Bali - a much sought-after destination not only since the film "Eat Pray Love". The Indonesian island has a unique mix of Hindu culture, beach life, volcanoes, tropical jungle and beautiful rice terraces.
Bali - Island of the Gods
Bali - Island of the Gods, as they are called, and if the gods were forced to choose an earthly dwelling place, they would certainly choose the Indonesian island. On the one hand, because of its breathtaking, lush green rice terraces, the waves on the beaches of the Hindu island attracting many surfers, and the exotic dance performances that Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, has to offer. Sacrificial offerings and temple rituals On the other hand, there is no doubt that due to the daily religiousness of the inhabitants of Bali and the great calmness and affirmation of life that they radiate. Offering offerings in the countless temples that adorn the tropical trauma slave of the Hindu religion in the otherwise Muslim country of Indonesia is a natural part of everyday life. The accompanying rituals are a prime example of perfect grace, devotion and meditative concentration.
Getting there and getting started
A Bali holiday offers completely different atmospheres and experiences depending on the region. In order to explore them and to have enough money left after the flight costs to be able to afford some of Bali's attractions, the flight to Denpasar, the capital city of Bali, can be approached with the airline company Air Asia, for example. This low-cost Malaysian airline offers flights to Indonesia from London or Paris. More expensive, but directly from Frankfurt to Bali it flies with Emirates via Dubai or Singapore Airlines via Singapore.
Surfing, Snorkeling, Beach
If you are looking for a wide range of beach, water sports facilities (surfing, jet skiing, kitesurfing, water skiing, etc.), you will find them on the southern beaches of Bali, in Kuta, Seminyak and on the peninsula of Bukit. The nightlife in Kuta is also bustling. Secluded beaches and dive paradises Lonely Beaches are more likely to be found in the east of the island, e. g. in remote Amed, or in the northwest of Bali, such as Menjengan. In front of the island Menjengan there is a fascinating diving panorama. The black lava beaches of Lovina in the north offer another beach alternative. From here you can make snorkeling trips or go on a search for dolphins.
Culture, Dance, Temple
Those who are more interested in culture will find what they are looking for in Ubud, in the midst of rice fields.
There are a lot of dance and gamelan music performances, courses in batik painting, woodcarving or Bahasa Indonesia, the main language of Indonesia. In addition, there are relaxed restaurants and cafes, and a variety of temples in the surrounding area, as well as old places and villages where handicrafts are made. Monkey Forest In Ubud there is also the Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a jungle and temple area where free-running, sometimes quite intrusive macaque monkeys are at home.
With these and many other highlights, Bali enchants not only the gods, but also people from all over the world, who have made Bali an attractive destination for decades.