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A modern restaurant with a great atmosphere, cool music, excellent authentic Spanish food, professional and helpful staff under Spanish management. Located in the middle of semiyak s busy eating street on Oberoi, Gusto is the place for everyone living in or visiting Bali. Spanish freshly prepared tapas and main courses, addictive flows of sangria, and a lot of fun make s Gusto the perfect destination.
WE'RE NOT AFRAID OF KINTAMANIVisiting the heaven of Bali's most aggressive hawkers
HEART OF BALIGUS Bali
TAMAN AYUN TEMPLEMengwi Empire's symbol of power
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“Kidnap Your Girl" Photo by Andri
Kidnap Your GirlOut Of The Many Rites Of Passages a Balinese person undergoes in life, getting married is probably one of the most important ones. This is because a marriage simply means a continuation of a family cycle; which also means a continuation for a family to function in a greater scope such as within the village life…
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ABOUT BARU DI BALI DOT COM 12 TEAM’S NOTE 14 BALI FLASH 16 MY FIRST TRIP TO BALI 32 FEATURE STORY 40 CRASH COURSE BAHASA INDONESIA 54 SUDOKU 54 BALI DIRECTORY 66 BALI MAPS 56 ADDITIONAL INFO 58 SURFSPOTS 61
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June brings good news We could still remember all the media upheavals this time last year, saying “High Season is here!!” and “Gosh, how packed Bali is right now!!” and that “We couldn’t be more excited!!” yadda yadda. Of course, they were right! And what do you know…it’s already June now! So, expect to have all of this cool and hip ‘madness’ coming (all over again) very shortly.
As always, it is a pleasure for us to spread some good news. This time, we couldn’t be happier to tell you that Indonesia has just been awarded “The Most Smiling Nation on the Planet”. Yay *big grin*!! We are positive that Bali as the main holiday destination in the country contributes quite a great deal for the title. Now, mind you doing us a favor? Smile back!
Another good news, this time straight from us, is that The Mag is out (again) from The Bali Bag; therefore, a lot easier for you to find. In exchange, The Mag's baby sister called The Mag Mini will be inside The Bali Bag. Yet, that's not all because the baby sister is taking a lot of friends with her too. Inside the bag, you can also find The Bali Bargains - a cute little book full with discount coupons from the hippest businesses (shops, spas, restaurants and many more) in Bali. To check what else is inside, go grab The Bali Bag around Seminyak, Kuta and Sanur areas FOR FREE!
In case you don’t notice, a lot of weddings are currently taking place in Bali. Even in one banjar (community unit), we spotted two penjor (decorated bamboo pole) indicating weddings were put up high. Intrigued with this phenomenon, we brought up the issue to introduce our new feature called Feature Story. No, It’s about unwritten ‘scenarios’ on how the Balinese hold their weddings (see page 40). The weddings you may not notice, but we're sure that you can't miss to notice that Bali is the heaven of spa. We also introduce you the newly-opened Raga Massage, a place for you to spoil your tired body and soul (see page42). Check out also our reviews on Rubicon Kitchen and Double Dutch (pages 38 and 44).
Our other regular features are still here; therefore, enjoy reading! And enjoy Bali too!
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A research that included Mystery Shopping Providers around the world for the Smiling Report 2009 has compiled customer service data from evaluations conducted across a range of industries. For the categories “Smiling”, “Greeting” and “Add-on Sales”, Indonesia ranks top with 98% for smiling and, together with Hong Kong, 98% for greeting out of 100% of the total votes. The report also shows that the trend continues going downwards; yet, Indonesia still manages to keep the percentage high.
You’re a big girl now, Bahiana!Cheers and applauds were high filling the air as Bahiana was celebrating its 5th anniversary on Friday night, June 5th. A number of performances ranging from Salsa dance, bartender juggling show, special DJ performance from France and many more were making this hot, sexy Cuban house even hotter and sexier. Now that the upstairs bar has been put back to operation, and with a pool table complimenting, Bahiana will for sure adding more number to its list of satisfied customers. Grab your favorite cocktail and fix yourself up. Once ready, then it’s time for you to hit the dance floor and do the Salsa!
More Tourists are Coming to BaliDespite the troubled global economy, the arrival number of tourists in Bali is recorded to keep increasing. In April 2009 alone, an estimated 180,000 visitors arrived in Bali – representing the best April on record for Bali tourism and 21.94% improvement over April 2008. Well, it looks like Bali still IS a desired holiday destination in the world – also perfect to relief all the stress caused from the global recession. Tell your friends to file their annual leave and head to Bali to chill.
Most of you guys staying in hotels with back-up generators may not aware of this: Bali experienced a total blackout on May 31st and a partial blackout a few days before that. This is due to the Bali’s power supply from Java was experiencing a breakdown—the East Java transmission line between Banyuwangi and Situbondo failed causing an immediate overload. We could only hope that this bad experience won’t happen again in the future.
Bali went blind
The Clean Bali Series (an NPO dedicated to educating children about preserving the environment) held a Children's Environmental Painting Exhibition and Workshops in Pengosekan Ubud Bali from the 21st to 24th of May. All paintings were done by local children, in the theme of Bali’s environment. On the last day of the exhibition, the children’s paintings were auctioned and proceeds of the auction were to help print more children books for Clean Bali Series which are distributed to local schools.
G oing to Kintamani would feel like visiting a beautiful house with a sign saying “beware of the dog”. Yep, travel warnings published by agencies or even tourists sharing
their experiences about how ‘horrible’ it is to visit the area, have resulted a very minimum share of the thousands of tourists in Bali visiting Kintamani. No, it’s not because of the Kintamani dogs; rather, it’s due to the many hawkers that are a bit way too aggressive that for many times you would feel like they are attacking you instead of trying to sell you something. I also had a so-so bad experience the last time I visited Kintamani around two years ago – the hawkers changed my initial plan to enjoy the area to get-my-butt-out-of-there-as-soon-as-possible instead. This time, I’ve made up my mind: no hawker could stop me from enjoying Kintamani. And so, together with Andri, off I went to that place, the heaven of aggressive hawkers.
