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I know y'all have seen the fall hot drink recipe post. that I can't find right now. but of course I've had my own for years, here is how I make what is essentially very lazy wassail when I'm cold and want hot cider:

Put a mug's worth of apple cider in a pot and add some orange slices (I always wash the orange before cutting it, but leave the peel on, you you want them oils).

Add spices to your taste, I have mulling spice bags that I use but if I didn't I would use some combo of the following, and whole spices are better for this if you have them: cinnamon stick, clove, allspice, ginger (fresh peeled ginger preferred), anise, nutmeg.

Add a splash of cranberry juice. Pomegranate juice also works. If you don't have juice on hand you can also use a teabag of a similar flavor palette. I used pomegranate raspberry recently and it was fantastic. Remember to cut any strings off of teabags going on the stove.

Optional to add: lemon slice(s), apple slices. You can sub juice for the orange and/or lemon if you like or if it's easier.

Heat the pot over the stove to drinking temperature then pour it into a mug, filtering the add-ins out.

If the drink doesn't fill my mug when it's done, usually because I forgot and it boiled and it is also now too hot, I add cold cider on top, which also helps to bring it to the right temperature.

I am a fruit blend bitch so I've never messed around with caramel, what you are witnessing is me adapting my smoothie techniques into hot drink technique. enjoy.

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Why You Almost Never See A Clock At The Mall! Retailers, Casinos, And Grocery Stores Use A Trick Called Temporal Distortion To Make You Forget About The Real World.

— February 27, 2024 | Mark Dent

The week before Christmas last year, I went to a mall in my hometown.

I wanted to buy a gift for my brother and browse through Barnes & Noble. Instead I purchased a smoothie from a vendor by the escalator and an overpriced cookie from the food court. I didn’t find any Christmas presents — I found a Korn T-shirt at Hot Topic that would’ve been a solid gag gift, but it was too large. Or did I see it at Spencer’s? The stores all blended together.

When I returned to my car in the parking lot, after a journey through a walkway brightened by artificial lighting, I wasn’t sure if I’d been shopping for 30 minutes or an hour. I’d lost track of my surroundings and bought something I didn’t need.

In other words, I was an ideal customer.

This experience is shared by millions of shoppers every year — and it’s by design. Malls, department stores, grocery stores, and even casinos enlist tactics that cause “temporal distortion,” making us lose track of time and spend more money.

A Time-Free Fantasy Zone

When designing their layouts, malls took a cue from an industry that has perfected the art of separating people from their money: casinos.

Bill Friedman probably knows more about casinos than anybody else on the planet. He’s a former gambling addict, the only person to manage two casinos on the Strip at the same time, the author of two seminal books about the casino industry, and a researcher who performed empirical studies on dozens of Nevada casinos and interviewed some of the earliest casino operators in the state.

Friedman confirms an oft-cited detail about casinos: There are typically no clocks.

Back when Nevada first legalized gambling, in 1931, the casinos did have clocks. Over the next few years, however, the owners heard complaints from the biggest gamblers: Remove the clocks, or they’d stop coming. The reason why?

“[The gamblers] don’t want time,” Friedman told The Hustle. “They are in a fantasy and an escape world.”

Roulette at Nevada’s New Meadows Club in 1931. Bettmann/Getty Images

Friedman says he and other casino operators never unlocked an innovation that caused people to gamble more (not even free alcohol, he says). But they did what they could to eliminate distractions that interfered with the gamblers’ fantasy states.

In the mid-1970s, for instance, when Friedman started managing Castaways and The Silver Slipper, he identified a major obstacle: natural light.

One side of the Castaways casino was covered in glass. Every morning when the sun peeked over the buildings on the Strip, the slot machines and tables emptied. Some 85%-90% of customers left the gambling floor.

“They realized it was daytime and they had a world they had to go back to,” Friedman says.

Friedman bought a dark plastic covering for the glass. His security team raised it over the glass about five minutes before sunrise every morning, blocking out most of the light. The daylight exodus ceased.

Under Friedman’s management, Castaways and The Silver Slipper became two of Vegas’ most profitable casinos in the 1970s and 1980s. He trained his staff not to interrupt gamblers who were in the zone — if somebody earned a comp, a staffer was to quickly tell them they’d like to buy them a free meal and let the customer claim it when their “fantasy” ended.

“You don’t disrupt,” Friedman says.

Castaways thrived in the 1970s and 1980s. It was imploded in 2006. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Friedman shared many of his techniques in his books and as a casino consultant. Some of his top design principles included:

Intricate spacing: Low ceilings, maze-like designs, and intimate nooks for slot machines allow customers to slow down and feel a busy energy as they pass through a casino — yet still have room to carve out their own private domains by the machines.

Mundane and medium sound levels: Sensual overload and environments in which sounds bounce off interior surfaces confuse customers. Most casinos use bland, low-volume music or ambient noise — researchers have found that songs provide gamblers a cue of how much time has passed, a big no-no.

Monotonous design: Friedman believed that the machines and tables should be the focal point of any casino. Decor shouldn’t be so elaborate that it draws attention away from them.

With the atmosphere just right, gamblers become engrossed in the game in front of them, causing their “field of consciousness to break down,” according to sociologist Gerda Reith.

