City guide · Bali · 5 min read
How to make friends in Bali as a newcomer or visitor
Bali is a magnet for solo travellers and remote workers looking for company.
Top 3 things to do — and how to turn them into plans
- 1
Canggu sunset at the beach
Everyone gathers as the sun goes down. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
- 2
Ubud rice terrace walk
Green, calm and easy to chat on. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
- 3
Morning yoga class
A gentle way to meet fellow travellers. On Sidecar, you can post exactly this as a plan — or join someone else's.
Sidecar is for locals meeting locals, travellers meeting locals, and fellow travellers meeting each other. Friends only.
Start small
A coffee or a short walk in a public place is the easiest first meetup in Bali — low pressure, easy to leave, easy to extend.
Locals and travellers alike
Bali works for every mix: locals meeting locals, travellers meeting locals, and travellers meeting each other. Friends only.
Find your people on Sidecar
Sidecar shows small, platonic plans in Bali in time order, each with a host introduction and a public meeting place. Join one, or post your own.