We went there via Ubud on a working day – expecting that the traffic wouldn’t be so busy. We were wrong. With the many road constructions currently undergoing on Bali’s major roads, even a little number of vehicles could cause long queues. Aside from that, with the high season only days away, more and more tourists have arrived in Bali; thus, traffic jams could always be expected.
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Anyway, it became apparent that the tourists start flocking the island when we got to the Sukawati II traditional market near Ubud (on the edge of a curvy road leading to the intersection to Denpasar (left) and Ubud (right)). Big tourist buses were occupying the whole parking area and road sides around the market. Of course, we didn’t want to miss the hype; we looked hard for a place to (finally!) park our car. Inside the market, both international and domestic tourists (mainly from Java) were busy shop-hopping buying souvenirs to bring back home. It was an interesting sight, though, to see many bargaining actions taking place.
Only after a while we got back to the road continuing our journey. Again, we got caught in traffic at the well-known Sukawati (the initial) traditional market. Just like at Sukawati II, Sukawati was also very busy at the moment. Passing Sukawati, our journey became smooth provided that the well-asphalted road we were taking was not really that crowded. The sidewalks were pretty jammed, though, with many tourists and the locals alike walking from one place to another.
A few hundreds of meters north after the intersection with big Arjuna statue in Ubud, we encountered Petulu – an area inhabited by thousands of white herons. The village of Petulu would seem like a normal rural community with rice fields, houses of typical Balinese architecture, the friendly faces of the residents and, of course, the village temples. Yet, when the clock strikes four in the afternoon, this what-seemed-to-be-normal place would turn special because thousands of flying white and yellow feathers flock to their homes on the trees on two sides of the road in the village. Several view points in the middle of rice fields are built by villagers for the visitors to enjoy interesting scenery when the herons return home to the trees. From these points you can enjoy the hot Balinese coffee or tea while preparing your camera, binoculars or even the angle where you could get the picture-perfect view from. A couple of books are also provided for visitors to read on spot.
Further north, not very far from Petulu, are the rice terraces of Tegallalang. The view of the rice terraces in Tegallalang is breathtaking and the air is very fresh. Thus, even a quick stop could certainly recharge your energy. The area is bit packed with hawkers, though; but don’t worry, they are not aggressive. Anyway, if you feel like spending a longer time, you can always go down to the rice terraces. There is one famous restaurant in Tegallang, from where you can enjoy the sceneries of the rice terraces. When we were there, the paddies were turning golden and ready to be harvested.
Batur Natural Hot Spring at Toya Bungkah
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Less than 30 minutes after, we finally arrived in Kintamani. My mind flew back to all the travel warnings I read on the internet about this area. I couldn’t blame those people who have written and spread all the negative news about Kintamani, for it is a fact that the hawkers could really cause you hard times. However, it is also a fact that Kintamani bears some of the most magnificent views on the island. Lake Batur, the biggest lake in Bali and is the main source of irrigation on the island, is located here. Both sides of the road in Kintamani are packed with restaurants – each has the access to the beautiful view of Batur from a higher ground. The thick pine hilly forests decorating one side of the road were so inviting that we decided to go down the curvy steep road leading to the lake.
Down from the lake side, the view of Mount Agung, the most sacred mountain in Bali, is stunning. As an active volcano, Agung is recorded to have erupted 24 times since the year of 1800. The road we were using is built in the middle of a vast lava field with so many volcanic rocks that
spectacularly decorate the roadsides. The road also led us to Toya Bungkah, an area popularly known for its natural hot springs. In this area you can dip your body into the hot pools. We also made a stop at the port for boat service to Trunyan, an area on one side of Lake Batur where human corps are left unburied on the ground. At the port, Andri and I felt like we were Sean Penn and Jamie Fox that once we stepped out of our car, we had all the paparazzis surrounding us. In this case, of course, the hawkers! Then again, we knew the trick: you can’t fight aggressiveness with aggressiveness. Well, at least, not with these hawkers; unless you want to make them go even more aggressive on you.
Overall, Kintamani is a place worth a visit during your holiday in Bali. The hawkers themselves were not as aggressive as the ones I remember two years ago – still a little bit annoying, though. However, the local authority still needs to act to overcome all the problems arise from the hawkers’ aggressiveness so that Kintamani could finally get the number of visit it deserves.
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GUS is also involved in other projects related to the environment. GUS is the implementing organization for Gianyar Waste Project in the village of Temesi, which was initiated by the Rotary Club of Ubud, Bali.
What are your short-term and long-term goals?We don’t really define what our short and long term goals. But our main goals are to protect Bali’s environment for us and the future generation and to build the communities awareness towards saving Bali’s environment.
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We focus to conduct environmental education projects for school kids. Education is the key in tackling our environmental problems. The results of this project can not be seen directly, but we believe by educating the children they will continue the effort in preserving Bali's environment for generations to come. The non toxic pest control service also has the same objective, as we want to educate the community on the benefits of using non toxic material pest control for humans, pets and the environment. The Gianyar Waste Project also has made significant changes - compared before it was only a polluted dump site with piles of waste - and now it is an environmentally friendly integrated waste facility and also an environmental education center.
When was your first trip to Bali and why?For me, there are two first times to Bali. The first time was back in 1995, when the company I worked for organized a trip to Bali. I stayed in Nusa Dua and got to visit Ubud which for me was a magical and amazing place. I returned to Bali in 1999 to work for Club Med in Nusa Dua, where I got to fall in love with Bali even more. I didn’t decide to permanently live in Bali until 2005 when a friend asked me to help manage a villa and here I am till now. What was your best memory of the trip?The rave parties! There always seemed to be a rave party every week somewhere on the island. I would regularly go to the rave parties in Nyang-nyang. I would usually sneak out of work to attend a party and would party until sunrise. I remember back then Double 6 was still open to the beach and often had parties on the beach. There weren’t any walls closing the beach off like now.
