After spending six weeks in Australia doing the west coast on the road me and Carmel we decided to spend a month in Indonesia which I always wanted to do it, but the year before we went to Vanuatu instead and then wasn’t the weight season so now basically was the perfect time just after leaving Australia and before getting the wet season in Indonesia. The initial plan was going to be Komodo island and Raja Ampat Regency but unfortunately we didn’t have enough time so we did all Bali island plus the three Gili Island, and as a surprise from Carmel we got engaged in Gili T island.

DAY 1 – Wednesday 02.10.24

( Night at: The Kirana Ungasan, Jimbaran )

( Sunrise at the airport in Adelaide )

Woke up at 4:30 am got ready grab all my stuff and Carmel took me to the airport to take my Qantas flight at 7:05 am to Melbourne. Once I got in Melbourne I mange to find a quiet area so I could do a bit of writing and then updating ig.

After I had lunch at Hungry Jacks and then I waited for Carmel which I literally saw her at the gate just few minutes and then she had to do the boarding and I had to go to my gate. Boarding for the next flight  with Qantas again at 5:45 pm, it was kind of a long flight, around 6 hours but luckily I had dinner on board and I watch first movie The idea of you and the second it was The way, my way. Finally I arrived in Denpasar around 10 pm, payed for the visa then did the police check, met Carmel at the luggage area and from there we got out together while the driver was waiting for us. Once we got at the accommodation we paid did the check in and went to sleep immediately because we were very tired from the day.

DAY 2 – Thursday 03.10.24

( Night at: The Kirana Ungasan, Jimbaran )

( Frangipani at Kirana Usangan, Jimbatan )

Woke up at 7 am had breakfast in the balcony while we enjoyed the view and chilled a bit still very tired from the traveling day that we had yesterday. Then we took few pictures around the accommodation but the weather wasn’t the best actually was pretty cloudy but we chilled by the pool anyway. Then we had lunch by the balcony in the accommodation and nap in the noon we supposed to go to party at Savaya but we were to tired to make it so we just organize everything for the following days while we order the dinner as well in the balcony and then we went to sleep pretty early.

DAY 3 – Friday 04.10.24

( Night at: The Hut Hut, Uluwatu )

( Savaya club, Uluwatu )

Woke up at 6:30 am had breakfast in the balcony and then went to purchase a SIM card near the accommodation. After went back took some pictures and pack our stuff for the check out. Get on a Gojack and went to The Hut Hut Bungalows Uluwatu where we dropped off our bags and we got in an other Gojack to have lunch Lucky Fish lounge and had a little walk and few pictures on the Bingin beach and on the way out we stopped at then Morabito Art Cliff where we originally wanted to go for lunch but opens a bit later. But we had to go back to the accommodation and started to get ready to go to Savaya to watch the sunset and party a little bit. It was very nice and actually not crowded as expected so we could enjoyed, it all finished around 9 pm where we got a Gojek to go back to the accommodation.

DAY 4 – Saturday 05.10.24

( Night at: Gravity eco boutique Hotel, Uluwatu )

( The Hut Hut, Uluwatu )

Woke up at 7 am we were very starving from the previous evening so we decided to order some McDonald for breakfast and a fruit platter complementary from the accommodation and then we took few pictures around the villa and enjoying the slow morning with a little swim till mid day where we decided to get a Gojek to the next accommodation. Got at Gravity hotel around 1 pm waited a bit for the check in while we took few pictures of the amazing place while we enjoying a fresh coconut water. Then we started to get ready for the evening because we booked dinner at El Kabron at 5 pm. Once we got there it was amazing just before sunset unfortunately is pretty expensive so we just had a cheese platter basically and then two mocktail while we enjoyed the evening. After around 9 pm we ordered a Gojek to come back to the Hotel.

