Bali is an Indonesian island renowned for its natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant tourism scene. Known as the “Island of the Gods,” it features lush rice terraces, volcanic mountains, tropical beaches, and coral reefs alongside a deeply rooted Hindu culture expressed through temples, ceremonies, music, and dance. Bali attracts travelers for both relaxation and adventure, offering world-class resorts, surfing, diving, yoga retreats, and nightlife, especially in areas like Ubud, Seminyak, and Canggu. While tourism is central to its economy, the island also faces challenges such as environmental strain and balancing development with tradition. Overall, Bali stands out as a destination that blends spirituality, nature, and modern travel culture.
Ubud Rice Terraces
The Ubud rice terraces are a scenic landscape of stepped rice fields in central Bali, famous for their lush greenery and traditional farming system known as subak, a centuries-old irrigation method rooted in Balinese culture and spirituality. Carved into hillsides and fed by mountain springs, the terraces showcase the close relationship between agriculture, religion, and community life in Bali. Popular sites like Tegalalang attract visitors for walking paths, viewpoints, and cultural experiences, while also symbolizing Bali’s heritage and harmonious balance between people and nature.
Bambu Indah Resort
I stayed at this amazing resort in Ubud called Bambu Indah
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are a vast, UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscape in central Bali, celebrated for their sweeping mountain views and well-preserved traditional subak irrigation system. Spanning rolling hills at the foot of Mount Batukaru, the terraces are less crowded than those near Ubud and offer a more tranquil, authentic look at Balinese rural life. They highlight the island’s deep connection between agriculture, community cooperation, and spiritual tradition, making Jatiluwih both a cultural landmark and a striking natural attraction.
Villa Togog
Monkey Forest
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud is a lush, protected jungle area that combines natural beauty, wildlife, and Balinese spirituality. Home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques, the forest features dense greenery, walking paths, and ancient temple ruins that reflect traditional Hindu beliefs. It serves both as a conservation site and a cultural attraction, offering visitors a close encounter with wildlife while emphasizing harmony between humans, nature, and religion.
ATV Adventure
Sideman
Sideman is a peaceful rural region in eastern Bali known for its lush rice terraces, river valleys, and views of Mount Agung. Far less developed than Bali’s main tourist centers, it offers a quiet, traditional atmosphere where daily life revolves around farming, temples, and local crafts such as weaving and silverwork. Popular for trekking, yoga retreats, and cultural immersion, Sidemen is valued for its natural beauty and authenticity, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking tranquility and a deeper connection to Balinese village life.
Cobra House
This hotel located in Sideman looks like a head and tail of a cobra.
Manta House
This room was shaped like a Manta Ray was located in the same resort as the Cobra House
