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Bali, the pearl of Indonesia

You just have to say its name to feel like being in paradise. Indeed, Bali Indonesia, is also called “the island of god” because of all the mythological stories which surrounds it. Bali is the most renowned island of the Indonesian archipelago and the favourite holiday destination in Indonesia thanks to its beautiful landscapes, its welcoming population and its well preserved traditions . Its capital is Denpasar.

This little island has all the elements to make you holidays perfect: endless beaches, extraordinary volcanic landscape, magnificent rain forest and numerous paddy field hills . Moreover, the daily life there is not monotonous at all, it has a lot of things in store for you. People in Bali own very original culture which is one of the main elements of attraction for the tourists.

In Bali, the dance is omnipresent. For parties, for birthdays or even for funerals the dance is the best way to express the unique atmosphere of the event. The main instrument is the “gamelans”, similar to xylophone. People can dance for hours and hours to its sound. The beauty of the moves, the variety of the colours and the depth of the ceremonies will bewitch you.

And, even if the majority of those events are religious kind, you are more than welcome to attend to it. Although, the people of Bali are very respectful towards their tradition but they are also very glad to share it with visitors. Indeed, they are very proud of their culture and of their island so it is a pleasure for them to welcome people and say: “ We live in the most beautiful place in the world”! Regarding the Bali accommodation, find the hotel in Bali in advance as in that way you can get the best Bali hotel deals.

Besides the ceremonies and the music, if you want to discover another part of the Bali culture, you should try the local food. Even if the rice is the staple of the Indonesian diet, you will be surprised by the variety and the delicacy of the Bali cuisine. You will enjoy the national dish: the "nasi goreng", made with fried rice, vegetables eggs and meat. Other specialities are the “saté”, little meat brochettes with peanut sauce, the babi guglin (roasted sucking pig) and the “bebek tutuh”, sort of duck with honey sauce. You will also be able to find some delicious fish and fruits.

As for the other things to do in the island, the sports lovers will be happy thanks to all the activities possible: Snorkling, surfing, trekking, down-river and hiking are good examples of what is possible to do in Bali. And if after all these activities you are not tired yet, go and enjoy the beautiful sunset in Kuta, Bali most popular region, and have a vibrant night life in one of the night club there.