DAY 5 – Sunday 06.10.24

( Night at: Legong Keraton Beach Hotel, Canggu )

( Me at Gravity Hotel, Uluwatu )

Woke up at 6:30 am and I started to take pics of the hotel then we had dinner breakfast by the pool while we took few extra pictures till the check out time. Where we did the check out but we kept staying there enjoy the pool and take few pics around while we ordered lunch and had lunch there till 3 pm. Then we order a Gojek and we went to visit Uluwatu Temple which it was really nice and with a lot of monkeys, after that we went to watch the sunset at Single Finn had a drink and then we went back to Gravity and after we get an other Gojek to go up to Canggu to go to our next acomodation which it took a around 3 hours and we stopped in a mini market to get some chips for the travel. And once we checked in we went straight to sleep very tired and sunburned from the day.

DAY 6 – Monday 07.10.24

( Night at: Legong Keraton Beach Hotel, Canggu )

( Sunset at Finn’s Club, Canggu )

Woke up at 7:30 am had breakfast at the accommodation by the while we watched the surfers. Then we tried to do the nails after breakfast but all the salon were full so we just walked around Canggu a bit and then we went back to the hotel and I colored Carmel hair. Later we had lunch by the sea in the accommodation and in the noon we flew the drone and we went to nap a bit. After we woke up and for sunset we went to Finn’s Club were we stayed there till closing having few drinks and we had few argue went back to the hotel and then back to the club till closing, luckily was very close to the accommodation. And then around mid night or a bit later we went to sleep.

DAY 7 – Tuesday 08.10.24

( Night at: The Club Villas, Seminyak )

( Bath decorated with flowers, The Club Villas Seminyak )

Woke up at 6:30 am had breakfast in the hotel by the sea while we were watching the surfers and take pictures of them. Then at 10 am we went to do the nails at AUnails which it took only one hour so then we went back and had lunch near the accommodation at Milano Restaurant and then we went back to Finn’s Club to take few quick pictures and then back at the hotel get a Gojek to the next accommodation in Seminyak. Once we get there we did the check in at the villa and they helped us to take there the luggages. The villa was amazing, very spacious and with a private pool absolutely amazing and what we wanted to chill for the rest of the noon and for the evening we order some McDonald and after we got ready to check out the La Favela which it was just few minutes walk from the villa and then we went back to sleep.

DAY 8 – Wednesday 09.10.24

( Night at: Boho Canggu )

( Luna Beach Club, Bali )

Woke up around 7 am and unfortunately I wasn’t feeling great probably got the Bali belly. So the morning didn’t start very well, even if at 8 am we have a floating breakfast in the private pool that was amazing but I didn’t even touch it honestly. Just took few pictures and then by 12 pm we check out and ordered a Gojek to the next accommodation back in Canggu. Once we did the check in we took few pictures, had a little nap and then we started to get ready to go to watch the sunset at Luna Beach Club which we got there with a Gojek. It was very nice the sunset there even if it was a bit cloudy and we get an ice cream, took few pictures around and then we left waited a bit for a Gojek and once we arrived back at the accommodation we went to sleep, I was very tired and sick from the day and the virus.

DAY 9 – Thursday 10.10.24

( Night at: Boho Canggu )

( Breakfast at Boho Canggu hotel )

Woke up at 9 am had breakfast in the accommodation while we enjoyed the rice terrace fields view. After we had a nap and then spent all noon in the accommodation tired while Carmel went to do the lashes. Once she got back we watched the sunset by the pool overlooking to the rice field and then we ordered a poke ball for dinner and we went to sleep.

DAY 10 – Friday 11.10.24

( Night at: Bali Jungle Camping by Amerta Experience, Tabanan )

( exotic fruit at the hotel, Tabanan )

Woke early had breakfast at 8 am and then I took few pictures around the hotel and Carmel was in bed a bit sick same as me few days earlier by 12 pm we did the check out and ordered a Gojek to go up to the next accommodation which it took us like two hours drive. So we get there around 3 pm, we had to walk a bit to the accommodation but was fine and then once we did the check in we took few pictures in the accommodation and then we went for a walk in the little village and then we had dinner at the accommodation and sleep and luckily Carmel started to feel a bit better.

