Marthe Barends

I can almost start calling this blog the Mokum Food Club, as I notice I’m talking food here in every story sooner or later. The fun thing is they enjoy teaching you a thing or two, which made me ending up in the kitchen making ravioli for the first time in my life. So, if there’s one thing you should definitely do when traveling around Java, it’s pampering yourself at Portibi Farms. Your host Jocean is a champ with a big love for good wine (which is very rare to find around Asia! ), delicious food, great tunes and awesome stories, so make sure to join him for an evening filled with laughter at the Pacifist Cannibals Lounge (aka bar).

Even though The Point is a popular spot for locals, the waves aren’t crowded at all. You simply can’t get any closer to the pebble stone beach and its waves than this spot. Don’t worry, the staff are your ultimate surf guide, knowing all about the local breaks, and when and where to surf. When you’re in Cimaja and you crashed into the pebble stones breaking your dear fins while practicing your surf skills, don’t worry.

It’s a fast and hollow wave, that works best during mid or high tide. Surfing Bali isn’t complete without a day out on the waves of Uluwatu. Temples is a long and hollow wave which works best during mid or high tide. You haven’t been surfing Bali properly, if you haven’t paid Keramas a visit at least once.

I’ve been to this town about ten years ago, when it literally existed of one main street surrounded by rice fields. Add to this the amazing backdrop of stunning rice terraces and green hills, and I’m pretty sure you don’t wanna miss out on this place. I don’t know about you guys, but I love to collect jewelry from places all over the world. If you’re visiting the Tirta Empul temple make sure you take the route from Ubud via the Tegallalang rice fields.