🇨🇳 繁體中文版： ｜ English translation of our original Chinese review.
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My last post covered the Bali beginner’s guide to independent travel, and I got a bunch of subscriber requests for 「Bali Packing Pitfalls Checklist」and「Three Certified Money Exchange Google Maps Treasure Map」. This post on Bali accommodation strategy is locked onto the ultimate question all beginners have: “Where the heck should I stay on my first trip?” If you’re currently staring blankly at a Bali map, dizzy from the names Kuta, Seminyak, and Ubud, and have no idea where to start, this post is written for you.
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When I first planned a trip to Bali, I also got lost in countless booking websites, got heart palpitations looking at cliff-side ocean view villas, and was tempted by the pastoral scenery of Ubud. But almost ruined what should have been an amazing vacation by picking the wrong location and ending up feeling like I was on a military march. This guide shares more than just a list of hotels—it’s a strategy for picking the right “base camp,” so you can nail your first Bali trip without stepping on the mines I already hit.
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