DAY 11 – Saturday 12.10.24

( Night at: Bali Jungle Camping by Amerta Experience, Tabanan )

( Rice field viewpoint, Tabanan Regency )

Woke up at 7 am, we had breakfast at the accommodation, take few pictures and getting ready for the motorbike 3hrs tour organized by the accommodation that started at 10 am. First stop we went to see three waterfalls Blahmantung Waterfall then we stopped at the temple Vihara Dharma Giri where we couldn’t get in because we didn’t bring any cash and the as a third stop we went to visit the rice field where unfortunately Carmel crashed the drone so we looked for it without founding it and so we went back to the accommodation had lunch in there and trying to understand where it could be, once I understood the location thanks to the last videos we asked the guys if they could take us back to find it. Luckily within 10 minutes we could find it and it seems absolutely fine. So then we drove back tried to charge and was perfectly fine luckily. We chilled a bit and then we had dinner again in the accommodation and then we went to sleep.

DAY 12 – Sunday 13.10.24

( Night at: Sumberkima Hill Retreat 2, Pemuteran )

( Sunday school in Tabanan, Bali )

Woke up at 7 am trying to take same early pictures but unfortunately the camera wasn’t really working due to the humidity. Then we had breakfast and at 9 am we went to visit a local school and once we got back we just quickly did the check out and asked the lady of the accommodation to request a taxi since Gojek in the jungle wasn’t working. Luckily one guy was available and before 1 pm comes to pick up us and took us to Sumberkima hill which it took around 2 hours by car. Once we got there we did the check in show us the little chalet that we had and we tried to organize what to do the following day and chill, eat and refresh a little bit before going to watch the sunset. For sunset we went to Kima Restaurant and it was absolutely amazing, we had an ice tea and then we just chilled and after the sunset we went back to the accommodation to sleep.

DAY 13 – Monday 14.10.24

( Night at: Sumberkima Hill Retreat 2, Pemuteran )

( Pool in Sumberkima Hill Retreat )

Woke up at 7 am went to check out the Lingga pool took few pics while it was early in the morning and quiet and then breakfast at Senja Restaurant in Sumberkima Hill Retreat which it was very nice and then we chilled at the main pool for a bit then went back to the accommodation with the shuttle and we changed quickly and then we went for lunch at Kima Bar & Resto which is amazing and then we did the spa, sauna and cold ice bath overlooking the vulcano which it was very beautiful. After the spa we went to watch the sunset for dinner at Suma Restaurant which actually the sun wasn’t going down by that side but still very pretty and we totally enjoyed the food and then we woke up early due to the early morning next day.

DAY 14 – Tuesday 15.10.14

( Night at: Container Smart Stay, Bedugul )

( Beautiful sunrise at Gili Putin Sumberkima island )

Woke up at 5 am quickly got ready and then the driver comes to pick us up in front of the cabin to go to the port where we catch a boat to go to a little island called Gili Putih Sumberkima we stayed there to watch the sunrise and then the skipper took us back to the port and we went to the Mangrove Bay Restaurant and Hostel where we had a breakfast in there and it was absolutely nice. After we called the shuttle to go back up to the retreat where we did the check out at 12 pm and we took the shuttle back down to Mangrove Bay where we waited like an hour for a Gojek but finally it arrived which actually was the sister of the guy and we went to pick up her husband that drove up in the mountains to take us in the next accommodation near the lakes. Once we get there we did the check in and we went for a walk around the village and we stoped for dinner in a little typical restaurant Warung Buk Made Mus. Then we went back to the room to have a quick shower and sleep.

DAY 15 – Wednesday 16.10.24

( Night at: Alam Kawi Ubud Resort & Spa, Gianyar )

( Wanagiri Pucak Manik Waterfall, Bali )

Woke up at 7 am got ready and the guy from the accommodation gave us te delivery breakfast where we eat it down in the garden and then by 8:40 am the driver from the day tour comes to pick us up. We check out quickly took the luggage to the lobby and we got on the car with Putu tour guide. I kind of already did this tour four years ago but I’m happy to do it again with Carmel.  First we went to visit Bali Handara Gate which wasn’t very crowded in the morning, after Ulun Dan Beratan Temple then Wanagiri Hidden Hill Bali to take few pictures, later we visited the  Luwak Coffee and tea doing a tasting and then Banyumala twin waterfalls which it was a little hike but absolutely worth it. After the tour we asked the tour guide to stop again at the little typical restaurant Warung Buk Made Mus for a quick lunch and then we went back to the Container to do the check out and then and the tour guide took us to Ubud which it was like two hours ride. Once we get in the accommodation in Ubud basically was almost dark so we just went to the room unpacked and went for dinner at the restaurant of the hotel and then we went to sleep.