“In the arena of chance, as though under the sway of a magnetic field, the passage of time freezes into repetition, space contracts, and the value that accrues to money is obliterated,” she wrote in a thesis on gambling in western society.

Raymond Lavoie, a New Mexico State University marketing professor, studied gamblers and flow, a state of mind where a person is so attentive to a task they lose track of everything else, including time. He found that gamblers who entered a flow state — caused by a distraction-free environment and a focus on a stimulating task — spent more time and money gambling than those who didn’t.

They kept going because it felt good, so much so that despite losing more money overall they enjoyed the experience more.

“You’re not thinking about the future,” Lavoie says, “you’re just enjoying this moment.”

The Longer You Stay, The More You Spend

Casinos are unique in their aim. No other industry builds a world designed to maintain a customer’s fantasy so that they continue to partake in an activity that, in the long run, advantages the house. But retailers share at least one common goal with casinos: They want to keep people inside.

“The goal of the retailer is to make sure that they find ways to increase the time we spend in the store, the number of items we see at the store, and end up buying not just what we came in for but ideally a few additional things,” says Vassilis Dalakas, a business professor at California State University San Marcos who has researched consumer psychology.

Shoppers at London’s Westfield Shopping Centre. Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Extra time in the store, in fact, can be nearly as dangerous to one’s wallet as extra time in the casino. When we shop, we have about 20 minutes before our brains lose the power to keep us from making questionable financial decisions, according to researchers from Bangor University in the United Kingdom.

Using MRIs to gauge “the neural basis of decision making,” they found that after 23 Minutes supermarket shoppers began using the emotional part of their brain rather than the cognitive part. That switch made it harder for people to consider costs and made them more susceptible to marketing bargains.

After 40 Minutes, their brains effectively shut down. They struggled to make any logical decisions.

The Hustle

But grocery stores face an uphill battle in persuading customers to stick around. Most people go to the grocery store knowing the items they want and trying to get out quickly. To keep shoppers around longer, grocers and other retail stores employ several tactics and design elements similar to the casino industry:

Removing distractions: There are few clocks and windows, so customers won’t be reminded of the outside world. Boring designs draw attention to the products, especially at grocery stores and discount department stores.

Building a maze: These layouts, most prominently deployed at Ikea, force customers to move through the store slowly and see as many products as possible.

Retail stores also use sound and music to manipulate the environment. A study from the early 1980s showed that slow-tempo music led to shoppers moving more slowly through the store and spending more money than if fast-tempo music played. (There wasn’t a huge difference in results between slow-tempo music and no music at all.)

“It’s almost mood maintenance,” says Theodore Noseworthy, a York University business professor who has studied the impacts of sound. “They’re trying to keep you in this positive state and almost in flow [so] that if you’re shopping, [you] just stay shopping.”

The Hustle

Whether it’s inside a department store or a casino, it’s now harder than ever to minimize distractions and foster a sense of lost time and place. Blame smartphones.

A ping from a text or email can draw a person’s eyes to a screen, giving them an instant reminder of the time and something else they could be doing.

“When you pull that thing out, it breaks you from that immersive environment,” Noseworthy says.

The good news for retailers and casinos, though, is they may soon be able to use technology to create an environment more immersive than anything we’ve seen.

No Time in The Future

When I asked Lavoie, the academic who studies flow state, for another area ideal for creating flow besides casinos, he offered an immediate answer: virtual reality.

People who don VR headsets don’t see or hear anything other than the virtual world in front of them. If VR takes off, retailers, marketers, and casino operators will use it to their advantage, building mesmerizing simulations for people to shop, buy, and gamble in.

There would be no human distractions, such as friends or family members telling someone it’s time to stop gambling or shopping. And there would certainly be no clocks.

“You don’t have to worry about any of that,” Lavoie says. “This is infinitely better than that. It narrows your attention fully.”

It also sounds dystopian. But if learning about this worrisome consumer future makes you queasy, at least take comfort in knowing that it’s natural to lose track of time and space.

As you get older, Noseworthy reminded me, it feels like time moves faster. In reality, it’s just that most of our days are mundane and monotonous, blending together and helping us lose track of time.

Casinos and malls may be time warps. But so is life.

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Why You Should Consider Vietnam For Your Honeymoon

Xin Chao folks! I’m writing to you from my dreamy poolside desk (aka my lounge chair) in Central Vietnam – yes, we’re still on our honeymoon! You may have read in my wedding-day post from my Real Bride Diary that Jack and I are on an extended work + honeymoon adventure this year (and yes, it’s as wonderful as it sounds!)

Currently, we’re exploring one of our favorite countries in the world – Vietnam – for three months. After a month stay in the charming, ancient beach village of Hoi An we’ve been shouting to all of our friends and families why they should consider traveling to Vietnam ASAP, and I figured I’d tell all of you lovelies the same.

Vietnam is tropical, delicious, easy to get around, and oh-so-affordable. Imagine the dreamy spa-infused scenes of Thailand or Bali, now take away the crowds and slash your accommodation and food prices by a third (sometimes by even more!)

Not yet convinced? I’ll try to tempt you further with my reasons below.