What was the best hang-out place back then?Hmm… well it depended on my mood back then. If I just wanted to hang out for a meal I would go to La Luciola. When I wanted to party I would seek a rave party that was happening and go there or party at Double 6. There weren’t that many places to go to like now.
What is the biggest change since your trip back then?Well it’s pretty obvious isn’t it? The traffic jams are really bad now. Also the development of the island has grown very rapidly since I’ve lived here. I remember when Sunset road was still gravel, not asphalt like it is now and cars had to swerve to avoid holes in the road. Is there anything you miss about the old Bali?I guess I really miss the rave parties and also the full moon parties they used to have. I wonder what ever happened to them. What made you decide to move here?I’ve pretty much experienced all that Bali has to offer me and I’ve found that it’s easy to start a business here. The people in Bali are also very welcome to foreigners. One thing that I find very magical about Bali is that you can meet the right people when you’re really in need, at exactly the right time. Don’t know about other people, but it always seems to happen to me.
Visiting Bali for the first time with a business group in 1995, Melinda was not satisfied only seeing little of what Bali had to offer. So she jumped at the opportunity to work in Nusa Dua and enjoyed her full year stay on the island. Still not satisfied with her time in Bali, Melinda returned again to Bali in 2005 and now is one of the owners of Fresh, a cozy sushi lounge in Seminyak.
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THE MAG36Taman Ayun Temple
A side from being a place of worship, this royal temple also acted as a symbol of power of the Mengwi Empire back in the olden days.
Today, Taman Ayun Temple is known as a tourist attraction site located in Mengwi, some 18km north of Denpasar. Its beautiful landscape surrounded by a moat with lotuses gives the feel of a beautiful garden sanctuary; thus, earning the temple quite a number of tourists visiting. Frangipanis are abundantly grown all around the wall. Within the inner court are merus (pagoda of Hindu temple), dedicatedto various gods and spirits.
Taman Ayun Temple (means “Temple of Beautiful Gardens”) was built by I Gusti Agung Anom, the founder of the Mengwi kingdom. He established the temple in 1634, when he moved his palace from Balahayu to Mengwi. Different from the majority of temples in the island, the orientation of Taman Ayun is toward Mount Batukau instead
of Bali’s holiest mountain, Mount Agung. Aside from that, Taman Ayun also functions as penyawangan (a site to worship other sacred sites), with shrines to worship the peak Mount Agung, Sada Temple (another important temple in Mengwi) as well as others.
The temple complex has three ground areas which rise in levels. In the most external one there is a general purpose hall which is used for religious ceremonies and for staging of dances. Close by is a decorative fountain. Many people visit this temple, not for its antiquity as it was only renovated in 1937, but for its ambiance and air of serenity. The temple has an ideal recreational garden, the air is cool and the still waters provide a safe environment for all sorts of aquatic creatures which live in the ponds. Anyway, Taman Ayun is an attraction worth a visit; and due to its location in Tabanan, you can combine this temple and Tanah Lot on your day trip.
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Spice your evening. Lemongrass is one of the best Thai food restaurants in the heart of Seminyak, since 7 years. Regularly primed as top by Bali Medias. Focus on fresh ingredients, herbs, and seafood, homemade sauces and so far the grilled jumbo shrimp without any doubt.
Once a huge expansion of paddy fields, Seminyak is currently loaded with fine restaurants on the ‘Eat Street’
(Oberoi) and leads directly to Petitenget, where the classy eating venues continue. Of course, these restaurants have turned the once sleepy hollow into a paradise for food lovers visiting this paradise island. Projections have it that the rich flavors in Seminyak will grow richer and richer, especially with signboards indicating that new
places have just been established. We can’t tell you how pleased we are to be one of the firsts to try out one of these new venues: Rubicon, a kitchen that delightfully serves with passion.
Flying his 15 years experience as a chef and restaurateur in Europe to Bali, owner-slash-chef of Rubicon is bringing happy news to Petitenget and making the area brighter with the lights of his restaurant. Together with his wife, this friendly Swedish couple certainly adds another different atmosphere to Seminyak’s dining scene. Rubicon offers a pleasant dining experience that
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takes place alfresco on a spacious open terrace. Alternatively, you can also choose to dine within the restaurant’s elegant pavilion where you can clearly notice the busyness of the kitchen while carefully and attentively preparing your orders. Within this short future, a cozy indoor lounging area would be provided for you to loosen up while enjoying drinks. To accommodate customers with children, Rubicon would also set up a kids’ corner to help parents enjoy their meals undisturbed – as well because of knowing the children are having fun.
Let’s talk about the food. We started out with having the typical Scandinavian dish ‘Gravlax’ (salt and dill cured salmon with mustard dressing and salad) – the taste was so inviting. We carried on with the main dishes and we were recommended to try these delicacies that, now, we highly recommend for you to try: pork chop on bone, tenderloin (with choices of sides and sauces), Swedish meatballs (with cream
sauce, mashed potato, pickled cucumber and sweet cranberries) and Bouillabaisse (with aioli and garlic bread, red snapper, tiger prawn and green-shell mussels). Even typing the names of these dishes made me slobbering. The Swedish meatballs is the star of the menu.
So, if you are Swedish living in Bali and really miss your home meal, Rubicon is the place to go. Of course, Rubicon is the place for just everyone craving for quality food. Oh, don’t forget to bring along your laptop and enjoy the free wi-fi connection. Go online, set your status, tell your friends where you are and how welcomed you are in Rubicon.
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OUT OF THE MANY RITES OF PASSAGES a Balinese person undergoes in life, getting married is probably one of
the most important ones. This is because a marriage simply means a continuation of a family cycle; which also means a continuation for a family to function in a greater scope such as within the village life. In case you don’t quite get the meaning of “a marriage simply means a continuation of a family cycle”, read this next line carefully: it’s a common practice in Bali for one couple to marry only when the woman finally gets pregnant. In other words: no baby, no marry honey!
