Best Food in Ella Sri Lanka: Restaurants, Local Spots and Street Eats
Ella food picks from personal visits: curry spots, kottu, rotti, and budget eating under $10/day.
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Basti
Nomad solo founder · ONVA
Basti is a nomad solo founder who found home in Southeast Asia. While traveling with his fiancée and building MOCKLIO, he kept juggling trip plans, shared finances, and saved spots across too many apps. That friction became the idea for a shared travel OS for couples and nomads. ONVA exists because planning a trip across six apps is nobody's idea of romance.
Most recent articles by Basti
BastiSeptember 16
Ella Sri Lanka Travel Guide: The Complete Mountain Town Playbook
Complete Ella guide: train arrival, hikes, Nine Arch Bridge, food, and how many days you need.
BastiSeptember 13
Things to Do in Lombok Beyond the Gili Islands
Mainland Lombok activities: Kuta beaches, Rinjani trek, waterfalls, Sasak villages, and surf.
BastiSeptember 10
Digital Nomad in Lombok: Is It Actually Worth It?
Honest Lombok nomad assessment: WiFi reality, costs, pros, cons, and who should base here.
BastiSeptember 7
Bali vs Lombok: Which Island Should You Visit First?
Fair Bali vs Lombok comparison: cost, crowds, beaches, culture, and verdict by traveler type.
BastiSeptember 4Best Beaches in Kuta Lombok: A Surfer and Non-Surfer's List
Tanjung Aan, Mawun, Selong Belanak ranked from personal visits. Surf levels and scooter routes.
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Kuta Lombok Travel Guide: Not Kuta Bali (Way More Authentic)
Kuta Lombok guide: south coast beaches, surf, food, and why it feels like old Canggu.
BastiAugust 29
Sudaji Bali: The Hidden Village Worth the Drive from Lovina
First-person Sudaji village guide: Omunity stay, rice terrace walks, and north Bali loop planning.
BastiAugust 26
Pemuteran Bali: North Bali's Secret Paradise Nobody Talks About
Pemuteran guide: Menjangan Island snorkeling, biorock reefs, and north coast calm bay beaches.
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Tulamben Bali: Diving the USAT Liberty Wreck (Complete Guide)
USAT Liberty wreck guide: shore access, depth, dive operators, history, and best morning timing.
BastiAugust 20
Sekumpul Waterfall Guide: North Bali's Most Rewarding Hike
Sekumpul waterfall hike guide: entrances, Fiji waterfall combo, what to pack, and morning timing.
BastiAugust 17
Sidemen Bali: The Off-the-Beaten-Path Valley You Need to Find
Sidemen Valley guide: rice terraces, weaving, Mount Agung views, and why it feels like Ubud 20 years ago.
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Best Things to Do on Nusa Lembongan (and What to Skip)
Do vs skip list for Nusa Lembongan: Devil's Tear, Dream Beach, cliff jumps, and warung hopping.
BastiAugust 11
Nusa Lembongan Travel Guide: Beyond the Day-Tripper Itinerary
Multi-night Nusa Lembongan guide: transport, beaches, Ceningan bridge, and why 2 nights beats a day trip.
BastiAugust 8
Best Warungs and Restaurants on Gili Air: An Honest List
Personal Gili Air food picks from 3 stays: warungs, cafes, pizza, and what to skip on the east strip.
BastiAugust 5
Best Snorkeling on Gili Air: Spots, Tips and What to Expect
Turtle Point, gear rental, best times, and snorkeling tips from 3 Gili Air visits.
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Why Gili Air is the Best Island in Southeast Asia (Not Gili T)
Contrarian take: why Gili Air beats Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno for couples and slow travelers.
BastiJuly 30
Gili Air Travel Guide: The Definitive Island Playbook
Complete Gili Air guide from 3 visits: getting there, where to stay, food, snorkeling, and island rhythm.
BastiJuly 27
5 Days in Ubud: The Itinerary That Covers Everything
Day-by-day Ubud itinerary with timings, costs, and transport. Rice terraces, temples, waterfalls, and food stops.
BastiJuly 24
Digital Nomad Guide to Ubud: Cost, Coworking & Community
Monthly costs, best neighborhoods, coworking, visa tips, and honest pros and cons of Ubud as a nomad base.
BastiJuly 21
Best Restaurants in Ubud Bali: Local Spots Worth Finding
Honest Ubud restaurant picks: warungs, night market food, and local spots worth walking 10 minutes for.
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Best Coworking Spaces in Ubud Bali 2026 (Tested)
Tested coworking and cafe-work spots in Ubud for digital nomads. WiFi, prices, vibe, and honest rankings.
BastiJuly 15
Ubud Bali Travel Guide: The Complete Insider Playbook
The definitive Ubud guide: neighborhoods, rice terraces, food, wellness, and practical tips from multiple stays.
BastiJuly 12
Uluwatu Temple: Tickets, Sunset Tips and Everything to Know
Complete Pura Luhur Uluwatu guide: Kecak dance tickets, monkey warnings, sunset timing, and cliff viewpoints.
BastiJuly 9
Best Surf Spots in Uluwatu: A Guide for Every Level
Uluwatu surf guide for beginners to pros: Padang, Bingin, Balangan, tides, and where to learn vs charge.
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Best Restaurants in Uluwatu Bali (Honest Picks from 4 Stays)
Real restaurant picks in Uluwatu from 4 stays over 2 years. Cliff dinners, warungs, cafes, and what to skip.
BastiJuly 4
Uluwatu Bali Travel Guide: Everything You Actually Need to Know
Insider Uluwatu travel guide from 4 stays: neighborhoods, surf, food, temples, and practical tips for the Bukit Peninsula.
BastiJuly 2
Wanderlog vs TripIt vs ONVA: Which Should You Use?
Honest three-way comparison of Wanderlog, TripIt, and ONVA for travel planning in 2026. Find the best app for your traveler type.
BastiJune 30
How to Plan a Trip as a Couple: Shared Maps, Budgets & Itineraries
Learn how to plan a trip as a couple with one shared travel map, fair expense splits, and a single place for every booking. Free guide for couples and nomads.
BastiJune 19