10 Boutique Hotels and Guesthouses Hey witches, did you miss me? I've been in Bali for a month -- being a tourist so that I could come home and write about it for you. But in case you're new here... Hi, Im Alexa West -- and I'm an expert in Bali Travel. I am the author for the #1 Guidebook to Bali. GET IT HERE Where I Stayed in Bali From $20 to $400/Night A hotel can make or break your trip. You need to make sure your hotel is in a walkable location, that it has good reviews, and that the...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello from Bali!Have you been following my island adventure on Instagram? I've been...🌸 Getting all the spa and beauty treatments🌴 Finding the best new hotels🌙 Attending spiritual ceremonies 🐠 Fishing with locals🥥 ...and eating a lot.The explorer in me has returned and I'm having the best time traveling the island and making mini guides in my Instagram stories, for you to follow. BUT Bali wifi isn't always the most reliable so this week, it's just me on the episode. You'll hear from Emilia...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey True Crime Travelers,I'm going to be a big ol' bitch in today's episode because this girl in the photo below is an idiot! An evil idiot who killed her boyfriend's love interest, stole a passport, fled to Costa Rica, got a nose job 👃🏻and tried to start her life over as a yoga teacher....after murdering someone! ...but that shit didn't work. This is an episode with justice. 🤌🤌🤌 LISTEN NOW ✨GOODCATION ✨OF THE WEEK To balance our travel karma, every week, we introduce you to good causes in...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader - I have SUCH exciting news! 🎁 The Girls in Bali 5 Days of Giveaways Starts TODAY! 🎁Here's what you can win: 1. Bottomless Brunch for two at Salt Seminyak 2. 2-night Stay for two at Salt Resort & Spa in Amed 3. Skin Journey Package Treatment at Pinsela Aesthetic4. Balinese Village Experience by Bali Buddies5. 2-Night Stay + Breakfast (for two) at Samanvaya Resort and Spa👉👉👉 How to Enter: Visit Girls in Bali and check the posts pinned to the top! Every day, you'll find a new prize...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Witches,It's Alexa West, your true crime travel bestie. This week’s episode of True Crime Travelers dives into Otto Warmbier’s tragic group trip to North Korea, the most insane and isolated country in the world. LISTEN NOW WATCH ON YOUTUBE In case you didn't know: North Korea is run by a dictator who makes his people believe CRAZY LIES! Here are 3 wild lies many North Koreans believe (or at least, pretend to believe):1. Kim Jong-un can control the weather (He’s apparently got a “mood...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Friends,Many of you are new here so, if we haven't met yet, Hello! I'm Alexa West, your travel big sister. You might know me from one of these....✨The Solo Girl's Travel Guide book series✨ My how-to-travel guide, The One-Way Ticket Plan✨Girls in Bali Community✨Solo Girls Travel Community Or maybe you are new here because you're a new listener of my podcast, True Crime Travelers. No matter why, you are one of nearly 18,000 travel women (and a couple travel men) who I speak to every...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Witches, Are you ready for another episode of True Crime Travelers?Today's case takes place in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Which is weird because Panama is known as a super safe country. According to Numbeo, as of mid-2024, Panama’s crime index is 42.9, which is lower than neighboring countries like Costa Rica and Colombia. Common crimes include robbery, purse snatching, pickpocketing, and theft from automobiles. Violent crime is less frequent, and tourists are rarely targeted...and there...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Hey friends, it's me, Alexa. Founder of Girls in Bali. Every month, I deliver you Bali news, events and resources! First thing I'm delivering to you, my free mini Bali guide with safety tips, my favorite hotels and some adventures to add to your bucket list. 🌴 Read the Free Mini Bali Guide here. 🌴Now, with the help of Bali Buddies, let's get into the fun stuff: This is me on Nusa Lembongan! BEST BALI EVENTSIN NOVEMBER DJ Chris Luno at Savaya November 10th starting at 1pm The Bali...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Hi, it's me, Alexa. Founder of Girls in Bali. I was supposed to be in Bali...RIGHT NOW. But I cancelled my trip.I'm heartbroken but I had to make the big girl decision to stay here in Seattle a little bit longer because... I just launched something huge: True Crime Travelers Podcast. True Crime Travelers investigates cases of missing or murdered travelers abroad 🫣 while also teaching you how to travel the world safely. Our motto? We're not here to scare you, we're here to prepare...
7 months ago • 1 min read