Dreaming of Paradise? 4 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Bali

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If it’s not on your bucket list already, here are all the reasons why you should travel to Bali at least once in your life!

Bali has long been a destination synonymous with paradise with its impressive surf, vibrant culture, and towering, lush rice terraces. The island is a call to adventure, with myriad hidden temples waiting to be discovered and elaborate cultural celebrations taking place.

All this blended together against the backdrop of stunning beaches, sprawling forests and vast mountain ranges. And even as it has grown in popularity for backpackers and digital nomads flocking to live in Bali, the island retains a genuine charm.

If you are planning a trip, prepare yourself with a comprehensive packing list for Bali, and these top four reasons why you won’t regret it!

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4 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Bali, Indonesia

1. The enriching culture 

Bali’s culture is often overlooked. Ubud, a town perched high on the island’s interior, is Bali’s cultural heartland. It has a celebrated arts and crafts scene, incredible retreats for those looking to switch off and relax, and yoga classes almost as plentiful as the local markets.

Ubud is, in itself, a reason to visit Bali. Its world-famous rice terraces are one of the island’s truly iconic sights, with lush green steps tumbling down the sides of valley after valley – a truly jaw-dropping sight to behold. Luxury resorts such as the Ubud Hanging Gardens make the most of the landscape, with gorgeous villas scattered along one such valley. Visiting Ubud is also very much about learning the ancient customs, history and culture of this beautiful part of the island.

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2. The stunning beaches and surf

Bali is, of course, famous for its beaches. You will find clear-blue waters, flanked by perfect, white, sandy beaches all over the island. Blue Point, Balangan, Kuta and Karma Kandara are just some that are worth exploring. However, Seminyak is our favourite.

This three-mile stretch of stunning golden sand is a fantastic place to sample everything that makes Bali special. Walk along its length and you will see some of the most exclusive resorts on the island as well as beachfront cars, leading restaurants and plenty of exclusive boutiques.

If you sit and watch the water at Seminyak you will see many of the locals take to the water with their surfboards and perform some incredible moves in the relentless surf. If you want to learn how to surf you can do that in Bali too. Unlike places like Thailand, travel insurance is not mandatory in Bali but you should still have it.

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3. The über cool restaurant scene 

There was a time when Bali was basically one big party island. A place where hedonists flocked in search of the sun, sea, surf and culture of the interior. But these days it is a serious destination for a culinary awakening, with some of Asia’s most exciting restaurants opening in the past few years. The likes of Saigon Street, Sarong, Mama San and Motel Mexicola are just some of the beautiful and hip eateries in Bali now – more than enough to persuade serious foodies to come purely for that reason. 

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4. The warmth of the people

The kindness of the Balinese people is enough of a reason to make the journey to this beautiful island worthwhile. If you show respect, you will be treated with incredible warmth and made to feel so welcome. The locals see a lot of tourists every year, but they are as welcoming and wonderful as you could possibly wish them to be. Enjoy!

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