1. It’s Basically One Long Beach

You’ll find no shortage of beach chairs in Vietnam as the entire country spans the coast of the Pacific. No matter which city has spiked your traveling interest you’re within reach of at least a few beach days (or for us, a few months). Here’s our favorite beach town…

An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam

A low-key beach town boasting a UNESCO designated ancient village, unique local cuisine, rice paddies, water buffalos and an affordable homestay on every block, there are plenty of reasons Jack and I have decided to stay put in Hoi An for ten weeks. At our current villa, we’re a ten-minute bike ride to the best banh mi’s in Vietnam (your new favorite sandwich) and a ten-minute ride from the ever-so-chill An Bang Beach. Buy a fresh fruit smoothie & spring rolls (for about $3) and you’ll get one of the beach’s many lawnchairs & umbrellas all day for free.

Where to stay: East West Villas – spacious & luxurious suites featuring spa tubs, balconies, and breakfast delivered to your room starting from $34 USD a night

Where to eat: Madame Khanh The Banh Mi Queen, Morning Glory, Baby Mustard, Rosie’s Cafe.

What to do: Take advantage of the city’s famous & affordable tailors by getting custom made clothing (or any pieces you own remade in every color!) Lounge on An Bang Beach by day and explore the lantern-filled ancient village by night.

Other beach destinations to explore: Phu Quoc Island, Nha Trang, Con Dao Islands.

2. The Food is Incredible (& So Cheap!)

Foodies beware, you’ll never want to go home. Jack and I visited Vietnam three years ago, ate like kings & knew we needed to come back for an extended eat-our-hearts-out vacation.

Vietnamese food benefits from a number of influences: it’s long coast offering a bounty of seafood; a tropical climate providing exotic fruits & vegetables year-round; a distinct French influence that is still thriving today infusing a number of beautiful francophile things like butter, baguette, eggs & sophisticated cooking techniques.

Dishes are herbaceous and diverse – whether your a vegetarian, pescetarian or meat-eater you’ll find plenty to indulge in this wildly delicious country. While each region & city offers intricate and unique dishes, you’ll find most of Vietnam’s most famous and most beloved dishes in the northern capital of Hanoi.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Where to stay: There are so many incredible & affordable Airbnbs in Hanoi but we have our heart set on this stylish, light-drenched loft for $41 USD per night.

Dishes to try: Pho, Bun Cha Ca, Banh Mi, Banh Xeo, Spring Rolls, Fish Sauce Chicken Wings & Com Ga.

Where to eat: Cha Ca Thang Long, Bun Bo Nam Bo, Pho Vui, Banh My Lan Ong, Banh Cuon Gia Truyen Thanh Van

Other foodie destinations to explore: Hue, Hoi An, Saigon.

3. The Cities are Wild & Cosmopolitan

I often describe Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City) as “Paris, if it were overtaken by Jumanji”. You’ll find young, stylish Vietnamese kids sitting out on terrasse enjoying a cafe culture akin to Paris yet overgrown with wild vines, banana trees & palms. The French influence doesn’t end at food and drink either, the city’s streets & architecture mimic much of what you’ll see in France, not to mention the vintage clothing stores that would rival those in the hippest neighborhoods of Paris.

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam

Where to stay: You’ll find plenty of affordable lofts on Airbnb, but those looking to splurge can book a stunning suite at Fusion Suites Saigon with one spa treatment per person per night included in their rate starting at $120 USD.

Where to eat:  Com Nieu Sai Gon, Cau Ba Quan, Cha Ca La Vong, Ben Thanh Street Food Market.

What to do: After your Vietnamese coffee, get shopping. Find local treasures in Ben Thanh Market, hip vintage clothing at Mayhem and cool housewares at one of the cities many concept stores like L’Uisine.

4. Traveling Within Vietnam is So Easy

With free Wifi available nearly everywhere, domestic flights dipping as low as $20 USD and English spoken widely, navigating a country-wide itinerary is easy. When searching “where to visit in Vietnam” you’ll find a number of incredible vistas & excursions. While so many destinations could top our list of must-dos, you’ll likely be inspired to knock Ha Long Bay off your bucket list.

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Where to stay: You’ll want to book an overnight cruise to truly experience the glory of Ha Long Bay and Christina Diamond Cruise comes highly recommended starting at $240, with all meals included.

Other excursions to consider: Sapa, Ninh Binh, the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam is without a doubt one of our favorite travel destinations, and we think you’ll love it! But if you’re looking for more honeymoon inspiration browse through our travel section & find the best weather for your honeymoon on our Where To Travel: Month by Month guide.

Snag more tips from our Vietnam (& worldwide) honeymoon on my Instagram, adventureclaire.

  Photographer: Claire Eliza

Photographer: Claire Eliza

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Top Things to do in Bali

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Sunrise Trek to Mount Batur (Bali) 

Chantell from Travel For Your Life

Mount Batur in Bali has one of the most incredible views you can find on the whole island.

It’s best to do the trek to arrive just in time for sunrise. On a clear day you’ll even get to see Mount Rinjani in Lombok from the top. And since it’s an active volcano you can see steam coming from the rocks.

