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Hello... This trip has been marinated for many years.

But today I want to tell you, giggle giggle.

The origin of this trip dates back several years when a friend won a lucky draw for a two-night stay in Bali at The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali (a 5-star resort). However, due to unforeseen circumstances, she was unable to go and offered the trip to me. This marked my first international travel experience. With free accommodation secured, I invited a colleague to join me, and together we embarked on our journey in December, amidst the lingering presence of rain.

The total cost for a 2-night, 3-day trip was approximately 18,000.00 baht (excluding accommodation).

• Traveled by Thai Airways (I remember buying through an agent).

- For sightseeing in Bali, we coordinated with the hotel to provide a guide and driver (I don't remember the price anymore).

This is included in the cost of 18,000.00.

- Regarding food, they ate very luxuriously. In the morning, they had breakfast at the hotel. In the evening, they had a dinner buffet at the hotel. At noon, the guide took them to eat local food.

- Tourist attractions will be covered in the next post, as some of their names are difficult to pronounce, but they are beautiful.

The average flight time from Bangkok to Bali (Denpasar) is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
The distance from Bangkok to Bali (Denpasar) is 2,976 km.

Upon arrival at the airport, immigration clearance was smooth. Please note that a visa is not required for Bali.
We exchanged currency in Thailand and then exchanged additional currency at a shop in Bali (guided by our tour guide).

Upon arrival, our guide led us to the first stop of the day, the "P U R A L U H U R T A N A H L O T." This is a must-see destination.

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Tanah Lot Temple: A Picturesque Balinese Landmark

Tanah Lot Temple (Pura Tanah Lot) is a renowned Balinese temple, attracting countless tourists eager to capture its beauty. As one of seven sea temples built along the island's coastline, it offers a serene setting for reflection and breathtaking sunset views.

While my visit was unfortunately marred by rain, the temple's allure remains undeniable.

Upon exiting the airport, one is greeted by a stunning sculpture, leaving a lasting impression even after a brief encounter.

The path leads through vast green rice fields. This place is known as the most beautiful terraced rice field viewing spot. However, in our opinion, Sapa in Vietnam and Ban Pa Pong Piang in Thailand are equally stunning.

Is this the Indian Ocean?

After admiring the beauty of the temple in the middle of the water, our dream temple, the guide took the five of us to dinner at Jimbaran Beach. Located in the south of Kuta, it is a white sand beach contrasting with the blue sea. Tourists like to dine and watch the sunset. There are dozens of beachfront restaurants in the area, but I felt like I was being cheated somehow. The food was ridiculously expensive, costing over a thousand baht per person for just a few dishes. I don't know if we were cheated or if we were just stupid. Before we arrived, we saw a group of foreigners looking at the menu and then walking away after calculating the price. Only our table continued to eat. Sigh. I recommend being mindful because before you buy anything there, you have to convert the currency from Balinese to dollars and then from dollars to baht. But the atmosphere was beautiful and magnificent. The sky that day was so beautiful, it was a purplish color that I had never seen before.

Dinner and Hotel Stay

After dinner, the guide dropped us off at the hotel. We received a voucher for a free stay for 1 room, 2 people, including breakfast. We could add an extra person for a fee. We also booked an additional room. The hotel was absolutely beautiful.

Day 2 in Bali: An Early Start and a Diverse Breakfast

On the second day in Bali, we woke up early and had breakfast at the hotel. Due to our tight schedule, we didn't have time to explore the surroundings before breakfast. Our guide was scheduled to pick us up at nine o'clock, so we had to finish our meal quickly.

The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of international options, including Thai dishes like shrimp fried rice. The rice was particularly delicious, with perfectly cooked grains.

This is the dinner menu. We asked for it to see what was available for dinner. We ended up having a buffet that day, priced according to the menu.

9:00 AM: Our guide arrived on time to pick us up.

This is a picture of the car we used for our tour in Bali.

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Today's program, please.

1. The guide took us to see batik crafts.

2. Purchased a set of traditional performance attire (as the accompanying professor teaches performing arts, they bought it to wear for performances in Thailand as well).

3. View jewelry making methods.

4. The most beautiful rice terraces (according to the guide 55555+)

5. Visit the Civet Coffee Farm (a must-see on every review, lol)

6. The 11-story lakeside "U L U N D A N U" temple (Pura Ulun Danu Beratan) in the middle of the lake.

7. "Pura Taman Ayun," a sacred Balinese ceremonial site, is off-limits to tourists.

8. Purchase Balinese traditional dance costume accessories.

1. The guide took us to see batik handicrafts.

2. Buy local performance costumes.

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3. Visit the production sites and jewelry trading areas in Bali, Indonesia, to observe jewelry-making techniques.

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4. The most beautiful terraced rice fields

5. Visit the Civet Coffee Farm (A must-see on any itinerary!)

Enjoy a cup of civet coffee while taking in the beautiful rice paddy views.

This is a coffee tree...

This is a vanilla plant.

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This is cocoa fruit.

Our next stop is a significant landmark, just like Tanah Lot. When visiting Bali, this is a must-see destination. Remember, it's a must!

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6. 11-story riverside crematorium "U L U N D A N U"

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Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, also known as Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, is situated on the edge of Lake Bratan, with a backdrop of towering volcanoes occasionally veiled by white clouds. Built in the 17th century, the temple serves as a site for both Buddhist and Hindu religious ceremonies, and is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of water. The temple is inaccessible by foot and is characterized by its distinctive multi-tiered meru roofs, constructed with 11 layers of thatched straw. Its beauty has made it a prominent feature in Balinese tourism advertisements.

7. "P U R A T A M A N A Y U N," a sacred Balinese ceremonial site.
Tourists are prohibited from entering.

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We walked around outside and it was very beautiful.

Taman Ayun, the Royal Temple of Mengwi

Taman Ayun, also known as the Mengwi Royal Temple, is a significant religious site in Bali. As a royal temple, it was reserved for specific rituals performed by priests (Brahmins) and the ruling class.

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8. Stop by to buy Balinese traditional dance costume accessories.

The last morning in Bali... We woke up early as usual.

Today we have to catch a flight back to Bangkok at 3:30 PM.

Before checking out, I want to explore the hotel first.

The hotel is beautiful, the service is very good, and the staff are friendly and lovely.

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After checking out of the hotel, before arriving at the airport, the guide took us to an artist's house who works in painting. It was very beautiful.

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This is a set of traditional Balinese clothing for young men and women.