Bali Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the Island's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries

Bali Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to Bali’s best cultural, shopping, spa and dining experiences. Bali is known for its tumbling rice paddies, beautiful culture and world-class surf. But delve deeper and you’ll discover that every area of the island has its own distinctive personality. Artistic Ubud is home to centuries-old temples, yoga shalas galore and some of the most inventive plant-based restaurants in the world. On the south coast, Seminyak is all about designer boutiques and vibey beach clubs with swim-up bars and sunset soundtracks. Head north and volcano bagging, rice-terrace trekking and exceptional scuba diving all become possibilities. This guide also includes a selection of field trips that encourage you to get off the beaten path and visit areas further afield including North Bali and the neighboring island of Lombok. With the worst of the pandemic behind it, Bali remains a popular holiday destination where locals welcome tourists with open arms. Slip this guide into your pocket and head off on an adventure, experiencing the most fascinating sights and surrounds, just like a local.

Writer and content creator Alison Pace has lived, worked and traveled extensively throughout Indonesia for the past 10 years. From her base in Bali, she has written for some of Asia-Pacific’s top lifestyle publications and brands, including Design Anthology, Epicure and Potato Head, and has been commissioned to cover stories in Singapore, Australia and throughout the Indonesian archipelago. She currently resides in Sanur, but keeps a close eye on the thriving restaurant scenes of Ubud and Canggu with her husband, James Kalleske, the winemaker for Hatten Wines, Bali’s first winery. See: www.alisonpacewriter.com