If you’d prefer to organize the trek yourself, just go to Kintamani and ask at the tourist station at the base of Mount Batur to book a guide for the next day. There’s plenty of accommodation in town to stay for the night and you’ll only be sleeping a few hours before starting the trek anyway.

You have to have a guide to do the trek otherwise you’ll be blocked from starting the climb.

Another option is to book a tour from somewhere not too far away like Ubud which will mean your transfer to Batur is included in your ticket price, as well as the guide. They’ll pick you up the night of the trek and drop you back straight away afterwards so it removes the hassle of having to organize anything else like additional accommodation.

The climb itself is relatively short and easy for such a spectacular view.

View from the top of Mt Batur during Sunrise

Riding the waves at Kuta Beach (Bali) 

Lydia from Lydiascapes Travel

If you are someone who loves the sun, sand, sea and most importantly surfing, then Kuta Beach in Bali is the place to visit!

There are many great surf spots around Bali island to ride the waves, but I would recommend Kuta Beach if you are between a beginner to intermediate surfer, as the waves are not too high and there is a decent number of surfers around to not feel isolated or too remote from other people in the event something happens to you.

Given this is a rather popular beach amongst locals and tourists alike, there are multiple surf shops and beachside bars along the entire beach that you can compare the prices to rent a board with a rashguard provided too ( this is a wet suit you should put on to keep you from getting injured or hurt by the board – very important especially if you are a beginner surfer).

There is always the option of getting a personal coach to train you on the basics and safety tips to note before you head out. Mind you, surfing is a very tiring sport and requires a degree of technique mastering, balance, endurance and loads of energy. So don’t neglect on the refueling of water or fresh coconut before hitting the waves Cain.

Do some prior research on when is high or low tide, and do try to avoid the hottest time of the day between 12-1pm to surf to minimise the chances of getting burnt or worst still, suffer a heat stroke.

Kuta Beach is a great place also due to the convenient continuation of activities you can enjoy at night. The sun sets right over the horizon at this beach and the restaurants, bars and cafes along this beach comes alive at dusk.

So after a full action day of surfing, it’s great to relax and unwind with a drink at your choice cafe and listen to the waves while watching the sunset. The perfect type of experience for all outdoor adventure lovers!

Witnessing a cremation ceremony (Bali) 

Wendy from The Nomadic Vegan

Ngaben, which means “turning into ash”, is a cremation ceremony that is part of the intricate Hindu funeral ritual followed in Bali. If you ever have the chance to attend one of these ceremonies, don’t miss it. They take place in villages all over the island, usually once a year.

The one that I attended was near the fishing village of Padang Bai. All of the people from the village who had died in the past year, which in this case was 153 people, were cremated together.

The families placed the bones of the deceased in a multi-tiered, tower-like structure called a waddhu. It looked very much like a pagoda but was a temporary structure made from bamboo, paper and wood.

Dozens of men then carried the waddhu to a cemetery, where the bones were transferred to a sarcophagus, called a lembu, which was in the shape of a giant lion. Then the lion was set on fire and the bones of 153 people and all the offerings placed inside for the gods went up in smoke.

A ngaben is a spectacular sight, and foreigners are usually welcome to attend as long as they are respectful. It’s actually quite a festive celebration, so expect lots of music and dancing.

Tirta Gangga (Bali)

Clare from Travels in Peru 

One of my favourite places I visited while in Bali was the Tirta Gangga Royal Water Garden.  It is a former royal palace and was built in 1948 by the Raja of Karangasem.  The translation means water from the ganges.

As you first walk in it is an amazing site, very beautiful.  There are water fountains, bridges and stepping stones that you walk along to cross certain parts of water.

On a sunny day it is beautiful and certainly a place you can spend some time, whether just sitting on a chair and looking at the fishes swimming or the beautiful flowers or enjoying lunch in the restaurant overlooking the gardens.

If you do not want to do a tour then there is a bus that runs from Kuta to Tirta Gangga daily, normally departing Kuta at 7am and takes around 2 and a half hours.   I personally decided to stay 2 nights in Tirta Gangga village so that I could explore the gardens and also the area, which is beautiful.  I managed to explore when there was not bus loads of tourists which was great and to see at sunset too with the reflections on the water is amazing.

If you are in Bali then make sure you visit this magical place.

Tirta Gannga

Cafe hopping in Canggu (Bali)

Maire from Temples and Treehouses

Canggu is a laidback beach area renowned for its surf spots and cafe culture. It’s more relaxed than neighbouring party hotspots Seminyak and Kuta, but instead you’ll find trendy coffee shops, bars and restaurants. Canggu is all about dreamy beach vibes and cafe and bar hopping. The focus is on smoothie bowls, vegan treats and Instagram-friendly decor.

For brunch, visit Monsieur Spoon, Crate or Cafe Organic. Or if you’re looking for a fashionable bar for cocktails and seaside chic, you can’t go wrong with La Brisa or The Lawn, where you’ll feel a bit like you’re in a music video. My favourite was La Laguna, a Spanish-style beach bar that features incredible views and photogenic gypsy caravans.