If the term MBA (Married By Accident) could mean an embarrassment for families of both sides (the man’s and woman’s) in general, many of the Balinese families face it with gratitude. As a society that still strongly holds traditional practices and cultures, the Balinese people see themselves as an endless entity; thus it will only work with regenerations. If you are a regular visitor in Bali, then you might have heard that the ceremonies held in Bali span not only from a birth of a person to death, but also go beyond up to the life after death. The logic is: only the ones who are still alive can pay attributes for those in the life after death (dead relatives or ancestors).
Aside from that, an activity such as a village ceremony normally involves every household within the community unit. Again, in order for a household to function (which also means to stay exist), it has to recreate itself. Certainly, having children is the only way to do that. Then again, MBA is not always the cause of a Balinese couple to get married or regenerate, for arranged or negotiated marriages are also still commonly practiced in Bali.
Yet, just like in any other parts of the world, getting married is a big business in Bali – an event that requires quite a sum of money. In order to take a girl away from her parents’ house, the man should make offerings to please and
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assure the parents that their daughter will be in good hands. No doubt, every practice that involves Balinese traditions and cultures is always dramatic; so is a Balinese marriage ritual and ‘scenario’. It wouldn’t be really a problem for a man from a wealthy family with high caste to take a girl. Otherwise, a man that comes from a less fortunate family (let alone lower caste) would face tons of problems in marrying the girl he loves – especially if the girl comes from a wealthy family with higher caste.
A common yet dramatic scenario for a less fortunate man to marry the girl he loves is by kidnapping her. The girl’s parents who disapprove their daughter’s relationship with the so-called poor man would of course turn panicked. For many times, the girl’s family formed a search party, going deep into villages including the man’s house to look for their missing family member. After a day or two, a representative from the man’s family would pay a visit to the girl’s parents to inform that their daughter has already been taken by the man to marry; thus, there’s no need for the search to continue. Once informed, there’s nothing the girl’s parents could do but to deal with the fact that their daughter is no longer theirs.
Another scenario for the same case as the previous paragraph, but with the parents’
approval, is also frequently practiced. This scenario is carried out due to the barriers that have been set for ages concerning to the caste differences. Although the parents’ side has already approved, there are still typically social obstacles that will prevent the marriage from happening. For this particular case, the girl’s parents would have been previously informed that their daughter has been kidnapped by the man. The parents would then act as if they are panicked. At the end of the day, the parents would pretentiously force the man to take responsibility for kidnapping their daughter by marrying her.
Now, as mentioned earlier that Balinese people in general see themselves as an endless entity, taking a girl out from her parents’ house requires permissions not only from the parents themselves, but also from the big community where she lives – such as the village. In addition, the offerings and attributes paid are not solely presented for the girl’s family to show the man’s significance and gravity in taking her as his future wife, but also to be witnessed by the spirits of dead relatives and ancestors. Thus, the marriage will be blessed and the “’till death do us part” would be the base of the happily ever after marriage life. Well, this is Bali; a land rich of superstitious believes and traditional practices.
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THE MAG42 Raga Massage
BALI AS A POPULAR HOLIDAY DESTINATION is blessed with countless natural beauties. Yet, it is often that these beauties don’t come in an accessible price – especially when the rich traditional elements and complimentary modern comforts have been added to create a splendid package. Apprehending this, Vithree and Yulia come up with a shining way out to not only present the beauty of nature to just everybody, but also assure the person of pampering treats available only in the most traditional methods. Yep, these two girls with their newly-established Raga Massage offer the head-to-toe traditional Javanese treatments overlooking the blissful, green rice fields of Petitenget. With the price that ranges from IDR 35,000 – 130,000, one could indulge in the whole ambiance that is undoubtedly traditional Javanese - traditional batik cloths from Java are occupying the décor accompanied by the scents of natural fragrances to create a calming effect. Treatments to spoil your body, soul and senses use only the best natural oils and herbs to linger properly to nature. The hands of Raga Massage’s professional therapists will turn the natural ingredients to work as they apply them and do magic on your skin.
Appealing treatments such as the traditional lulur, a remedy treatment using the paste made from a blend of fine herbs and spices, would for sure make one feels like a member of a Javanese royal family. The Balinese boreh, a traditional herbal scrub, adds to treatment’s variety. Slightly more modern takes, such as chocolate body scrub, are also provided to absorb ‘impurities’. Of course, the list of Raga’s treatments goes longer to, among others, Raga signature massage, warm and herbal stones massage and reflexology. A personal iPod shuffle playing relaxing tunes is also provided for every customer to use during the treatment. Raga Massage makes it possible for just everyone to experience the feel of being pampered in a way that a Javanese royal was treated in the old times.
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THE MAG44 Food Review: Double Dutch
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I t’s funny that I have just recently found that behind its calm exteriors, Sanur has a lot of surprises and happenings once the sun has set. The well-stocked bars and the well-priced
food and drinks in Sanur have nowadays turned this area as a popular night destination. The soft and somewhat more mature ambiance make Sanur fit for all types of crowd—although generally this place is the home of more mature expatriates in Bali.
However, out of the ranks of bars, pubs and restaurants in Sanur, I reckon there are only a few that really stand out. Among them is Double Dutch on Jl. Cemara Semawang. It was my first time visiting the bar & restaurant; yet, it didn’t take long for me to learn that this venue manages to keep a steady flow of satisfied customers. When I was there, Double Dutch was packed with guests; super-cold draft beers and live entertainments (live music performance every night and salsa show every Friday night) should hold responsibility for this fact.
Aside from that, Double Dutch is one of the very few venues that seems to have successfully operated the bar & restaurant concept; both the bar and restaurant were busy at that time. Even the dance floor was hectic with performances by both the performers themselves and customers. The bar offers the customers with a wide range of drinks; the entertaining, friendly bartenders know exactly how to wet your whistles.
