Bali

Getting to Know Bali

On Bali, you’ll want to spend time on the pristine beaches of Jimbaran Bay, immersing yourself in the beauty of the island’s landscape and orienting yourself to Bali’s refreshingly spiritual perspective. Then, travel an hour north to Ubud, the island’s cultural and artistic capital. Here you’ll find Bali’s living culture fiercely intact. Hinduism permeates daily life, with the smell of incense, the sight of food offerings and the outline of temples and shrines defining every landscape. In the fragrant evenings, Ubud comes alive with traditional gamelan music punctuated with gongs and percussion. It’s louder and more assertive than the more subtle Javanese gamelan, and you’ll find yourself fascinated by its musicians and dancers. By day, you’ll see Bali’s crafts, its masks and carvings and exquisite jewellery rendered in indigenous materials and handcrafted textiles, rich with beading and bold designs. You can make a lasting memory by trekking through the terraced rice fields outside of town, engulfed by a rustling sea of emerald green. Whether you’re at the coast or in the country’s highlands, Bali reveals many treasures.