MILKY WAY HIDDEN GEMS #3

BALI SECRET PLACES!

We know of Bali as a beach haven, a place for rest, relaxation and a great tan. But few people know the hidden side of Bali, the places that will take your travel adventures to the next level. If you don’t experience the extraordinary, you’ll never know what you’ve been missing out.

With the help of TravelMadeDifferent.com - we decided to experience the land, sea and skies of Bali differently. TravelMadeDifferent allows you to easily find ideas for your next adventure. Just go to their website and start curating your favourite pictures in each city. And then armed with your new bucket list, begin exploring.

We’ve had the adventure of a lifetime discovering these 14 secret places in Bali. Here’s what we got up to!

 GO HORSERIDING ALONG CANGGU BEACH

white horse along crystal clear waters, galloping into the sunset amongst gently rolling waves. It sounds like the stuff of dreams, and this can be realized at Canggu beach, where horses are available for hire. Take a 40 minute riding tour, complete with friendly guides who will gladly photograph you prancing around on these majestic beasts.

On the tour, you’ll pass by Canggu Village (20 minutes north of Seminyak, halfway to Tanah Lot). En route to the beach, it was interesting to walk along modern roads, admiring the instagrammable villas with private pools and the good looking surfers in the area! Still, the highlight of our horse-riding episode was watching them waddle over the shallow streams of water.

WATCH DOLPHINS AT LOVINA BEACH

watching to be a walk on the wild side! At first, we were apprehensive about sailing on the rustic fishing boats with makes   hift parts, but they held up, with the experienced boatmen expertly navigating the choppy waters and providing for unexpectedly fascinating photographs.

We were lucky, because a pod of dolphins swam directly towards our boat and frolicked merrily under the waves! Most of us have seen dolphins at aquariums or animal shows, but seeing them at ease and happy in their habitat was a whole new level of being one with nature

CLIMB MOUNT BATUR FOR A MAJESTIC VIEW

Climbing three hours up Mt Batur was totally worth it - you'll really feel that you’re on top of the world. What can we say about this majestic sight that could further convince you? Every hint of exhaustion was forgotten the moment we reached the peak and saw this magical landscape.

You'll want to be prepared for the journey. Wear appropriate hiking gear, pack light and make sure your shoes have enough grip. It’s hot in Bali, but as you climb higher, the weather gets cold. Remember to bring along a sweater to cope with the change in temperature! Alternatively, you may rent sweaters and pants for around S$8 at the foot of the mountain and return them after your trek.