Cafe Organic Canggu

High or Afternoon Tea (Bali)

Jacklyn from Get Lost With Jackie

One of the best things to do in Bali is indulge in the British tradition of high or afternoon tea. While it may be a bit confusing (British Tea – in Bali?) the fact that Indonesia is the sixth largest world exporter of tea – might connect some dots!

Many of the luxury hotel properties have taken a “Balinese spin” on the British tradition and serve up small Balinese desserts such as “Godoh and Pisang Rai” (fried and steamed bananas) or Bantal (pillow cake) instead of the classic scones and chocolate cake bites that are traditionally served with Afternoon Tea. Being that Bali and Lombok can be hot and humid, you can also expect to be able to order various iced teas, as opposed to the traditional hot teas.

While the Tea services are typically offered as a service alongside a hotel booking – almost any of the hotels that offer the service for their guests, are more than happy to welcome daily visitors to indulge in their High or Afternoon Teas!

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (Bali)

Arnav from HighONHimalayas.com

If you are looking for an authentic Indonesian experience with less crowds, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is the place to be. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Sight in June 2012, The Jatiluwih rice terraces located in the middle of Bali near Ganung Batukaru, are the best example of Bali’s outstanding picturesque rice fields.

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The Jatiluwih rice terraces comprise over 600 hectares of rice fields following the flowing hillside topography of the Batukaru mountain range. These are well-maintained by a traditional water management cooperatives dating back to the 9th century and passing down the generations, known as the Subak irrigation system.

  Luwak Coffee Tasting (Bali)

A lot of people don’t have this on their list, but it gets added somehow. There are plenty of small coffee plantations scattered around Bali, where one can not only go and taste the most expensive coffee in the world – Luwak coffee, but also a variety of different teas, and coffees.

For beginners Luwak coffee is basically cat poo coffee. What basically happens is that the civet cat, feeds on the best coffee berries in the wild. These beans remain intact, but pass through the cats digestive system, where fermentation occurs. When the cat poo’s, the beans are intact, and are collected by locals. After a thorough cycle of washing, cleaning and drying off, the beans are pounded, and dry roasted. And thats how the most expensive coffee in the world is made.

  Kecak Dance At Uluwatu Temple (Bali)

Mariza from Hop On World

Uluwatu might be most famous for its centuries-old Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple, stunning clifftop views and remarkable sunsets, but one thing to add to your list of things to do whilst here is to watch a Kecak Fire Dance. 

The mesmerising performance depicts a battle in which a prince and his helpers defeat an evil king. With more than 75 dancers, it’s a great performance which will leave you sitting at the edge of your seat whilst enjoying the chants, traditional dance and fire tricks. 

Tickets can be bought right at the ticket office on the grounds, so there’s no need to book through a third party. Sales start at 17:00 and tickets go for IDR 70,000 – IDR 100,000 (USD$ 5-7),  depending on when you visit. The show starts promptly at 18:00, so if you want to get a good seat in the little amphitheatre try to head in a bit earlier. 

Oh and travel tip – there are a few sneaky monkeys outside the amphitheatre, so keep your valuables safe in your bag or backpack!

  Sunset at Tanha Lot (Bali)

Ferna Mae Fernandez from Everywhere With Ferna

Sunset in Tanah Lot is one of the best things to do in Bali, Indonesia. This is why it is packed with tourists during sunset time because of the rich in colour with a bright light that disseminates over the water. In addition to this, Tanah Lot is also the most sacred temple in Bali which is formerly known as Tengah Loh that means “in the sea”, thus the beauty of the temple behind the ocean gives a different feeling when visiting. Exceptionally a sunset backdrop that gives a spectacular silhouette image.

It has a huge size in the area so being the most visited temple in Bali, no matter how crowded, a traveller can still do a lot of the things as there are so many spots to stop by and corners to get the full view of the sunset. Like their cave situated at the base of the temple where a donation is a way to get the priests blessings, apart from which a Clifftop restaurant is also open to grab some beers, sit and relax while waiting for the sun to set. This and more are just one of those that you can do while embracing the beauty of the sunset in Tanah Lot.

Sundowners at La Plancha, Seminyak (Bali)

Mariza from Hop On World

It’s no secret that Indonesia has some of the best islands in Asia to add to any destination hit-list. And, one of the most diverse islands not to miss here is Bali. With plenty to do, see and love, it’s the perfect getaway for solo travellers, couples and even families. 

One of my favourite things to do in Bali is to enjoy the sunset, right on the beach! And the perfect place to do just that is at the trendy La Plancha – a hipster bar in Seminyak. 

The bar has plenty of seating both inside and on the beach. But the best spot to enjoy the vibe is undoubtedly stretched out on one of the many brightly colored bean bags, feet in the sand and cocktail in hand! 

La Plancha gets very crowded just before sunset, so be sure to grab your spot early. They have a wide selection of tasty meals and platters, as well as an extensive drinks menu (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). 

USS Liberty Wreck Dive – Tulamben (Bali)

Henry Wu from This Life of Travel

The USS Liberty Wreck is one the most famous dive sites in Bali for good reason. If you come to Bali and are an advanced diver, this one is a must! Some history on this ship – The Liberty was a United States Army cargo ship torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-166 in January 1942 and beached on the island of Bali. In 1963 a volcanic eruption moved the ship off the beach into the water, making it the dive site it is today – lying on a sand slope in 9 to 30 m of water.

