First AIRBNB experiences part 1

As mention from my previous post, I was looking for accommodations via AIRBNB with considerations of :

(1) Quiet and peaceful 

(2) Not far away from the attractions 

(3) Home stay 

(4) UBUD area

(5) Free breakfast 

(6) Price ranging from SGD$20-50

(7) Provide affordable airport pick up and drop off

(8) Provide affordable meals 

(9) Able to engage in the balinese culture 

I choose Cozy Wayan Sueta Bed & Breakfast

Why is that so? 

(1) It is only 15 minutes away from UBUD central and during the ride you will be passing by many lovely rice paddies and rice terraces. Magnificent view! 

(2) The homestay is located at Taman Village. It feels like you are staying in the rainforest instead. And just 5 minutes walk down the road on the right upon the entrance, you will be presented with beautiful rice terraces and rice paddies. It is safe to walk alone around the village. Everybody here knows one another and the Balinese people are really nice! Just smile and say HI to them! But during the night time, Wayan make sure that you will be accompany by their sons!

During my first walk, I was accompany by Fido. He is a smart dog! When he saw me turing to the right, he knew right away that I was heading to the rice paddies and then he lead the way for me. I was surprised as I was wondering whether to follow him or not! 

During the night, please asked somebody to bring you to the rice paddies because there are many fireflies! In Singapore, it is impossible to see one. And also look up into the sky as there are uncountable number of stars. I even manage to see shooting stars. ( The balinese people called it falling stars instead! )

(3) Accommodation : Everyday there will be a helper who help to clean the room and make the bed. The helpers are Wayan's relatives. Room and bed are clean. Towels smell goods! Hot and cold shower! There is no air-conditioning in the room. A ceiling fan and a standing fan is provided. And since the house is located at far back to the village, the place feels cool. 

To be continued ... in part 2

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Solo traveling to Bali Part 1

Female traveling solo to Bali 

My first solo trip to Bali started as I need a getaway to heal me because I was breaking down and tearing apart due to friendship problems. I could not find anybody to travel with me so I decided to travel alone instead. I started reading blogs on experiences of female traveler traveling solo. Impulsively, I book my flight tickets as Singapore airline was having a sales of $293 for a return flight to Bali. 

Then I started searching for accommodation. I was seeking for a home stay rather than hotel style. Got to admit, as I was searching for a home stay in trip advisor, I get paranoid even if there was 1 bad reviews out of the 45 review of the home stay. Eventually I gave up on trip advisor and started my search engine on Airbnb. 

I was basically only looking for UBUD area. Reason being : EAT.PRAY.LOVE movie inspired me and I was looking for a less tourist area. I wanted peace to heal me. I hate being in a area filled with clubs and pubs. UBUD is filled with greens.

Upon looking at 300++ searches and of price ranging from $20-$50, I choose to stay with cozy wayan sueta bed & breakfast.

I didn't plan any itineracy for my trip as I want it to be stress free and just go with the flow. 

So let's start : 

11 DECEMBER - I felt anxiety, excitement and fear in me. I guess everybody will feel it upon their first solo traveling. I am also worried that no one will be fetching me for my transfer. However, as I got to my seats, the anxiety and fear slowly relieved. It was a rough 2 hrs 30 mins ride to Bali. 

Fluffy clouds that got me even more excited 

Reached the Ngurahrai airport

* Do note that for a few countries, you had to go to the VISA counter to pay and obtained your visa. However as for Singaporean, you do not need it. If you are confused as for whether do you need to get a visa or not, just beside the quencing point, there are printed boards with listed countries that need visa. ( DAMN IT, I SHOULD HAD TAKEN A PICTURE OF IT )

After getting my bags and undergoing the inspection process, I got out to the departure hall praying that the driver will be there. Found a driver who had my full name " APPLE YEO HUI JING "! I waved to signal him and quickly ran over to him. He introduce himself as Wayan's cousin and help me with my luggage to the car. 

He was an interesting man who had a lot of interest in Singapore and wanted to learn English, Chinese and Hokkien from me. The ride was an 1 hour and 15 minutes to their home stay. 

In my next post, I will be talking about my first #AIRBNB experience with Wayan Sueta and family

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