We Found Bali’s Hidden Paradise…Nusa Lembongan 🇮🇩 | Travel Guide 2026 & Things to Do

Welcome to what might just be Bali’s cooler, calmer little sibling… Nusa Lembongan 🌊 Just a 30-minute ferry ride from Bali, this island is part of the Nusa trio and feels like a completely different world. Think turquoise water in every direction, slower mornings, salty hair all day… and just enough adventure to keep things interesting. Some people say it’s even better than Bali — and after a few days here, we might actually agree 👀 In this video, we explore some of the island’s most iconic spots, chase unreal sunsets, and deal with a slightly chaotic start to our diving experience (because travel always has a plot twist waiting for you). 📍 Locations in this video: Mushroom Bay Dream Beach Devil’s Tears Ohana’s Beach Club Mahana Point Soka’s Warung Yellow Bridge Dive Sites: Pura Ped / Pura Madgadding / SD Nusa Penida / Mangrove Point 🔗 Useful Links: ☎️ Recommended eSIM to stay connected wherever you go: https://balisim.com?bg_ref=pEcYlL87bY 🛥️ To book a ferry between islands use 12GOasia: https://12go.tpm.lv/75XHU3w9 Our stay (Ombak Hut & Café): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/37788012... Taxi Driver on Nusa Penida: Wi +62 878 3708 9240 Diving with: https://divinglembongan.com/ 🔗 STUFF WE USE & RECOMMEND 📱 Indonesia eSIM (BaliSIM): https://balisim.com?bg_ref=pEcYlL87bY 🎟️ Tours & activities (Klook): https://klook.tpm.lv/eIzNIHEi 🚌 Ferries, buses & trains in Asia (12Go): https://12go.tpm.lv/75XHU3w9 🛡️ Travel insurance we use (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2... Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you book through them we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — it helps keep KarmicSteps going. Thank you! 🙏 ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Arriving in Nusa Lembongan 01:45 First Impressions of the Island 03:10 Dream Beach 04:45 Devil’s Tears 06:05 Mushroom Bay 07:20 Ohana’s Beach Club 08:40 Yellow Bridge & Exploring the Island 10:05 Mahana Point Cliff Jump 11:30 Soka’s Warung Lunch Stop 12:40 Diving Day Begins 14:10 Unexpected Diving Incident 👀 16:00 Exploring the Dive Sites 17:30 Final Sunset on the Island 18:30 Reflections — Is Nusa Lembongan Worth It? If you’re new here — hey, we’re Ruben & Monrique 👋 Two South Africans living in South Korea, chasing adventure whenever we can between full-time teaching jobs. On this channel, we keep things real: • We share honest budgets (no gatekeeping 💸) • Realistic travel routes (no teleporting influencers here) • And experiences that aren’t always picture-perfect We’re all about finding that sweet spot between adventure and affordability , and sharing whether a place is actually worth it. We are all about the vibe . We hope you dig ours and choose to follow along our Karmic Steps. ✨ 📱 FIND US ON INSTAGRAM:   / karmic.steps