Of course, as the name says it, Double Dutch is the place to get the original Dutch food and snacks. With a couple of friends, I tried out the Frikandel Speciaal (meat sausage), Bitterballen (Dutch croquette with crispy crust), Shoarma Pita and Portie Vlammetjes. I’m not really familiar
with Dutch food; yet I could tell that the items mentioned above were all undoubtedly yummy! There are also kinds of steaks such as the rib eye and tenderloin (must try). The breakfast and lunch menus are something not to be missed out too.
With the live entertainments that add a spice to the evenings, Double Dutch is the place where you can seek an ambiance that is inviting, relaxing yet exciting.
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It was in the 17th century when an adopted son of the King of Mengwi received a heavenly message to build a temple on Sari Hill in Mengwi. His obedience towards God’s order has turned the once barren place with no plants at all into a green area surrounded and protected by trees. It is said that all the greeneries were supernaturally teleported by God Ida Bhatara from His holy volcano, Mount Agung. However, that wasn’t the only magic occurring that day, for hundreds of monkeys were also ‘sent’ to the temple’s area to compliment the trees.
These monkeys immediately started occupying their positions as protectors inside and around the temple. Some faithful elders in this area claimed that they can verbally communicate with these monkeys—but
only when they are praying and focused. Not only that, the elders also told that just anybody could also communicate with the monkeys. If we are in a highly-focused state, then it is said that we could hear the monkeys talk to us—and that we could talk back to them. Today, this area is called Sangeh; due to its abundance of trees and monkeys, Sangeh is also for many times referred as Monkey Forest.
Many Balinese people consider Sangeh as the real Monkey Forest in Bali—not to be confused with the famous one located in Ubud. Also, different from the ones in Ubud or Uluwatu, the monkeys in Sangeh are not aggressive. Thus, it is considerably safe to still wear your sunglasses or hat when visiting the area. Anyway, although the high-level of concentration required to talk with these monkeys is not certain, you can always give it a shot and see if this tale is true.
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Whether you want to throw yourself from high altitudes on the raft, hurtle down frothing rapids, explore the wonders of the deep, race with the rolling waves or just lie back and take it easy on the sand, Bali is the place. The beach is a major factor and Bali has a coastline which offers every possible activity both in and out of the water. Even mountainous areas such as Bedugul could still provide you with water activities. Listed below are ten sites that you can go to make yourself wet - or just simply having a dry fun, yet still surrounded by the beauty of the water.
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Diving in AmedBali is of course a paradise for divers due to its underwater ecosystem that provides a breathtaking scene. Discover a fantastic underwater world in Bali, so you can enjoy a real vacation in a tropical paradise. There are many beautiful locations that you can dive; Amed is one of the best havens to see the deep of Bali sea. The reef within the shallow bay at Amed
Sailing gives a different kind of pleasurable experience. Cruising the waters off the enchanted main Island of Gods to Nusa Lembongan and other surrounding islands is like living a dream where you are going to wake up in the midst of an unspoiled natural beauty. There are several companies providing sailing services around Bali.
Sailing in Nusa Lembongan Rafting in Payangan
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Rafting in Bali is a safe, fun and breathtaking activity for you and your family. The action starts when you launch into the river stretch, navigating through a backdrop of a wild unspoiled rainforest and towering gorges. Professional trainers and experienced guides will assure your safety as the raft runs through the river, dramatic panorama and spectacular waterfalls.
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For surfers, or others who know how to surf, Bali is a paradise providing them not only with the waves but also the whole surfing culture that circles on the language, life and fashion. Among the many surf spots in Bali, Impossibles is probably one of the least crowded. It is located between Bingin and Padang Padang (before Uluwatu). We need to warn you, however, that Impossibles is a playground for experienced surfers.
Surfing in Impossibles4 5Blue Lagoon is a hidden white-sandy beach with seriously crystal-clear water located near the ferry port in Padangbai. The beach itself is not very long-stretched and there are no umbrellas or day-beds like the ones seen in Kuta. The water is considerably calm and some of the rocks form a natural plunge pool where you can just soak and relax. You need to walk on foot passing a dirt ground going down the hill through bushes; it can be slippery at times so you need to be careful. But don’t worry, as the sound of rolling waves hitting the rocks below will provide the encouragement for you to find your way down.
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Riding a motorized sea vehicle will give you a different experience, especially as the fresh
Jet Skiing in Lake Bratan6breeze swirls your hair. Fun riding on the water of Lake Bratan with the combination of jet drive power and personal water craft will result a pure excitement. Another plus point from jet skiing in Lake Bratan is that you can enjoy the view of the stunning Ulun Danu Temple from a different angle.
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Parasailing is a fantastic activity by hanging the body under airborne which is pulled by the speed boat to overview the amazing panorama of the coastal area. It will bring you to fly tens of meters above sea level and you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of surrounding area. The guide will ensure you with the high safety equipment and short briefing before flying off. Your experience will begin from take off on the beach to surrounding coastal area until landing back on the sand. It is one of the exciting adventures to experience during your vacation in Bali.
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Well, you're not going to get wet this time; instead, you'll be stunned from enjoying the breathtaking view of Lake Tamblingan. This lake sits on the northern side of Gunung Batukaru, near Bedugul on the way to Singaraja. However, the best spot to enjoy the view of this lake is from above. When you pass Bedugul and enter the hillside road, you will encounter a Y-junction. Take the sharp left-turn and follow on the road. Green hills, forest trees, cool air and mists encircle this area. You can pick a spot here to enjoy the breathtaking view of the lake below while breathing the fresh mountainous air.
Sight Seeing in Lake Tamblingan
Geger beach is accessed through a dirt track to the left on the road leading to the Nikko Bali Resort in Sawangan, near Nusa Dua. Up until today, Geger remains a very private beach, which makes topless sunbathing very popular here. Yet, the attraction in Geger is not just the private beach alone. It has been for many years since the locals firstly cultivated seaweed that up to today the seaweed plantation along Geger has become a particular appeal even for the visiting sun worshippers.
