Uncover Bali

Uncover Bali Your go-to Bali guide by founders of smartbali.guide & book authors "Bali Wedding Guide". More complete episodes on Spotify.

We break down where to stay, what to do, and why Bali matters — based on Ilona’s real conversations with travelers. We are Wiki & Ilona Lee
For almost 20 years, we lived in Sydney, Australia as a husband & wife wedding photography/videography (named Foto Expression & The Big Films). Now we are living in Bali, the holiday destination. While enjoying our everyday is holiday, we wish to help people outside Bali to enjoy this island comfortable without misinformation

See you in Bali

31/03/2026

Most people regret ONE thing after rafting in Bali.

Not the adrenaline.
Not the rapids.

It’s how unexpected it feels.

You’re floating through jungle,
waterfalls on the side,
and your guide laughing like he’s known you for years.

And somehow…
this becomes the part people remember most.

🎧 We talked about why rafting hits differently in Bali.

Why couples add it to their wedding week.
Why families end up loving it.
And why the “simple things” here feel bigger.

If you don’t want to waste time figuring Bali out…

👉 Chat Ilona on smartbali.guide
Or start from link in bio

Bali isn’t hard.
It just looks confusing online.

18/03/2026

Most travelers discover this too late in Bali.

The wrong dinner can ruin the whole day.

After hours exploring beaches, temples, and sunsets…
one bad meal quietly kills the mood.

That’s why something interesting happens here.

When travelers don’t know where to eat…

they often search for Thai food first.

In this episode of Bali Basics, we talk about why Thai cuisine works so well in Bali and how food choices shape the entire travel experience.

And if you want help planning Bali without overthinking every decision…

Chat Ilona on SmartBali.Guide.

Sometimes the easiest way to plan Bali…
is simply talking to someone who already lives here.

👉 Link in bio

11/03/2026

Most people visit Uluwatu the wrong way.

They come for the beach clubs.
Take a sunset photo.
Then leave.

But the real Uluwatu?

Hidden beaches.
Cliffside warung.
Quiet surfer villages.

In this episode, Ilona shares the side of Uluwatu many travelers never see.

Why couples choose it for wedding weeks.
Why surfers stay longer than planned.
And why some of the best places don’t even appear on Google Maps.

Planning a Bali trip?
Ask Ilona directly through Chat Ilona on smartbali.guide

04/03/2026

Most people think Babi Guling is just a famous Bali dish.

But for many Balinese families, it’s something served during ceremonies and celebrations.

After living in Bali for years, we’ve learned that food here always comes with a story.

In this episode, we talk about why Gianyar became famous for Babi Guling, what makes the flavors so unique, and how visitors can experience it the authentic way.

Planning a trip to Bali and overwhelmed by too many recommendations?

👉 Just ask Chat Ilona on smartbali.guide
Link in bio.



26/06/2024

Let’s Most people say is already filled with so much greenery also here a pool that's filled with to the brim with river water 🏞️

26/06/2024

Let’s Most people say the iconic wedding scene of Royal Santrian is ceremony on a floating deck over the pool also has a peaceful ambience 🕊️

26/06/2024

Most people say the broth was thick but not overwhelming also you can choose level 1 to 5 for the spiciness 🍜🌶️

26/06/2024

Most people say this place is less crowded also this place has more fat monkeys 🐒

25/06/2024

Most people say the most iconic chapel on the island also offers an ultimate resort experience

25/06/2024

This one thing changed how I see Bali as an Island 😍

25/06/2024

Most people say interesting things you can do there also a duck boat where you can rent

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