Bali - Island of the Gods

Introduction:

If you want to spend some time surrounded by flora and fauna then Bali is your go to place. Known for it's culture and scenery Bali became the No.1 destination for Aussie tourist in 2017 and for a good reason. During the day you get to experience the historically religious temples, the beaches and by night you get to treat yourself to tropical cuisines in amazing restaurants. But it's really the vibe you'll experience that'll make you want to never leave.

Things to Do and Places to Visit:

Waterbom: Waterbom is a must-go for any Bali traveller who’s also a theme park fan. From extreme water slides like the snake-themed Constrictor to gentle lazy rivers, both the young and old can spend a fun day at this water park.

Waterbom

Ubud Monkey Forest: Ubud Monkey Forest, also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, is one of Ubud’s most popular attractions; a natural forest sanctuary that is home to a horde of grey long-tailed macaques. Besides watching playful monkeys in their natural habitat, swinging through canopies, lazing along pathways or feeding on bananas, the site offers cool walks along paved pathways through a leafy nutmeg forest.

Ubud Monkey Forest

Place to Eat:

Blanco par Mandif: Blanco par Mandif serves delicious local Indonesian food but with a twist, by offering a degustation style menu that, until now, you would be more likely to find in a French fine dining establishment. The emphasis at Blanco par Mandif is on local flavours and ingredients, and you can expect the freshest seasonal produce sourced from all over the island.

Blanco par Mandif

Food to Try:

Babi Guling: Also known as Balinese Suckling Pig, It’s one of the Island’s most famous local dish, where a pig is seasoned with local herbs and spices then roasted whole. The tender meat is served on rice with stewed vegetables, pork sausage, fried pork meat and most importantly the crispy skin.

Babi Guling

Things to Look out for:

Street Vendors: When you're a foreign tourist, you tend to have a particular way of dressing in a new country. Street Vendors can easily detect tourist and will try to hustle you for your money, keep your hands away from reach or they'll attempt to slip something on and demand payment.

Street Vendor

The Place to Stay:

Furama Villas and Spa Ubud: Stocked with loads of amenities for you like the spa, steam room, buffet, terrace and free shuttle service that will take you to where you can explore more dining, shopping and local attractions of the culturally rich area.

Furuma Villas and Spa Ubud

Airfare:

Flights from Sydney to Bali are approximately around $600 AUD, with further research you can even find cheaper flight prices at the $450 mark.

Overall Opinion

Bali is a tropical haven, full of fresh air and beautiful scenery to captivate you. You can visit temples and discover your inner self. Or visit the local markets and enjoy a little shopping spree. Maybe even go and have a bit of fun at the water parks. Bali has countless amount of activities to do day and night. Bali has a well deserved 4.5/5 stars

Information sourced from http://www.bali-indonesia.com/

-Lawrence Pan