center — traditional Balinese massage, Reiki, and real quiet.

Tantra and hatha yoga, meditation, and kirtan, rooted in non-dual Shaiva tantra.

An institution in itself — an ever-changing calendar of embodiment, yoga, meditation, breathwork, and ecstatic dance.

Kirtan, full moon ceremonies, and ecstatic dance in a jungle setting overlooking Campuhan Ridge.

One of Bali's six key sea temples, perched on a 70m clifftop — go for the Kecak fire dance at sunset. Sarong required; the monkeys are sacred and mischievous, so mind your belongings.

One of Bali's holiest water temples, near Tampaksiring — bathe in the sacred purification springs. Sarong required, about 30–45 minutes from Ubud.

You have to arrive very early in the morning and hike to the top to meet sunrise there. Must have a guide — easy to find and book on Airbnb or other platforms, and most include breakfast at the top. Highly recommend — breathtaking nature, very beautiful.

For raw Balinese nature and an authentic local experience. A guide will bring you to 3–4 incredible sites, then to a local woman who cooks a delicious lunch in her home.