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There are a number of shallow waters in Nusa Penida that are excellent for snorkeling. The water is crystal clear with a visibility up to 30m and some encounters with big fishes such as pelagic are common. It will take about one hour to explore and view beautiful underwater life which is completed with safety equipments. Jukung (traditional boats) and speedboat services are provided in Sanur to transport you to Nusa Penida.
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THE MAG52 What's Happening
Go Green In BaliBali is a beautiful island to visit and like many other tourist destinations, being such a popular spot brings many problems. One concerning problem that we at The Mag have come to notice is the ever growing environmental problems that effect this paradise island. We at The Mag hope that all travelers will take (little) time to read these points and take them to action, in order to lessen the damage. So please, keep Bali Beautiful.
1. Refill your water bottle Instead grabbing a new bottle of mineral water, why not keep that bottle and refill it. You can refill for free, in some places such as JP's Warung Club in Dhyana Pura.
2. Please don’t litterIt’s a habit we should all try to keep, and that is just “don’t litter”. If no trashcan is in sight, just keep it in your bag or pocket until you come across one, and then dispose of it correctly.
3. See some rubbish, pick it upAdd that little extra part in keeping Bali clean by picking scraps of trash ignorant people have discarded carelessly and then find the appropriate place to dispose of it.
4. Reuse or refuse plastic bagsSometimes shops will still put your goods into plastic bags. It’s ok to refuse the plastic bags, if you’re carrying your own. You may get a strange look from the cashier, if so; just explain your trying to "Keep Bali Beautiful!”
5. Walk more!To keep the air of Bali cleaner, it’s always better to walk. Other than being a healthy alternative, you may accidentally stumble onto a small store or unseen bar which you may have missed.
6. Eco-travellingWhat better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature in Bali than to take an eco-tourism tour. Many companies provide trips into the untouched wilderness of Bali, or the unspoiled coral reefs.
7. Lights outLeaving your AC on is a huge waste of valuable electrical energy. It’s better to turn off your AC and lights before heading out.
8. It’s better to go out for dinnerIt is sometimes tempting to take-away food to enjoy in the comfort of the place you are staying, but the packaging of the food adds up to the pile of trash that is thrown away.
9. Support local industriesSending imported goods uses up much of the worlds fossil fuel resources, compared to using products already available in Bali. By supporting local industries we can also improve the economy for the community in Bali.
10. Water preservationThe amount of clean water in Bali is slowly becoming scarcer due to over use. Small things we can do to help over come the water crisis are by taking shorter showers and turning of the taps when we brush our teeth.
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Bahasa Indonesia is the language spoken through the whole Indonesia. The Balinese speaks Bali language with each other, yet you will be fine with these words and short phrases.
54Crash Course Bahasa Indonesia
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Apa Kabar? How are you?Baik, terima kasih Fine, thank youSelamat pagi Good morningSelamat siang Good afternoon (< 3pm) Selamat sore Good afternoon (> 3 pm)Selamat malam Good eveningSampai jumpa lagi See you laterSampai nanti See you laterNama saya... My name is...Silahkan Here you go
Permisi Excuse meTidak/ Ya No/ YesSaya lapar I'm hungrySaya haus I'm thirstyAda bir? Do you have beer?Saya mau Nasi Campur I want mixed riceDimana hotel? Where is the hotel?Kanan / Kiri Right / LeftMaaf Sorry
AmedAmed is one of the Bali's best-kept secrets that hosts some of the island's enchanting beaches. With not much is going on for the nightlife, Amed is a perfect destination for families and the more mature travelers.
AmlapuraAmlapura is the main town in Karangasem Regency. It hosts some of the island's enchanting attractions such as the Tirta Gangga (the Water Palace).
Asahduren (Clove Plantation)Asahduren Clove Plantation is located 20km inland from Negara. It Offers the beautiful sight from the greenery of clove plantations.
Bali Barat National ParkBali Barat National Park lies at the western side of Bali and occupies an estimated 10% of Bali's total land area. The park is the last refuge of one of the most endangered birds in the world: the Bali Starling.
Bali Bird ParkBali Bird Park provides a home to almost 1,000 birds of 250 different species. Here you can find the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa and South America.
BangliBangli offers beautiful views of Mount and Lake Batur. Situated hundreds of meters above sea level, the breeze in Bangli is cool and refreshing.
BanjarBanjar is a worth visit place to watch cockfight and Brahma Vihara Arama, Bali's only Buddhist mastery. You can as well bathe at the Banjar's hot springs during your visit there.
BatubulanBatubulan is is an artistic countryside located in west part of Gianyar regency. It has been famous in Indonesia and all over the world which has been built based on an artistic blessing dance of Barong. The villagers sustain by both wood carving and stone sculpting, whereby the craftsmen can make up your order and arange the shipment to your home address.
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BedugulBedugul is a village located in the mountainous area connecting northern and southern Bali.
Besakih TempleBesakih is the most important, sacred temple in Bali. Known as the Mother Temple, Besakih provides spectacular views of the natural surroundings.
Blahmantung WaterfallBlahmantung Waterfall is located in the Pupuan area of Tabanan. This part of Bali is very fertile and receives a lot of rain. You can swim here, or at least go for a soak in the shallow water.
Botanical GardenEka Karya Botanical Garden in Bedugul was founded in 1959 and is the youngest yet the largest of the four Indonesian botanical Gardens.
Butterfly ParkThe Butterfly Park is located 7km from Tabanan on the way to Panebel. It is the biggest butterfly park in Asia and it is perfect venue to relax with family.
Candi DasaCandi Dasa is located in Karangasem regency with less than 10km distance to Tenganan village. It was once a fishing village which later undergoing rapid tourism development, as now it becomes the best destination for embracing tranquility.
CelukCeluk, in the sub-district of Sukawati, owns the individuality and excellence in production of gold and silver crafting. Most of them are Balinese professional, artistic and skillful of design development related to the silver and gold crafting.
