Bali – Indonesia

Bali is a tropical island on Indonesian archipelago. Lies between Java to the west and Lombok island in the east. It is often referred to as paradise island and correctly so.

With sandy beaches and pounding surf, tropical jungles and exotic wildlife, green hills and yellow paddy terraces, active volcanoes and mystical mist, religious life and solemn ceremony, daily life and culture, Bali has been the favorite destination for locals and international tourists for ages.

Bali is fulfilled with magnificent beaches, breathtaking sceneries, marvellous trinkets and interesting culture. It is an ideal destination for those who want to escape from daily activities, enjoy a honeymoon, or even, have a great time with family and friends.

Beside sightseeing, Bali also provides a lot of fun and activities for tourists, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, and golf.

The most crowded resort in Bali is in the southern of the island. And the most famous tourist destination is Kuta. Kuta is a beach with eight kilometers golden sand and has lot of nice accommodation and best shopping and lively nightlife. The waves are good enough for surfing. Not far to the north, that's Seminyak Beach. Seminyak beach is quieter than Kuta, so it felt more peaceful.

Sanur Beach is also a well-known tourist destination. It is quiter than Kuta. The waves were pretty quiet, then Sanur beach can not be used to surf. But not far off Sanur Beach, there are some diving and snorkelling locations with friendly conditions, so they can be used by divers of all levels of expertise. The opposite of Kuta which is known as Sunset Beach, Sanur is known as the Sunrise Beach.

And in the northern of Bali, there is Lovina Beach which is not far from city of Singaraja. Lovina is a beautiful beach and full of peace. If you are lucky, you will see the dolphins swimming not far from the beach.

For the surf-lovers, there are plenty great sites for surfing in Bali, especially along Bali’s southwest coast and peninsula. Amed, Balangan, Canggu, Dreamland, Jimbaran, Keramas, Kuta, Legian, Padang-Padang, Seminyak, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu, are just some of the surf spots in Bali. There are other surf spots with each level of difficulty and uniqueness.

Bali also has beautiful underwater world. For the lovers of diving and snorkeling, the diving places like, Secret Bay, Menjangan Island, Tulamben, Amed, Padang Bai, Sanur, Nusa Dua and Manta Point in Nusa Penida, will provide exceptional diving sensation for them. Besides these places, there are many others diving spots in Bali.

For those who like climbing a mountain, then the mountain Batur is the most popular choice for climbers. In addition, there are Mount Agung that you have to be really fit if you want to climb it.

Bali’s major cultural destination is Ubud. Here, traditional dances are staged every night and lot of organic cafés and arts-and-crafts galleries along the streets are decorated with beautiful ethnic ornaments.

And for shopping lovers .. well, you can find a lot of shopping centers in Bali. Art market and art galleries are very easy to find. They provide a wide range of souvenirs and clothing. You can also find art galleries that sell a variety of gold and silver jewelry with high quality art. A tip for shopping, you should be able to bargain for a fair price.