The Bali Chapter
The lessons, culture, people, Places
Siela’s Guide to Bali
Siela’s Guide to Bali is part travel plan, part soul adventure.
It’s how we spent a month exploring different corners of the island — from smoothie bowls and surf lessons to spiritual ceremonies and late-night karaoke.
If you’re planning a trip and wondering where to go (and when), this guide breaks it down week by week to help you soak up the best of Bali — and maybe find a little magic along the way.
The People Who made Our Trip
Every trip has its landmarks — beaches, temples, sunsets.
But ours? Ours had people.
The souls we crossed paths with who, whether they knew it or not, changed us. This blog is for them. A collection of names, moments, and memories that left something behind.
People Make the Place
After a month in Bali, what stuck with me most weren’t just the beaches or cafés — it was the people.
The small moments of kindness, trust, and connection reminded me how powerful human interaction can be. From strangers who became friends to gentle reminders that we’re all just trying our best, this is a reflection on the people who left a mark
Same Island, Different Worlds
Bali reveals the beautiful contrast between luxury and simplicity — where private villas exist beside humble roadside coconut stands, and kindness flows as freely as the ocean breeze.
This blog explores the real side of travel: the quiet moments, the tough ones, and the gratitude that ties it all together. Read on to feel what it's really like.
Permission To Enjoy
Sometimes, we forget that joy doesn’t need to be earned — it can simply be felt.
In this piece, we reflect on the quiet moments that remind us to slow down, let go of guilt, and allow ourselves to just be.
From peaceful mornings in Bali to conversations with locals who live with ease, this is your reminder that rest is not a reward — it’s your right.
Less is More
In this reflection from our time in Bali, we share how being surrounded by simplicity has shown us the richness it brings.
With fewer choices, fewer distractions, and fewer things, we’ve found more presence, more connection, and more joy.
This piece is an invitation to notice how fullness can come not from adding more to our lives — but from gently stripping away what we don’t need, and making space for what truly matters.
The Beautiful Purpose
In Bali, offerings appear like whispers from the divine—flowers, incense, and quiet devotion left at every turn.
This blog reflects on the sacred ritual of Canang Sari, and how these daily gestures connect the Balinese people to nature, to gratitude, and to God in the most beautiful, simple ways.
The Preface
In our first entry of The Bali Chapter, we reflect on the leap that brought us across the world—chasing dreams, spontaneity, and soulful living. Five days in, Bali has already challenged and inspired us in ways we didn’t expect. This preface is a reminder that there’s never a perfect time to go after what you want—just a calling, and the courage to follow it.