To save money and avoid crowds of tourists on my trip to Bali, I stayed in a rural, less popular region: Sidemen. I loved the area and my resort.

Deep in the lush jungles of Ubud, Bali, we found an insane 5-star hideaway—a luxurious escape surrounded by nature, tranquility, and pure paradise. But does it live up to the hype? Here’s what made ...

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Worryingly, the area is earmarked for the first phase of a new “eco-resort.” Earthmoving equipment and tipper trucks are already stationed near the forest, Mongabay witnessed. “It is the only place in ...