Welcome to Bali Food and Travel
Local Food and Travel Info Written by Locals.
Travel experiences always involve food, right? Bali Food and Travel is your guide to the best dishes and destinations Bali has to offer. Our team, eat and travel for a living, sharing our experiences to help you create your ideal trip to Bali. Log in to save your favourites and get up-to-date information on the best new places. From restaurants, cafes, bars and beach clubs to hotels and villas, activities and travel experiences, our reviews are designed to make your Bali experience as rich and memorable as the island itself.
Meet Our Team
Sarah Dougherty
I’m Sarah, the publisher, editor, writer, chief cheerleader, and the home baker who feeds the team and the business. My friends joke that my life is one long holiday, I wish, but I get that it seems that way - I have the dream job! I arrived in Bali in the 90s to edit the island’s first glossy magazine and never left. From a long line of journalists and curious travellers, I took to Bali like a surfer to a wave - I loved the freedom, the chaos and the people I met - Indonesian and World travellers alike.
I have a long Bali story in my heart but day to day; I eat, cook, write and play. I love the beaches and mountains and everything in between. I’m always asking questions about what makes people tick and then I share their stories. Maybe this is the dream job, and I get to live in Bali!
Darren Lim
Hey, I’m Darren. I run things at Bali Food and Travel, which basically means I eat a lot and call it research. Been at it since 2020, and somehow, they still let me stay despite my obsession with mie ayam and nasi uduk. If a spot claims to serve “authentic” local food but has air conditioning and mood lighting, I’m already gone. Street food is the only way to go.
Outside of my endless hunt for the best warungs, you’ll probably find me with a cocktail or wine in hand, questioning my own life choices but never my taste in food. I laugh too much, joke even more, and my sense of humor is best described as “questionable.” If you spot someone dancing in the street with headphones on, chances are it’s me vibing to Azealia Banks or Janet Jackson. Just nod and move along - no questions asked.
Angelica Evangeline
Hey, I’m Angel! People call me the PR Specialist, but honestly, I just love talking to people and making connections (which apparently counts as a job). My background’s all international business and fancy degrees, but my real talent? Finding the weirdest food combos that somehow work. Pickles? Love them. Pickles with peanut butter? Don’t knock it till you try it.
I have a complicated relationship with Espresso Martinis—sometimes we get along, sometimes they betray me. You’ll probably catch me at Luigi’s on a Metto Monday, taking unsolicited limoncello shots from strangers, only to show up at pilates the next morning like I’ve got my life together. Balance, right?
As for music, let’s just say… jazz. Yep. Just jazz. No further questions.
Widya Aura
Hey, I’m Widya. I run the socials at 360 Bali, which means I spend my days making content, planning strategies, and trying to ignore the chaos around me (which is hard when Angel and Darren are always running around). Unlike them, I actually like working in the office. It’s calm, it’s organized - two things I appreciate deeply.
Despite being Balinese, I avoid the sun like it owes me money. You won’t catch me basking in the heat - I’ll be inside with an iced drink and my KFC takeaway, wondering why I have such a sweet tooth but always end up with fried chicken instead. Also, I’m the only one here who keeps things organized, so if this team hasn’t fallen apart yet, you’re welcome.
Jella de Boer
Hey, I’m Jella! Yes, I’m Dutch—like really Dutch, the kind of Dutch that comes from a tiny village where everyone knows everyone’s business. My last name’s “de Boer,” which means “the farmer” (yes, really). But don’t let that fool you—I’m all about spicy food. If it’s got chili, I’m in.
I’m currently studying Commercial Economics at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, and I’m here at Bali Food & Travel to mix creativity with strategy and get my hands dirty in website design and digital sales. I’m super curious, and I’m diving headfirst into everything Indonesia has to offer, especially the culture. I’ve also got a secret goal of getting a little more tan—don’t judge me, I’m doing my best!
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