DAY 16 – Thursday 17.10.24

( Night at: Alam Kawi Ubud Resort & Spa, Gianyar )

( A monkey in the forest, Ubud )

Woke up at 7 am and then we had breakfast in the hotel while we took few pics around and then after we decided to go to Cretya Ubud to check out the place but basically once we got there was already cloudy because we were a bit behind schedule than expected so we left and went to visit the Monkey Forest in Ubud which it was actually very nice and we basically spent all the noon there which it was very nice and then we went for a little walk around Ubud which it was very nice till we stopped at Folk Pool & Garden which actually I’ve been there 5 years ago and I really like so I decided to go back there with Carmel. After dinner we got a Gojek back to the hotel.

DAY 17 – Friday 18.10.24

( Night at: Anja Villas Ubud )

( Anja Villas in Ubud with the private pool )

Woke up at 7 am had breakfast in the hotel and then we got ready to be at Cretya by 9 am took few pictures and had a juice. After we quickly passed by Pura Tirta Empul that I’ve already been there before but it was nice going back there and seeing a ceremony that was happening. After we went back to the hotel quickly packed everything did the check out and waited by the pool till 2 pm took few pictures get a Go jek to go to the next accommodation. Once we got there was amazing, totally love it the weather wasn’t the best so we just chilled in the villa enjoying and organized few things and the had pop mie for dinner, drunk a beer and chatted a bit before going to sleep.

DAY 18 – Saturday 19.10.24

( Night at: Shigar Livin Bali )

( Overlook on the pool and the nature )

We woke up at 7 am started to take pictures around the accommodation it was very beautiful immersed in the nature. By 8 am they bring us breakfast in the accommodation and we kept taking few pictures around and enjoy the morning. We checked out by 12 pm and we stopped at the restaurant of the accommodation at the Amertha Restaurant to have lunch while we tryed to order a Gojek to go to the next accommodation a bit further out from Ubud. Finally we could get a driver and was a bit more then an hour drive so we arrived there almost at 3 pm where we had the stuff waiting for us to do the check in. The villa was very nice and relaxing with a beautiful view to the forest and actually the room was outside like a little porch with a bed in there. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t good so we just chilled had a hot tea/coffee and by the evening we ordered some food since organized with the accommodation a little restaurant next door were doing food deliveries. The dinner was very nice and peaceful just us two in the jungle and they were went to sleep even if it was a bit cold and very humid.

DAY 19 – Sunday 20.10.24

( Night at: Bali Cliff Glamping )

( Breakfast in the bed of the accommodation )

Woke up at 7 am had breakfast in the room and unfortunately the weather still cloudy so we just chilled in the bed and enjoyed the jungle vibes and then a bit later we took few pics. At 12 pm we did the check out and the driver was ready to pick up us since we organized the transport the day before thanks to the lakes tour guide that give us his reference. The travel went pretty smooth just one hour, tired to look for an atm but we couldn’t find it. Once we got at Bali Cliff Glamping we couldn’t check in so we decided to have a quick lunch in there overlooking the pool and the ocean which it was amazing. In the noon after the check in we just chilled and tried to organize stuff for the following days. And before sunset we decided to get a driver from the hotel to take us to the atm to cash out and a little stop in the supermarket. After we went back to the tend, colored Carmel’s hair, had noodle for dinner and we kept organizing thing till we went to sleep pretty tired from the day.

DAY 20 – Monday 21.10.24

( Night at: Bali Cliff Glamping )

( The pool at the Bali Cliff Glamping )

We woke up at 8 am pretty tired from all the travel so we decided to go to the pool take few pictures and we had breakfast there. After we decided to spend the day by the pool and chilling so we did it till noon where we went to explore the village around trying to find a little local restaurant to but we didn’t really like it so we just went back to the tend, had noodle for dinner and we went to sleep.

