Stephen Ratner
Collection · Bali
Indonesia · One piece

Bali.

Bali. Bali. Bali. I've been twice - a month all together across both trips - and this little guy came home from the trip with the 5.6 earthquake.

Bali plate, gouache illustration
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Field notes

Bali. Bali. Bali. I've been twice - a month all together across both trips.

Gouache icon of a motor scooter
Stop 01 · The scooter

You get on the little scooter and buzz through the streets, past the rice fields and the rocky shore. You're really part of the beating heart of the world in Bali.

Gouache icon of terraced rice paddy fields
Stop 02 · The rice fields

There's nothing like walking by the rice paddy fields - so close to life and how people live. You see monkeys steal your AirPods.

Gouache icon of a Balinese split temple gate
Stop 03 · The culture

The people are so friendly, the food so fresh and delicious. It's a very religious place. Stayed at the Ritz there once for three days - let's just say, eventful.

It would be such a lovely place to stay for a year. I hope to do it one day.

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The piece

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Stone figurine

Primitive-style gray stone figurine with a carved humanoid face and textured surface.
Bali piece 1, gouache illustration
A 5.6 earthquake while I was napping on a bar trip - that's when I think I got this little guy. The second trip I wanted something from Bali and didn't get anything but great foot massages.
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My saved places

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Hanging Gardens Of Bali
5-star hotel
Deep in the jungle at Payangan - they remember your name and your food preferences. Come here to disappear.
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Riviera Bistro | Berawa
Restaurant · Rp 250,000+
Consistently amazing food and a beautiful atmosphere - one of my favorite things is exploring the seasonal specials alongside the regular menu. Ask about them before you order.
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COMO Uma Canggu
★ 4.6
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Koral: Bali’s First Aquarium Restaurant
★ 4.4
Dining inside an aquarium at the Kempinski - the underwater view is breathtaking. The 8-course signature menu is the move; the lobster with pearl couscous and the scallop were highlights.
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Motel Mexicola | Canggu
★ 4.6
Do the 'feed me' option - two primeros, a quesadilla, two tacos, a main, and dessert just keep coming. One of those Canggu places; RNB from the last 20 years, nothing crazy, just fun.
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MUDA Restaurant
★ 4.9
We came looking for fresh seafood and the oysters are phenomenal - fresh, amazing seasoning, refreshing. Friendly, attentive service from start to finish.
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Potato Head Beach Club
★ 4.6
One of the most stylish venues in Bali - impressive architecture, perfect sunset view over the beach, DJ playing great tunes, atmosphere perfectly chill.
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sundaymood Bali
★ 4.8
Sauna and cold plunge - I always leave feeling great. Booking is easy through their app, and the staff are warm from the moment you arrive.