GianyarGianyar is the regency famous for artistic and high culture. As a tourism area, Gianyar has beautiful natural sceneries such as mountains and coasts.
GilimanukGilimanuk is the main port for traffic between Bali and Java island. Gilimanuk can be reached by heading west from Negara, or west through the National Park from Singaraja.
GitgitLocated on busy traffic,11km south of Singaraja, Gitgit is the most visited waterfall in Bali.
Goa GajahGoa Gajah (Elephant Cave) comes outstanding with the shape of its entrance: a skillfully carved depiction entangling leaves, rocks, animals, ocean waves and demonic human shapes running from the gaping mouth.
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Garuda Wisnu KencanaGWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana) is a cultural park and a landmark with gigantic statue of Vishnu sitting on his ride, which is half man half Garuda bird.
DenpasarDenpasar is the capital city of Bali, with an estimated population of 500,000 people from different background living in the area. A number of Bali's notable museums is located in Denpasar.
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Goa LawahGoa Lawah is inhibited by thousands of bats hanging down on the ceiling and flying around. It is also the home of one of the most sacred temples in Bali, Pura Goa Lawah.
JimbaranJimbaran is a fishing village which also houses some of the finest luxury hotels in the world. The beaches of Jimbaan are cluttered with seafood restaurants, where you can dine with your feet on the sand.
Lake BratanLake Bratan is located in Bedugul and is the second largest lake in Bali. Bratan offers stunning view of Pura Ulun Danu temple that solemnly guards the lake.
Nusa DuaNusa Dua is known as the home of large international five-star resorts. Many beautiful beaches with peaceful atmosphere can be found in this area.
Nusa Ceningan Nusa Ceningan offers many tourist attractions such as cockfighting and the unique seaweed farming.
Nusa LembonganNusa Lembongan is a small island located 20km off the eastern coast of Bali. The island is known as a 'virgin island' with crystal-clear water and the local seaweed farming.
Nusa MenjanganNusa Menjangan is a small island in the northwestern off the Bali Barat National Park. Only a limited number of divers are allowed to visit the island daily. All dive sites are only a short boat trip away.
Nusa PenidaThe main attraction in Nusa Penida lies on the chance to see turtles, sharks, and reefs in crystal-clear visibility.
Nusa Serangan (Turtle Island)Serangan Island is used as a turtle breeding ground with beautiful coral reefs. Another thing Serangan is known for Pura Sakenan, the famous Balinese temple facing the mainland.
PadangbaiPadangbai is a small fishing village in East Bali. It offers the visitors with some of Bali's most beautiful white sandy beaches.
PetuluPetulu is a heaven for photographers who love the nature shots. Petulu provides awe-some bird watching activity, where around 6,000 egrets living around the area.
KlungkungKlungkung holds a special place in Bali's history and culture. As artistic centers, the palaces wherein the Kings of Klungkung and noblemen patronized and developed the styles of music, drama and the fine arts that flourish today.
LovinaLovina Beach is a 12km stretch of coast to the Northwest of Singaraja in North Bali.It is considered one of the best places for family trip with its famous morning dolphin trip as well as other activities such as snorkeling and sightseeing.
Mount AgungMount Agung is Bali's highest and holiest mountain as it is believed that the mountain is the home of the Gods. Bali's most sacred temple, the Mother Temple of Besakih, sits on its slope.
NegaraNegara is mainly known as the place to see Makepung or the Bull Race. This area is rarely visited by tourists, while it actually also offers a glimpse of the real Bali.
KutaKuta is the most celebrated area in Bali. The beach area is also known as the center of nightlife activities and a shopping Mecca with its lines of shops, boutiques and galleries.
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Lake BaturLake Batur is the widest lake in Bali which is surrounded by scenic view and cool atmosphere. It lies down in the feet of Mount Batur and Mount Abang, with hot spring activity right by the lake. It is considered as sacred place by the Balinese.
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Sangeh Monkey ForestSangeh Monkey Forest is located in the southwestern of Bali. The main attraction here is the monkeys inhabiting both the trees and the temple.
SanurSanur is one of the Bali's largest traditional villages and is also an established tourist area. It is known as the best spot for diving and snorkeling, especially surfing. It is also known as the 'Sunrise Beach'.
KintamaniKintamani is the village with its impressive panorama located in plateau and also encircled by mountain atmosphere with the windblast from Mount Batur.
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SeminyakSeminyak is one of the Bali's top tourist spots with its natural appeal and great collection of fine restaurants. It also houses many of nice places to stay (hotels and villas).
Sing Sing WaterfallLocated 1km out of Lovina town, Sing Sing Waterfall is the perfect place for people who wish to see a waterfall and do not want to deviate far from the main food.
UbudUbud is largely known as a remarkable center of fine arts, dance and music. The spectacular view of green paddy terraces makes Ubud as one of the most visited areas in Bali.
Ujung Water PalaceTaman Ujung or also known as the Ujung Water Palace was built in 1919 by the late King of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, to welcome and serve important guests and Kings from other countries.
UluwatuUluwatu is known for its breathtaking cliff views, with its spectacular temple overlooking the clear blue water of the ocean below. Plenty of monkeys inhibit the area. Kecak dance is also regularly performed in Uluwaatu's amphitheatre.
SingarajaSingaraja was once the capital city of bali before Denpasar. It was Bali's main port during the Dutch occupation and still retains colonial feel, especially with its clean, quiet and distinctve culture.
TabananThe regency of Tabanan is the home of the dramatic temple of Tanah Lot, which probably is known as the most photographed temple in Bali.
Tanah LotTanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located in the Tabanan regency. it is the home of a dramatic ocean-front Hindu temple, which is one of the main temples in worship of Balinese Gods.
Tanjung BenoaTanjung Benoa is a scenic area full of coconut palms. It is one of the perfect spots for water sports with no shortage of shops catering to marine sports enthusiasts.
TegallalangTegallalang is a major area for handicraft production in Bali. There are several business in this area, but they are not visible to the passing-by tourits. The view here on the rice is amazing.
