Renowned as Bali’s party central Kuta has been a highlight stopover for backpackers and youthful tourists since time immemorial. Famously named among the three K’s,( the two remaining being Katmandu in Nepal and Khao San Road in Thailand) which are deemed the gateway to Southeast Asia and its best hubs since the roaring 80’s Kuta is also a beach haven blessed with 5km worth of pristine beachfronts. Inexpensive as well as accessible and welcoming this warm and friendly beach hub is the holiday Mecca of the masses who wish to experience Asia at its best on a budget.

One of prime attractions is of course its thriving shopper’s markets that offer globally renowned brands at a fraction of the cost. Nowhere is this phenomenon more widely celebrated than at famed Kuta Stall, the area’s most popular retail centre which is in fact a series of narrow lanes crammed with hundreds of stalls and shop fronts selling everything under the sun. Revered as a truly Balinese experience a trip to the beach paradise would truly be incomplete without an afternoon spent at Kuta Stall. Tipped to be the perfect venue to pick up souvenirs and keepsakes to take back home Kuta Stall is a shopaholics haven with everything imaginable available in one space at bargain prices. Bintang T-shirts are omnipresent at Kuta as are sunglasses and pirated DVDs of the latest Hollywood movies. Bintang singlets are also a big hit among travellers as they are available in all hues and sizes while Bintang towels, knock off Rolexes and converse boots are also hot pick items. Fairy dresses for kids are another prized purchase while knock off shirts, shorts and accessories by brand such as Ripcurl, Hurly, Fox and Billabong are also available.

Littered with food stalls selling cheap snacks and meals Kuta Stall is also a dream come true for Asian food lovers while those who wish to navigate the area on bicycle can rent or purchase one from the many bike stores crowding the stall.

Travellers in search of breathtaking Uluwatu hotels should look to the Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa. Renowned as one of the best Bali resorts in the country this idyllic rest is a scenic haven for both holidaymakers and business travellers.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.