Bali for some reason seems to attract a lot of solo female travellers of all ages, I was there a few weeks ago and often. I suggest finding your niche and centralising your time around that activity to meet people.

Ubud is the place for yoga, check out yoga barn, yoga roastie central plus lots of solo travellers including larpy spiritual guys, people hang around before and after classes, good people watching. Decent restaurants but not a whole load of bars so things close early. Not a great selection of gyms but Titi Batu is a good place to hang out and potentially meet people.

Amed is a good location for diving in Bali that actually has decent enough diving plus enough of a topside scene to keep you occupied. It has a few bars and restaurants but no crazy nightlife, this will definitely be the quietest spot if you visit. Beware lots of dive shops around Bali offering diving to 'holiday divers', so suggest Amed as it's a little more 'serious' so you're more likely to meet people actually into the hobby.

Uluwatu is the surf spot, IMO this is where all the cool good looking people hang out as Canggu is overblown these days. Has lots of cool spots but these are tucked away as Ulu is spread out, Ulu Surf Villas (Friday goes off), Istana Spa, Bambu gym.

Canggu is a bit of a cess pit but worth a visit, hands down world class gyms and recovery (but $$$) lots of restaurants, bars and cafes. Has a beach which is nice for morning/sunset walks (but who goes to Bali for beaches). Pererenan is slightly north but a bit classier IMO.

You will meet people but prepared to head out alone around meal times and make the effort to strike up conversations, people will be receptive as long as your vibe is not off. Focus on small intimate venues rather than huge beach clubs. I'm 40 and took a 25 year old out for drinks last trip, no bang but just illustrating a point.

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