TulambenTulamben is a small town on the north-east coast of Bali. It is now popular for its most famous dive site that contains a stunningly diverse underwater ecosystem, especially around the wreck of the Liberty Glo, a US Army Transport ship torpedoed by Japanese submarines in 1942.
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1.To respect the place and its people: it is sacred, so do not make noise or damages and act normal.
2.That a woman who is having her period, is not allowed to enter the temple.
3. To not walk in front of a praying person.
1. No matter how much the vendors give as the opening price, you have to bargain for as much as half (or even less) of the price.
2. It is better for you to go to the shop that has everything: t-shirts, shorts, wood handicrafts, etc. By doing a one- stop shopping, which means you will buy quite a lot, it is easier for you to get a bigger discount.
3. Try not to be not so apparent that you really want the thing you are looking at on a shop; the vendors are not stupid and can smell your desire, thus will take the advantage by putting the price high.
4. Since there are ranges of shops offering pretty much the same things, you can always walk away from one shop to another if a deal cannot be reached. But walk slowly. Normally, if you offer a reasonable price on a bargain, in which the vendor can still make some profits and the price is good for you, the vendor would call you back to his/her shop as you walk away.
5. Tell the vendor that if he/she gives you a good price, than you will tell your other friends to shop from him/her.
6. Know the martket prices, or, pretend you do. By saying “I’ve seen this product before much cheaper” will probably lead to a cheaper price.
7. Have fun and stay friendly. Bargaining is part of the culture and it should be a fun activity.
4. That a priest is very important, so whenever he is praying, don’t sit higher then him and don’t bother him with your flash from your camera.
5. That you should also not take flashing pictures of other people praying.
6. To wear a sarong and a ribbon when you attend a ceremony (those are often provided to you when necessary).
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MedewiMedewi is a perfect fun wave for all surfers. Come early to avoid onshore winds. The swell is generally smaller than at Kuta spots.
BalianBalian gets some swells and is a quiet place in North Bali. Its location that is close to the main road makes surfers can easily access this place.
Canggu & PererenanCanggu and Pererenan are places that most surfers will know about, with their larger-than-Kuta swells, sandy beach and not much else. Canggu is however becoming better known in tourist and expat circles.
Kuta ReefKuta Reef is an exposed reef break that is often working. May–October (dry season) is the best time of year for waves here.
BelanganThe reef in Belangan is close to shore and a short paddle out. Belangan is a very well-known break and can get very crowded in the peak season.
DreamlandDreamland is famous for its waves that can peel perfectly for hundreds of meters over the reef. The waves are also reserved for expert surfers only. Swimming here is advisable only on low tide.
BinginBingin gets very crowded through the peak season with only one small take-off area. The wave itself is pretty mechanical, but short.
LebihThe surf break in Lebih is greatly affected by direction of the swell.
ImpossiblesImpossibles is the least crowded surfing area in Bali. It is located between Bingin and Padang Padang, so if you are at either of those two places you can see what is happening at Impossibles.
Padang PadangPadang Padang only starts to work when a big swell is running. It is of an easy paddle out through the channel.
UluwatuThere are 4 different sections at Uluwatu: Temples which is a long and hollow wave that works on the mid to high tide, The peak right in front of the warungs in line with the cave also best on high tide, Racetrack which is a super-fast with a barrel that works on the low tide, but gets seriously shallow, and Outside Corner which is considered by many to be one of the best waves anywhere in the world. The corner won't even start to break unless the swell is at least in the 8' range.
Nyang NyangNyang Nyang beach is known as one of the great spot to surf in Bali. Hiding from the crowd of people plus huge wave makes this beach like a secret paradise for every surfers.
Green BaliGreen Bali is situated at the bottom of a cliff. No worries going down but after you have been surfing for a couple of hours the return leg is a bit harder.
Nusa DuaTo get to this reef you have to drive into the town itself and then weave your way south, there are also a couple of other good waves in this area. So it pays to do a bit of exploring.
Sri LankaNorthern part of Nusa Dua is Sri Lanka, a bowly right which breaks into a deep water channel.
Sanur ReefSanur Reef is a sheltered reef break that only works once in a while. November–April (wet season) provides optimum time of year for the waves.
Padang GalakPadang Galak is a reliable rivermouth beach break north of Sanur. The surf break is quite popular here, but only works under certain conditions.
KetewelThe surfing crowd at Ketewel usually consists of locals and Japanese, including girls on body boards. Ketewel seemed like a place beginners/ intermediates might enjoy, not people looking for epic surfing.
PadangbaiPadangbai has the flat bottomed mixed reef and sandy bottom with some walls.
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Bali is one of the tens of thousands islands in the Indonesian archipelago that lies between the country’s most populated island, Java, and Lombok. It is also one of the country’s most developed provinces with the capital in Denpasar, located on the southern part of the island.
Bali is divided into 8 regencies (Badung, Bangli, Buleleng, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, Klungkung and Tabanan) and 1 city (Denpasar). Unlike most of the Muslim-majority Indonesia, around 94% out of Bali’s 3 million population adhere to Balinese Hinduism, which is a combination of the existing local beliefs and Hindu influences.
As the main tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali is renowned for its highly developed arts, including music, dance, sculpture, painting, metalworking and leather. The island is also the home of wildlife such as hundreds of bird species (including the endangered Bali Starling), Indian Muntjac, Mouse-deer, Leopard Cat, Black Giant Squirrel, and several species of macaque and leaf monkey.
The island’s countless natural irresistible charms have awarded Bali as one of the world’s most visited holiday destination. With its tropical climate (temperatures averaging 31 degrees Celsius, 88 fahrenheit), Bali is warm all year round – which is perfect to explore its smoking volcanoes, stepped rice fields, remote beaches, towering cliffs, famous surf breaks and the majestic thousand- year-old temples.
The hospitable and friendly natives of the Balinese and their way of life are by many considered as a magnet, inspiring those who have been in the island to go back again and those who have not to come.
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