23/05/2025
📍 Amed in Abang District, Karangasem Regency of Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩
Since finishing up our cycling adventures in Sri Lanka a few months back we have been incredibly fortunate to call this beautiful, relaxing spot on the east coast of Bali - 3 hours away from the hustle and bustle of Denpasar - our home.
Amed a small fishing village with a chilled laid back vibe, at the waters edge and surrounded by greenery, rice paddies, rugged mountains, overlooked by Mt Agung volcano.
It's a very nice spot which is good for a little cycling (nothing quite as extreme as our Sri Lankan adventures!) following the coastline, whilst avoiding potholes, or up into the hills into the forest.
There are some wonderful snorkeling spots - Jemeluk, and Lipah and I'm sure plenty more - with shoals of fish, and turtles. It's always a good day when you see a turtle!
The shoals of long jawed mackerel with their mouths wide open whilst feeding are my favorite fish to watch. They really are memorising.
Plus, it's easy to find very nice coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and local Indonesian warungs around Amed with a good, but not excessive, number of places to pick from.
This beautiful spot is our home away from home for the foreseeable future, whilst my partner and I keep searching for our next work opportunities to work overseas in the Pacific region.