DAY 21 – Tuesday 22.10.24

( Night at: Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili Trawangan )

( 22.10.2024 Carmel proposes to me )

Woke up at 6 am packed everything and get ready to leave the room while the driver from the accommodation arrived at 6:30 am and took us to Padangbai where we catch the ferry with Wahana Virendra at 8:40 am departed but was a bit in late actually and the total journey is about 1 hour and half. We arrived in Gili Trawangan at around 11 am and then we took an horse and cart ( Cidomo ) to go to the accommodation. Once we got there I went to chill by the pool and Carmel went to the reception to organize everything. Then we had lunch at the hotel and we went to check in. The room was beautiful and they wrote the flower petals “ happy anniversary “ very sweet and then we got ready, well Carmel told me to get ready for the activity that we have to do. Few guys knock at the door and then I can see that she was pretty nervous so I felt that something was happening but I wasn’t totally sure, get out of the door and the photographer ask about taking pictures with the ring so I immediately understood and Carmel got over upset so yes she was about to propose. We took few pictures around and then other pictures in by the sea and then when the sound goes down she asked me to merry me, it was very sweet totally loved it and the photographer still there taking more pictures till we started the dinner which is when they left. We kept having the dinner and then we went to sleep.

DAY 22 – Wednesday 23.10.24

( Night at: Hotel Ombak Sunset, Gili Trawangan )

( The Nest in Gili Meno island )

Woke up at 7 am went to have breakfast, we rent the bikes and we went to the port to start the Gili island snorkeling tour booked on get your guide which honestly wasn’t really worth it, I mean yes to see the turtles but other spot like the nest not really because the tour started at 9 am and we got there at 10 am and by then it was full of people unfortunately so we couldn’t really enjoy but the the next to snorkeling spot were amazing and we could swim with the turtles. After we went to Gili air for lunch and we stopped at Black Sweet Restaurant Dan Bar which has and amazing sea view then we went back to te boat and we did one more stop in Gili Meno to see the baby turtles. So it was a beautiful tour and we also rented a go pro to take few extra pictures. We went back around 4 pm took the bikes back and then we got ready same as the night before to take few extra pictures during sunset since it was a bit less windy fortunately and then we went to sleep very tired.

DAY 23 – Thursday 24.10.24

( Night at: Cafe Gili Beach Bungalow, Gili Meno )

( Sunset by the beach in Gili Meno )

We woke up at 7 am had breakfast and today I had a surprise and was also out two years anniversary so we took few pictures in the morning and then at 10 am we went to the spa to do a massage which it was my first massage, honestly it was different so not sure if I like it or not but well I tried and then after we went back to the room and we packed everything and did the check out around 1 pm and after get on a horse cart arranged with the hotel to take us to the port. The ferry was at 2 pm and the ride was good Carmel organized it so I don’t remember the company name and it was a very short ride, once we get there we took an other horse cart but we realized that the accommodation that I booked was in the wrong month so luckily we could cancel and we just went in the accommodation next door where we did the check in and while we were waiting for the room we had lunch. The we change went to watch the sunset just by the beach and around 7 pm we watched the fire show at Malfina Becah Bar & Resto and the we went for the anniversary dinner at Bachlux and then we went home to sleep.

DAY 24 – Friday 25.10.24

( Night at: Cafe Gili Beach Bungalow, Gili Meno )

( Beach at Gili Meno )

We woke up around 8 am did breakfast at the accommodation, took few pictures around, renting the snorkeling gear for the day after and then we went to Le Pirate for lunch which it was very nice and relaxing, after we did a little walk around grab a corn cooked and then we stopped for a coconut water and watch the sunset at Bubbles Bar & Restaurant and after we walked back to the accommodation and we went to sleep.

