Adventures in Bali

We spent three weeks pretty much just exisiting at a quiet villa on the outskirts of Ubud Village. This is where we really started to appreciate slow travel.

Our temporary home in Bali.

Which isn’t to day we were totally sedentary. We did see many interesting sights in the surrounding countryside, and even took time to be attacked by monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest and relax in the wonderful Pondok Pekak Library.

Getting Around Bali

How to Get Around Bali

We realized early in our stay that our time in Bali would require some kind of vehicle. That choice turned out ot be more complicated than we thought.

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We also met and hung out with a number of other traveling families, which was a welcome bit of socializing for both kids and adults.


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Tom Fassbender

Tom Fassbender

Writer • Explorer

Tom Fassbender is a writer of things with a hearty adventurous streak. When not undertaking an adventure, he’s been known to enjoy a cup of coffee or two. You can find him at Facebook, Instagram, and the links below.


Header Image: The Barong dance. All images from the author's collection.