Parachute Café in Canggu, Bali

 

If there's one place in Bali where I'd stay to chill and wait for the sunset it'll be here at Parachute. The whole vibe of the café screams picturesque and cozy at the same time. The utilization of wood, its variation of grains, tint, and texture create the mood for beautiful mornings, easy afternoons, and sensual evenings. Add to that the sprawling seating choices, from al fresco to indoor nooks, it is absolutely pleasing to the eyes. 

It's one of those cafes that's located right beside a rice field, and the changing of the season transforms the background from a lush green to warm golden hues. If anything, its aesthetics in on point with being a rustic-chic restaurant. The focal center of the café is an actual parachute that drifts along with the breeze. Here you'll find people in intimate groups or alone with a laptop, relaxing in the ambience that the space has created. 

Selloum Café at Talisay

 

Tucked away in the upper part of Talisay, Selloum is a good getaway spot for a quick respite from the city life. There you will be able to take it slow and look at a 180 degrees panoramic view of Silay, with a horizon that reach as far as Panay. On one side you'll find the subalpine peaks of Mt. Silay, and on the other is the flatlands of Silay with the Guimaras strait on its background. On clear days you will find the islands of Pan de Acuzar of Concepncion, and they claim that you can even spot the beach isaland of Lakawon in Cadiz on occasion.

Selloum is a type of Araceae plant that is popularly ornamental with its deep green color and unique leaf shape. That's the leaf you will find on their logo and in their cafe. They describe themselves as wild, tropical, lush, and dramatic. They encourage you to stay for sunsets as it is beautiful...yet try not to stay until dark as the road has little to no light, and is steep. I got a small scare on my way as I was driving a small car not fit for mountain driving, and part of the path is a deep cross of a bridge then immediately a steep climb up, I thought the car was gonna overheat before getting to the cafe. Luckily it didn't. The sights you will see on your drive will be amazing though, with a chance of seeing fog rolling down the mountain.