Bali

Advertisement

Sea temple, Bali

Introducing Bali

Bali may be small in size – you can drive around the entire coast in one long day – but its prominence as a destination is huge, and rightfully so. Ask travellers what Bali means to them and you’ll get as many answers as there are flowers on a frangipani tree. Virescent rice terraces, pulse-pounding surf, enchanting temple ceremonies, mesmerising dance performances and ribbons of beaches are just some of the images people cherish.

Advertisement

Small obviously doesn’t mean limited. The manic whirl of Kuta segues into the luxury of Seminyak. The artistic swirl of Ubud is a counterpoint to misty treks amid the volcanoes. Mellow beach towns like Amed, Lovina and Pemuteran can be found right round the coast and just offshore is the laid-back idyll of Nusa Lembongan.

As you stumble upon the exquisite little offerings left all over the island that materialise as if by magic, you’ll see that the tiny tapestry of colours and textures is a metaphor for Bali itself.

And those are just some of the more obvious qualities. A visit to Bali means that you are in the most visitor-friendly island of Indonesia. There are pleasures of the body, whether a massage on the beach or a hedonistic interlude in a sybaritic spa. Shopping that will put ‘extra bag’ at the top of your list. Food and drink ranging from the freshest local cuisine bursting with the flavours of the markets to food from around the globe, often prepared by chefs and served in restaurants that are world class. From a cold Bintang at sunset to an epic night clubbing in Kuta, your social whirl is limited only by your own fortitude.

Ready to go?

These tours & activities make it easy:

Tips & articles

  1. Four days in Ubud: Beyond Eat, Pray, Love

    16 December 2011

    It’s impossible these days to think about Ubud – Bali’s cultural heart – without also considering the enormous success of...

    Read more

  2. Bali: beyond the usual suspects

    2 December 2011

    Bali may have its fair share of tourists seeking nothing more than seven days of sun, sand and sex in...

    Read more

See all tips & articles for Bali

Thorn Tree forum discussion

Recent posts

  1. ranjon avatar
    RE: 3months in oz

    by ranjon 16 May 2012

    It all depends on what it is you want to do Jen and if that is generally see as much of Australia as you can and as cheap as you can,…
  2. JenHunt24 avatar
    3months in oz

    by JenHunt24 16 May 2012

    Hi all... I'm needing some help in direction I'm a solo female traveller starting in Bali next week but will be heading to oz for the…
  3. rroobbeerrtt avatar
    Re: BALI - - - Cost per day (June/July)

    by rroobbeerrtt 16 May 2012

    You'll find Indonesia a lot cheaper than South Africa and Mozambique. Bali tends to be more expensive than the other islands, because…

See all Thorn Tree forum discussions for Bali

In our shop

See all shop products

Hotels & Hostels in Bali

See all hotels and hostels in Bali

Travel Insurance

Going to Indonesia? Make sure you're covered.

Get a quote

See all travel services

Advertisement