The wreck is approximately 130 m long with the shallowest part at about 5 m deep and the deepest on the other side of the wreck at about 30 m deep. 

If you go very early in the morning, you will see Bumphead parrotfish who sleep there overnight. It’s also the best time to see Mola-Mola, Manta rays, turtles and any Whale Sharks passing through. 

Otherwise, the ship is completely covered with anemones, gorgonian fans, and coral. There is an amazing variety of marine life everywhere here such as anglerfish, nudibranchs, ghost pipe fish, shrimp/goby, eels, reat barracuda, Giant groupers, batfish, sweetlips, batfish, fusiliers, and butterflyfish.

 It is also an excellent place for a great night dive where you’ll see Spanish dancers, sleeping Bumphead parrotfish in their cocoons, flashlight fish, Bobtail squid, and possibly even phosphorescence!

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  Monkey Forest Santuary (Ubud) 

Cazzy from Dream Big Travel Far blog

If you love monkeys, then you’ll love Monkey Forest in Ubud. A visit to the amazing Monkey Forest will give you a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with various monkeys, including cute baby monkeys! This is quite an interactive experience and there are around 700 monkeys in the forest.

You can purchase some bananas and the monkeys will eat them out of your hands, or they’ll even sit on your head or shoulder whilst eating. Monkeys can be random creatures so move slow with them and don’t try and touch the babies or their mums won’t like it. It’s such a fun experience and something everyone should do. Don’t wear any glasses or have anything on you that a monkey can steal- they are crafty!

The Monkey Forest itself is considered sacred by the locals, so definitely treat it with respect. You could easily spend up to two hours here walking around and playing with monkeys. You’ll probably spot other wildlife there too and there are over 150 species of trees. There are lots of eateries, coffee shops and souvenir shops if you need a bite to eat afterwards. This is definitely one of the best things to do in Bali and you’ll get some awesome pictures.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces (Ubud)

Amanda from Fly Stay Luxe

No doubt you’ve seen the photos on Instagram of beautiful Balinese rice paddies, stepping down a steep mountain with early morning sun rays peeping through the tall palm trees, and a beautiful lady twirling around wearing a flowy tropical maxi-dress. There are literally hundreds of rice terraces dotted around the mountains of Ubud, but the Tegalalang Rice Terraces are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in all of Indonesia.

Located 20 minute’s drive north of the artisan town of Ubud, the Tegalalang Rice Terraces are easily accessible by car or bike and is a wonderful place to explore in the heart of Bali. The best time to visit Tegalalang is early morning. The tourist buses tend to start arriving after 10am. 

To enter the rice terraces, you will need to pay IDR 15,000 per person (approximately USD 1.20) plus IDR 5,000 for parking. As you explore further into the terraces, you will also be encouraged to pay a small donation (equivalent of 50c) to the farmers that work in the fields. 

If wandering around the steep rice terraces is not your thing, there are also many small cafes located on the side of the road, where you can savour a traditional Indonesian meal while enjoying beautiful views over the rice terraces.

Yoga Barn(Ubud)

Amanda from Fly Stay Luxe

If there’s one thing Bali is well known for, it’s the relaxing and mindful practice of yoga. Located in the heart of Ubud, Bali’s cultural centre, Yoga Barn offers a calming respite from the bustling streets and markets. A place that is focused on bringing together community and giving back to the island, Yoga Barn has become a popular hotspot amongst local expats and travellers passing through.

Yoga Barn offers 10+ yoga classes daily, including Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Beginners Yoga, Power Yoga, meditation classes, workshops and much more. There is also an onsite Holistic Healing Centre and they host weekly community events, such as movie nights and community buffet dinners. The delicious organic Garden Kafe is one of the best places to eat in Ubud. Guest House accommodation is also available.

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or absolute beginner, Yoga Barn offers something for everyone, with world-class teachers from countries all over the world. So, if you’re looking for an authentic, cultural experience during your visit to Bali, be sure to check out the Yoga Barn.

Diving with Manta Rays and Mola Mola ( Nusa Penida)

Campbell and Alya from Stingy Nomads

Nusa Penida is one of 3 islands separated from Bali on the east side by The Bandung Strait.  The nutrient rich upwelling here brings exiting marine life over the beautiful coral reefs making for excellent diving. The water around Nusa Penida is fairly cold and the deep-water trench here is renowned as one of the top places in the world to spot mola mola, the giant oceanic sunfish. The strange looking mola mola looks like a big head swimming around without a body and is the heaviest known bony fish in the world. These fish usually live very deep but they come up to shallow waters from August to October to be cleaned of skin parasites, divers from all over the world come to see this. Nusa Penida is also an excellent place to dive or snorkel with Manta rays.

We saw plenty of Manta Rays every time we went to the famous dive spot, Manta Point, they often swim close to the surface and I enjoyed snorkeling with them more than diving. Mantas can be seen here all year round, with the peak season from August to October. The pumping currents around Nusa Penida makes for excellent drift dives with beautiful scenery floating over hard and soft corals, gorgonian sea fans and amazing marine life, we saw turtles, reef sharks and some big marble rays.

