Bali

This past summer, I had the most amazing experience traveling to Bali, Indonesia. It was a place that healed my soul, before I even knew that my soul needed healing. An island known for its rice paddies, beaches, culture, volcanic mountains, temples, yoga and meditation. Here are some tips from my travels to Bingin Beach and Ubud.

BINGIN BEACH

Words that come to mind: Beaches, Southern tip of Bali, Meditation, Yoga, Massages, Cliffs, Juicing, Bintang Beer, Surfing, Mr. Tendon, Tempe

Where to stay: The Temple Lodge

• Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean
• Seven suites each with its own unique style and decoration. Three rooms offer ocean view while the other 4 are hidden with a garden view. The Temple Suite has its own pool
• All suites have hot water, a fan, a safety lock box and private bathrooms
• The Eagle's Nest (where I stayed), is halfway down the cliff down a steep set of stairs. But once you get down there, it is beautiful! You do have to be careful of the occasional monkey raids
• Amazing spa and massage services on site
• Daily yoga and meditation
• Infinity pool overlooking the ocean
• Kitchen and restaurant open all day with the friendly staff cooking up cuisines that include vegetarian, Ayurvedic, macrobiotic, Indian, Balinese and Italian
• Fresh juices and alcoholic drinks available all day

Where to eat:

Traveling is Good for the Soul

Why is traveling good for the soul? The greatest life experiences come from visiting other parts of the world and experiencing new things. Here is what we really get out of it.

An escape from day to day demands. Who doesn't want to get away from their usual responsibilities? This is a time to disconnect from all of technology and soak in what your vacation spot has to offer.

Experience new cultures. Food, language, people. Every place you go has something new for you to experience. Throw yourself into the local culture and learn things about other people and other places will help you learn things about yourself.

Become a better you. You will experience things you have never seen before and might face challenges and opportunities that will make you a stronger person or spark a passion you never thought you had. Whether you are traveling to an underdeveloped country or going to Bali to hang out on the beach, traveling will shape you to be a better person.

Hope you enjoy some reading about some of the places that have been good for our soul.