Bali, Indonesia

Bali is known as the Island of the Gods. I've been to this island for several times now and would love to come back again. Last year was the most memorable. I went there for three weeks with my fiance. Then came back and stayed for another three weeks...for our honeymoon.

I personally love the cheap airfares from Jetstar and Lion Air.

Alright, this place is very beautiful, laid back, CHEAP, and has interesting shopping, food and night life to offer. Things that I've tried and would love to try again:

1. Learn to surf at Kuta Beach. Surfboards are everywhere and I recommend that you rent surfboards from the Sumatran Boys just in front of Vivo Rosso restaurant. You can rent the boards $10 or less for one whole day. Ofcourse, as a beginner, you have to hire a surf trainer/surf teacher/simply a surfer.

2. Kuta night life along the Legian Road. You can try Sky Garden or Apache for reggae nights. Actually, there are loads of bars around Kuta just take extra caution as there are threats of terrorism especially now that the Bali bombers have been executed. My hubby and I avoid going out to packed bars especially during weekends. We just love to buy our drinks and take them to our beach inn.

3. Shop and shop at surf shops like Billabong, Roxy, Rip Curl, etc along the Legian Road. They are way cheaper than Singapore.

4. Sunset at Tanah Lot....simply breath taking

5. See the Kecak Dance at Ulu Watu from 6-7pm. My hubby loves this.

6. Visit Padang Padang and Dream Land surf beaches for chilling out. Only experienced surfers can surf on these beaches. So if you're just learning how to surf, just enjoy the view and chill out to the max!

7. Shop for souvenirs at Matahari mall.

8. Shop for sarong, beach and sun dresses from stores along the road and know how to haggle! Some vendors can't be trusted.

9. Visit The Bali bombing memorial on the site of Paddy's Pub. It was built in memory of the 202 innocent people killed in Kuta on 12 October 2002.

10. Try the food, but ofcourse! Try the fresh fruit shakes, nasi goreng, nasi bungkus.

11. If you're a fan of Mc D, check out Mac Donalds in front of the Kuta Beach and take a picture with the surfing Ronald.

12. Try the donuts from Dunkin Donuts in front of the Kuta beach too.

13. Make friends from around the world.