Bali Travel Blog

Adventures and stories from the Island of the Gods

By John Bernal

May 24, 2025 - June 21, 2025

Day 0: Traveling from General Santos City, Philippines to Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

May 24, 2025
View on Google Maps [GES to MNL]
View on Google Maps [MNL to DPS]

We are packed and ready, on our way to General Santos City International Airport (GES), I felt worried because on what might happen on the immigrations, and what might happen during our visit in Seminyak and Les. But apart from that, we were ecstatic and looking forward on the events that might happen during our stay in Bali. Upon arrival on General Santos City Airport, we took our last photo with our family for the month, and we head towards the gate where the guard checked our boarding pass and valid ID. After entering the gate, we proceeded to do the security checks, mainly by x-raying the bags. Once completed, we head towards the lounge and waited for our turn to board the plane.

Once we have boarded the plane, we flew our way to Manila International Airport (MNL), also known as 'Ninoy Aquino International Airport' (NAIA), Terminal 2. The flight was so smooth, that we didn't knew that the plane already touched the ground upon landing. So after we landed on NAIA, we got security checked for our transfer on Terminal 1, via a mini-bus.

After we arrived on Terminal 1, we had a lunch on Jollibee inside the terminal, and proceeded to the immigrations. Now this part is where I felt cold and nervous because I thought about what questions they may ask, and what should I answer. And lastly, is what if I was rejected in immigrations, because primarily I felt nervous. But, it turns out that I passed the immigrations, and I was very very relieved after that.


Travelers waiting at General Santos City International Airport for a flight to Manila seated in a bright, spacious terminal with large windows and visible airport signage. The mood is calm and anticipatory.
Our arrival in I Ngurah Rai Int'l Airport in Denpasar

Day 1: Resting and Strolling at the Beachside in Seminyak

May 25, 2025

Walking through Sunset Beach in Seminyak during sunset to enjoy the beautiful view. The beach was lively with surfers and beachgoers. We stopped in La Plancha and ate dinner (pizza, beer, and hummus) and watched the sun dip below the horizon.

Day 2: Surfing Lessons, and trying Indian Cuisine

May 26, 2025

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Day 3: Last Day in Seminyak, Going to a Local Turtle Conservatory, and Travel to Les

May 27, 2025

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Day 4: Resting in Les after a Long Trip, and having a Cultural Immersion with Students in ACS Singapore

May 28, 2025

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May 29, 2025

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Day 6: Arrival of Carroll University, and Snorkeling after

May 30, 2025

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Day 7: Puseh Temple and Waterfall trip, along with a Language Exchange

May 31, 2025

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Day 8: Family Day and Spirulina Greenhouse making

June 1, 2025

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Day 9: Beji Temple and Sekumpul Waterfall hike

June 2, 2025

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Day 10: Second Yoga Class, Snorkel Bingo, and Building the Fence of a Spirulina Greenhouse

June 3, 2025

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Day 11: Menjangan Island (Deer Island) Adventure

June 4, 2025

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Day 12: Silkscreen Painting, Amisewaka Technical School Tour, Coral Planting on Coral Tables, and Last Language Exchange Class

June 5, 2025

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Day 13: Organic Pesticide Making, CU's Final day in Les, and Balinese Dances

June 6, 2025

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Day 14: Mt. Batur Hike and Trip to Ubud

June 7, 2025

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Day 15: Visiting a Local Mask Maker

June 8, 2025

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Day 16: Scarf and T-shirt Dyeing

June 9, 2025

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Day 17: Last Day of CU in Bali, Interview Time, Return to Les

June 10, 2025

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June 11, 2025

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