Before arriving in Bali I had an image in mind of a tropical getaway much like Hawaii or Cancun. It’s not much like that. The island of Bali itself is congested, with a ton of scooters and stray dogs scurrying around. It IS famous for a reason though: all-natural cafes, wellness retreats, amazing surfing and beautiful national landmarks all over the place. You just have to know where to go. I spent about 10 days in Bali, mostly residing in Canguu, Ubud and Kuta Beach.