Not a country — a collection of personalities.
Indonesia isn’t a place you visit once and tick off a list. It’s a thousand islands wide, wildly diverse, and gently chaotic in the most unforgettable way. One day you’re watching the sun rise over ancient temples, the next you’re hopping ferries, dodging scooters, and eating something delicious you can’t pronounce — and honestly, wouldn’t want to live without now.
From volcanic landscapes and jungle adventures to beaches that feel untouched and cities that never sit still, Indonesia keeps you curious. It stretches you just enough — culturally, emotionally, sometimes physically — and rewards you generously for it. With warmth. With flavour. With moments that stay long after the passport stamps fade.
This is a place where life happens loudly and lovingly. Where faith, family, food, and freedom coexist beautifully. Where every island tells a different story, but the feeling is always the same: you’re welcome here.
Indonesia doesn’t rush you.
It invites you to explore slowly… even when the journey gets a little bumpy.
Come with a plan if you must — but expect it to change.
Indonesia has a habit of leading you exactly where you’re meant to be.
After a long, heat-filled day in Ubud, Bebek Teba Sari offered exactly what we needed — a floating gazebo, rice fields glowing at dusk, comforting food, and the rare luxury of not having to decide anything. This wasn’t about spectacle or trends. It was about space, softness, and letting the day settle.
A family-friendly ATV ride through Bali’s jungle that delivered mud, laughter, and unforgettable memories — from toddlers to grandparents.
On our final night in Ubud, we wandered with no plan and found Pasir — a calm, flavour-driven restaurant blending Balinese ingredients with Mediterranean technique. Thoughtful dishes, a warm upstairs space, and one unforgettable dessert made this an unplanned meal we still talk about. A quiet standout in Ubud’s dining scene.
Truntum Kuta was our gentle landing in Bali — a beachfront stay that made travelling with kids feel easy. With multiple pools, cultural activities, reliable dining, and a walkable location, it offered comfort, convenience, and space to simply be together.
From visas and arrival forms to money tips, internet, and packing smart for landing day — this Bali arrival guide covers the small things that make a big difference. A calm, mum-approved checklist to help you land relaxed and ready to enjoy your holiday.
Kuta was our soft landing into Bali. With two young kids and tired bodies fresh from Melbourne, we kept things slow — pool days, rainy swims, easy meals, and moments that didn’t ask us to rush. This is how Kuta gave us the gentlest beginning to our Bali story.
Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the most accessible waterfalls near Ubud — but with kids, access is only half the story. This is our honest experience visiting Tegenungan with children, navigating the heat, the steps, and why pairing it with Omma Dayclub turned a potentially exhausting stop into one of our most balanced Ubud days.
Travelling to Ubud with kids? Sangeh Monkey Forest offers a calmer alternative to the busy Ubud Monkey Forest — with gentler monkeys, shaded paths, included water and food, and room to explore at your own pace. A monkey experience that feels balanced, respectful, and genuinely enjoyable for families.
Ubud with kids isn’t all calm yoga mornings and jungle serenity — it’s waterfalls that demand effort, swings that test patience, monkeys that surprise you, and moments of quiet relief when you least expect them. This is our honest, lived-in guide to doing Ubud as a family — what worked, what didn’t, and how we found joy in the in-between.
Hi, I’m Sid
Mum | Foodie | Explorer | Writer
Somewhere between lunchboxes, laundry, and toddler tantrums at airport security, I lost “Sid” and became just “Ma.” Eat Play Travel with Sid is my journey back, through food that feeds the soul, laughter that fills the room, and adventures that remind me who I am (and how much chocolate counts as self-care).
- Sid
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