A Trip to Nusa Lembongan

Ron and Michele from Legging It Travel Blog

The perfect getaway from the Bali Mainland is a trip to Lembongan. This can be done as a day trip through many of the transport companies where you go over and spend the time mainly on the boat but also get the opportunity to explore small parts of the Island.

However, to really take in the island it is well worth getting the ferry across from Sanur, and staying for a few days. Ferry companies will pick you up from your hotel and drop you back on your return. Transport around the island is minimal as there are no cars on the island, so you can get the taxi/ buses (open topped trucks from place to place or it really is the perfect place to try a scooter (I do recommend you check your travel insurance).

It costs about $6 Aus to hire a bike for the day and this gives you the freedom to see the whole island. If you do not feel confident enough to do this, there are days trips available as well. Renowned for its surf you will see plenty of bikes rigged up to carry surfboards to the waves but there are many other interesting places to see as well, stunning temples, amazing beaches and really quirky bars.

During the day the Island is busy with day trippers but after about 4pm the area becomes much more relaxed and there are plenty of lovely restaurants and bars to enjoy a cocktail and the stunning sunsets.

  A trip to The Gili Islands (Lombok)

Sharon from Dive Into Malaysia

Visiting the Gili Islands is the perfect thing to do when you are visiting Bali or Lombok. Located between these two islands, they are convenient to get to from either location but they are much closer to Lombok. There are ferries and boats to take you across. You can take a day trip, especially from Lombok, but I recommend you stay on the islands and explore them all.

There are three Gili Islands: Trawangan, Meno and Air.

They each have their own vibe and I recommend visiting all three. There are many boats between them or you can hire your own. They all have nice beaches, water sport and diving opportunities and plenty of places to eat and stay.

Gili Trawangan is the most popular and known as a party island. It’s the place to go for action and lots of choices. They even have a night market and stick fighting tournaments. Gili Meno is the least busy and populated. It is calm and peaceful and has some extra attractions like a bird park and turtle sanctuary. Gili Air is in the middle of the two. No island is a bad pick and it’s best to base yourself on the island that has the level of popularity that you will most enjoy.

Scuba Diving in the Gilis (Lombok)

Arnav from Eat Travel Live Repeat

The three Gili Islands, are literally a scuba divers paradise. With around 30 dive sites surrounding the three Gilis, you can have all sort of dive experiences here. Be it diving and finding yourself surrounded with 20 odd turtles, or seeing some reef sharks casually swimming around, or getting swayed in a current and discovering what flying in water is like!

You can have all sort of amazing experiences here in the waters surrounding the Gilis. There’s definitely a reason why you’ll find that almost every one on the island is a scuba diver, and has experienced the joy of exploring the pristine waters surrounding the three Gilis.

Some of the popular dive sites are Marlin Hill (for turtles), Shark Point (Wreck and Sharks), Seahorse Bay (Macro stuff), among 20 odd other dive sites.

While you are there, I would definitely recommend diving with Manta Dive Gili Air.

Mt. Rinjani Trek (Lombok)

Michelle from Full Time Explorer

The best thing I did in Indonesia was the 3 day/2 night Mt. Rinjani Trek on Lombok. Mt. Rinjani is a volcano that stands at 12,224 ft. To this day, it’s one of the most mentally and physically challenging things I’ve ever done. The first day is a steep uphill climb to the crater rim. I’d only seen volcanos from a distance, and now, I was standing on the rim of an active one! The following morning, we climbed to the summit. I was told that not everyone makes it and people are known to cry at the top. I couldn’t understand why. It didn’t look that difficult from afar.

Sunrise during the Mt Rinjani trek in Lombok

We woke up at 2:00am ready to climb the remaining 3,370 feet to the summit, and it was brutal. The entire trek is made of volcanic ash. Each time I took a step forward, I slid two steps back. I felt like I was on an elliptical made out of dust. It took nearly four hours to walk a distance I could normally do in less than one hour. Every single step I took I wanted to give up, and I had to mentally fight myself to keep from stopping. When I made it to the top, I looked out over the volcano and the view was stunning. The sun was just starting to hit the mountain and tears formed in my eyes. I’d made it to the top.

  Trip to Komodo National Park

Sara from Our Kind of Crazy

One of the most exciting experiences we had near Bali was going to see the Komodo Dragons. It’s one of the only places in the world where you can see them in the wild, and they are very cool.

First, you fly to Labuan Bajo island to stay the night, and take a boat to Komodo National Park from there. You can choose between several tours to get there. We recommend taking a few stops along the way to check out Flores, the pink beach, and swimming with manta rays on a full day tour. 

When you get to Komodo Island, you purchase your ticket, and you decide which hike you want to go on. We did the easy hike, since we had more stops on the way, but that was enough. We saw 5 and even saw a couple babies as well.

The tour guides were great and taught us a lot about them. They also posed us by the Komodo Dragons and got some great pictures for us. These beasts were awesome to watch in the wild, and even more exciting when they were walking through the trees. It’s definitely a stop to add to your list! 

