Homestay's opening page has visages of Ayu and Made Rai that are imbued with "joie de vivre". I can assure you folks that it is the real stuff. Their 3 daughters, Niti - Nikki - Oka, take after their parents. A hard working family that endeavours to meet the little needs that every traveller has or experiences unexpectedly. We particularly hit off well because coming from India I was no stranger to a version of "Hinduism" and since in Bali even now in the 21st century the traditions of their culture have not yet lost completely their "magical" hold. Wonderful 5 D/N I spent with them and those who are adventurous when it comes to motoring [2w/4w] around in a new place would always find the welcome nest waiting for them that they can call their home.

New Asta Graha -Eight Planets- is a clean, decent place and well located too in Jimbaran area of Bali. Beach is close, within 700 meters. The staff is friendly just as Balinese generally are. Kadek Budi came to receive me at the airport and we hit on well. Sadanand

Lai and his wonderful Family's homestay is admittedly in a Village about 15 Kilometers from Da Nang City centre, but that is it's charm: peaceful, quiet, surrounded by home garden. He delivered far more than he promised in his writeup. He is enthusiastic and cheerful host, who taught me to cook some delectable Vietnamese dishes. His wife, son and daughter made me feel completely at home and I had a real immersive experience of the daily rhythm of Vietnamese life. I visited usual beautiful touristic places of interest [Ba Na Hills, Hoi an, Hue, and of course Da Nang Beach side including Cave Pagodas nestled in the 5 Rocky Outcrops towards it's southern end]; and some off the beaten path trekking and camping sites too thanks to his expert advise. I am travelling alone and therefore his companionship on trips proved immensely valuable. I had come for 3 days, but enjoyed so much ended up staying for 7 days. I came as a guest, but would be leaving as a close friend, who would carry nostalgia in his bosom for some time to come. I hope to return with my granddaughter, daughter, son in law and son in near future to relive the stay. He offers both Room Only as well as Full Board homestay as per visitor's wish. I chose the latter. Highly Recommended HomeStay for those who like Tranquility over hustle & bustle. Sadanand [+84 91 65 61 64 3].

Excellent Room, quiet locality, Warm Hosts. I stayed in Kitty's Aunt and Uncle's home just next doors to hers, who don't speak English; but Kitty and her Mom do. Kitty is intelligent and bubbly person and had a great evening with her and her Japanese friend. Yes, she speaks Japanese.