The Gritty, Artistic Side of Bali You Need to See in Tabanan

This Bali journey takes us from an awkward encounter with puppies to the roar of motorbikes letting rip on a black sand beach. I start the day off the tourist trail in the village of Samsam, following a hot tip for a local favorite: Urutan Asap (smoked pork sausage). Along the way, I explore the "grunge factor" and history of downtown Kota Tabanan, discovering a hidden artist's sanctuary belonging to a potter named Putu. We’ll visit a filtered coffee shop that has been a local staple since 1940, learn why a watch is called "time hands" in Indonesian, and witness the wild scene at Pantai Pasut as the sun goes down. In this episode: • The Puppy Encounter: A sweet village moment that got a little awkward when I had to say no. • The "Urutan Asap" Mission: Finding a traditional feast tucked away in a family compound. • Downtown Discovery: Meeting Putu and seeing how his family brings life to "concrete greys" with their art. • Language & Logistics: Learning the meaning of "Jam Tangan" and getting a new watch strap in the old part of town. • 1940s Coffee: Tasting the "smoothest" filtered coffee recommended by a local creator. • Motorbikes on the Beach: Taking in the high-speed chaos of Pantai Pasut as the light fades. This is Bali beyond the tourist version, with small villages, unexpected moments, and the kind of places you only find when you’re willing to follow curiosity. If you've ever wondered what's just one street away from the busy main roads of Bali, this is the "Real Bali" you've been looking for. _____________________________________ Subscribe to    / @ben.woodward   Binge West Bali 👉    • This is Why People Move to Bali (But none ...   _____________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 The Awkward Puppy Encounter 01:05 Hunting for Smoked Sausage (Urutan Asap) 03:34 A $4.50 Local Feast at Jero Kanginan Warung 06:56 Village Peace vs. Main Road Chaos 08:00 Exploring the "Grunge" of Downtown Tabanan 09:35 Putu’s Artistic Sanctuary 14:51 Indonesian Language Lesson: "Time Hands" 16:50 The Smoothest Coffee (Since 1940) 18:38 Motorbikes Letting Rip at Pantai Pasut 19:36 Sunset Dinner: Babi Guling Sekar _____________________________________ Links & Info: Clay Artist Putu on Instagram:   / sacra.sed   Ayyi's YouTube Channel:    / @sabilaayyida   📍Smoked Sausage Warung: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zXPu3aCiEQ8c5... 📍Coffee Shop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GDQnVTv8Pz9rG... 📍Motorbike Beach: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XGQq4cNGJCVtL... _____________________________________ #Bali #BaliFood #StreetFoodBali #MotorbikesOnTheBeach #BaliBeach #IndonesianFood #BaliTravel #HiddenBali #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelVlog #Tabanan #BaliVlog #FoodAdventure _____________________________________ 🎬 Support the Adventure If you enjoy my travel films and want to help me become a full-time creator, there are a few ways to support the journey: 👕 The "Selalu Jalan Jalan" T-shirt means "always exploring" in Indonesian. It's become my icebreaker in places where tourists rarely venture. Get your very own at https://ben-woodward-shop.fourthwall.... 🍺 Ko-fi: Buy me a Bintang: https://www.ko-fi.com/benwoodwardyt 💸 PayPal: Support the channel via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BenWo... ✈️ Travel & Gear Air Asia: My #1 choice for flying between Australia and Asia: https://bit.ly/OnlyAirAsia Editing: I use Wondershare Filmora for my travel films: https://tidd.ly/4bg8sGy 📩 Business & Contact Email: [email protected] _____________________________________ I'm Ben. I travel through Bali where tourists often don't. Sometimes I'm the only foreigner in the village. I eat at local warungs, visit off-the-map beaches, and offer alternative perspectives on well-known destinations. If you need that nudge to book your first trip, you're exploring Indonesia vicariously from your armchair, or you're experienced but want fresh angles on places you thought you knew — this channel's for you.