Take the ferry across to Java and see the “blue fire” (Ijen) 

Chantell from Adoration 4 Adventure

One of the most memorable and exciting activities I did while in Indonesia, was seeing the “blue fire” of the Ijen Crater. The colored flames are caused by sulfur gas and can only be seen at night. They burst out over the top of the volcano, which sits beside the world’s largest acidic lake.

This phenomenal experience is only a half day trip from Denpasar, Bali by bus and ferry to Banyuwangi in East Java. You could either book an all-in-one package from Bali or travel to Banyuwangi yourself and then book a guide once you arrive.

As you will be hiking in the dark, a professional guide is highly recommended. However, if you join a group tour you can negotiate your entrance and tour fee for as little as 270,000 IDR (approximately $20 USD). We paid 13,000 IDR each for the ferry from Gilimanuk, Bali to Banyuwangi, Java then (less than $1 USD).

After two hours of trudging uphill, the guides provide gas masks to make it easier to breathe while staying close to the volcano. The groups descend down into the crater, passing local miners carrying sulfur on their backs. After witnessing the spectacular night-time show, visitors will be further amazed by the sunrise over the turquoise-colored lake.

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As moms and dads, I believe we can concur that when it concerns encouraging children to make healthy selections, it's not a simple task. So just what's a parent to do?

It starts by producing healthy options without being also noticeable concerning it. Nevertheless, for numerous children if you claim the word healthy and balanced, they'll show up their nose in disgust! It isn't really uncommon for kids to brush off healthy alternatives for the "enjoyable" food, which is greatly advertised via tv.

" If I don't buy the food they such as, they will not consume anything!" is a common myth amongst parents. The fact is if they obtain starving sufficient, they will consume. You have never come across a kid starving to death because his mommy chose not to feed him "junk food", have you?

Kids will prefer to eat healthy and balanced food. It's a procedure that takes time and also creative thinking. There are plenty of healthy foods that your youngsters can discover how to enjoy. It's simply an issue of making steady adjustments and allowing their palate to adapt to the changes. Children are made use of to consuming foods high salt and also fat, as well as need to adapt to consuming brand-new much healthier foods. This procedure takes some time. Making small modifications to the regular routine is vital.

Follow these suggestions to assist your kid make healthy and balanced choices that will last a life time.

1. Have healthy foods prepared and easy to get hold of in the kitchen.

Supply your kitchen area with fruits, vegetables, intricate starches, yogurt and lean protein. By default you are changing your youngster's food choices merely because your are restricting the availability of "fast food" as well as enhancing the accessibility of "healthy and balanced foods".

Children need an after school treat. I remember my Mother always having pre-portioned snacks all set for us and also as youngsters my sis and also I constantly waitinged to our after school treat of the day, it was a treat and a way for our household to bond. Attempt having these healthy as well as easy snacks all set for your children. A smoothie mix with yogurt and also fruit, baked tortilla chips as well as salsa, chopped apple with peanut butter, string as well as crackers, yogurt with granola or salt-less pretzels with peanuts.

2. Place your youngsters accountable of loading their very own lunch.

Make a guideline that when your youngster enters 5th grade they are accountable for making their own lunch as well as could pack anything they want as long as they load food from all the food teams.

This was the approach that my Mommy utilized. By the time my sis and also I were in the 5th quality the anticipation of "supervising" of our very own lunch made us truly wish to do it. It was a win-win since we felt grown-up and Mommy really did not have to load lunch!

3. Entail your kids in making the grocery-shopping checklist.

Discuss that they are allowed to pick one "treat" and also next to that they have to select their fruit, yogurt, bread, cereal as well as type of lunchmeat they want. And also they could use these foods to pack their own lunch!

On the refrigerator we constantly had a pad of paper with the grocery store checklist. I remember having the ability to jot down one reward I desired every week in addition to exactly what seasoned yogurt, lunchmeat and also fruit that I desired for my college lunch. I was provided the obligation of making food decisions for myself, which absolutely aided me become a responsible adult.

4. Make physical activity a part of your family members's routine.

Be active yourself and share your task with your kids. You could have fun with them, such as football, biking, skating, as well as swimming or take family walks and hikes. Being more energetic as a family members will boost physical and psychological health and wellness. Assist your children to find tasks that they delight in by showing them various possibilities.

During the summertime it was a custom for my family members to choose a bike flight every Friday evening after supper. We would certainly sing songs as well as plan games with each other; in some cases we would be having so much enjoyable that we would be out riding until 11pm. I also remember my moms and dads using it as a corrective technique, if we didn't clean our areas that week we would certainly not be able to ride out bike in the street with them.

5. Have your whole family members participate in preparing/planning household dishes.

The more your youngsters can take part in family members meals, the far better selections they will certainly want making. Healthy and balanced consuming is a family members task as well as everybody need to obtain entailed. You can start by selecting one evening a week where the entire household can come together and prepare as well as consume with each other.

Prior to our bike rides on Friday we would have a family members supper night. Commonly the meal of option was pizza. With each other we would certainly make a homemade pizza with pepperoni and veggies that we would purposefully put on the pizza. Occasionally we would certainly produce a version of our house, we each were able to make our bedrooms as well as collaborated as a family members to the living-room as well as kitchen.