DAY 25 – Saturday 26.10.24

( Night at: Island view Bar & Bungalow, Gili Air )

( Riding a horse during the sunset in Gili Air )

We woke up early at 5:30 am and we got ready to walk till the nest and then go to swim there as we did it in the day tour but this time just from the shore with the snorkeling gear that we rented near the accommodation. It went a bit better at least there were less people and I could took few pictures but honestly not really enjoying, because all the private tours were there already. After we walked back to the hotel to have breakfast and then we took few pictures on the beach and by 11 am we check out order a horse cart to go to the port to get the ferry to Gili Air. Again it was a very short ride and once we get there we took again an other house cart and did the check in the accommodation which it was very beautiful and after we organize out stuff we went to the restaurant by the beach to have lunch after we explore a bit, nap and then at 5 pm we did the horse riding experience by the beach for sunset which it was amazing, after we went to the atm had a beer by the bar and we went to sleep.

DAY 26 – Sunday 27.10.24

( Night at: Kiki Village Paddy Field, Canggu )

( The written on the bed in Kiki Village Paddy )

We woke up at 8 am had breakfast at the bar by the sea and then we took few pictures around and chill a bit, the we packed everything for the check out and we went to have lunch at the restaurant by the sea part of the accommodation. We left the accommodation and went to the port with the horse cart and then we got on the boat at 2 pm to go back to Bali. The boat ride took like three hours stopped in Lombok ( Pamenang port ) and Nusa Penida and the finally we went to Bali by 5:30 pm, we waited for the luggage and the driver which it was organize already thanks to previous drivers. From the port to the villa again was like a long drive due to the traffic and once we got there we just did the check in, order some poke ball and chilled by the pool before going to sleep.

DAY 27 – Monday 28.10.24

( Night at: Kiki Village Paddy Field, Canggu )

( The Lawn beach club, Canggu )

Woke up at 8 am and we got delivered the floating breakfast which it was very nice, took few pictures and then we did few organizing woke such as doing my thesis and for lunch we ordered a poke again, had a quick nap and then we went to to The Lawn beach club to watch the sunset and then back home to change and Brick Lane to say hi to Carmel friend and then we went to Old Man for a beer and then back to the accommodation to sleep.

DAY 28 – Tuesday 29.10.24

( Night at: Kiki Village Paddy Field, Canggu )

( The pool at Kiki Village Paddy Field in Canggu )

We woke up early Carmel order a delivery breakfast so we had a chill breakfast in the bed, and then Carmel went to do her tattoo in Seminyak and I stayed home all day trying to do the thesis and in the noon I slept a bit because I wasn’t feeling very good actually. In the evening I ordered a Go Jack bike and I went to visit Carmel to the tattoo studio and then we went back home together around 10 pm to have dinner and other poke ball and then sleep.

DAY 29 – Wednesday 30.10.24

( Ready to fly to the next country as an engaged couple )

Woke up at 8 am ordered some McDonald and then we took few more pictures in the accommodation while we packed everything and by 12 pm we did the check out. After we walked to the pharmacy and from there we took a Go Jack to do the nail AUnails to get them done and at 3 pm we went to do the lashes at Miss DD lashes which they did a good job but they took very long so we finished around 7 pm and then we got a Go Jack bike on the way back to the accommodation where we left all our belongings and then the lady there called a driver to the airport. Once we got there was pretty early so we had dinner there and than we board to the next flight at 11:30 pm which unfortunately was with Jet Start but wasn’t that bad just few hours to Singapore, where we landed at 1:46 am.

Four weeks in Indonesia recap:

– 17 different Accomodation including: tree house, huts, glamping and containers

– Countless Gojek, Grab and local drivers

– Bali belly the first week (and maybe again later)

– Rode on scooters, bikes, horse cart and horseback

– Took six boats

– Smashed a drone into a palm tree ( Carmel )

– Nearly drowned in a rice field

– Visited a local primary school

– Tried the Luwak coffee

– Ate plenty of non-recommended local food, including pop mie daily

– Swam with turtles and local fishes

– Stabbed my hand while trying to kill a spider in the jungle

– Visited waterfalls, lakes, rice terrace, islands and temples

– Bitten by a monkey ( Carmel )

– Drunk plenty of fresh coconut water

– Booked two accommodation for the wrong month (oops)

– Bitten on the shoulder by not sure what, and still healing

– Failed hair die attempt on Carmel

– Constantly surrounded by sounds of Tokay gecko