The surf breaks around Uluwatu
A short guide to the reef breaks along the Bukit peninsula, from the gentler bays to the ones best left to experienced surfers.
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Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak dance
What to expect at Pura Luhur Uluwatu, and how to time the evening so the Kecak dance and the sunset arrive together.
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The best time to visit Uluwatu
A short guide to Uluwatu's dry and wet seasons, and the shoulder months in between that we would book first.
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Getting here from the airport
What the drive from Ngurah Rai to Pecatu actually looks like, and how to make the last leg easy.
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Slow mornings in Uluwatu
How the first hour of the day sets the pace for everything after it, and why we leave it unscheduled.
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Building with earth
Rammed earth, alang-alang and lime, the honest materials that shape every lodge at VELA.
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Where to watch the sunset
Five quiet clifftop spots near VELA, away from the crowds, where the light does the talking.
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