The Nema Journal
Honest, practical guides to Uluwatu from the team who run Nema and live here year-round, checked against what guests ask at the front desk and updated as prices, partners and seasons change.
Solo Female Travel in Uluwatu: A Local Guide
Where to stay, how to get around and how to enjoy Uluwatu entirely on your own terms.
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Uluwatu Without a Scooter: What You Can Walk To
Stay central, walk to the beach and the cafes, and save rides for the sunsets.
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How to Choose a Bali Retreat Venue: A Checklist
Twelve things to check before you book a venue for your yoga or wellness retreat.
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Uluwatu for Couples: A Slow, Romantic Guide
Date nights, sunsets, slow mornings, and why a small boutique hotel beats a big resort for two.
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From the Kecak fire dance to clifftop cocktails: where to be when the sun goes down.
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Uluwatu vs Canggu: Which Is Right for You?
Cliffs or rice fields, calm or buzz? An honest comparison of Bali's two favourite bases.
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Dry season, shoulder months and the truth about the rainy season, with the quietest and best-value times to come.
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How to Run a More Profitable Retreat in Bali
Off-season dates, school-holiday flight traps and partner discounts: how to protect your margin and your bookings.
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Learn to Surf at Thomas Beach, Uluwatu
Uluwatu's friendliest learner wave is a short walk from Nema. When to go, tides, lessons, safety and a simple plan.
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