Travel to Bali - Indonesia

Geographically Bali is located 8 degrees south of the equator. It is part of the Indonesia archipelago.

The terrain is mountainous due to past volcanic activities. Bali extends from Sumatra and covers a total area of 5, 632, 86 square kilometers.

The Island of Bali is home to close to 3.5 million people. Bali encompasses many small islands. Some of the located east of the capital are Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Serangan, Menjangan and the island of Bali. To the west you will find the Lombok islands while the Indian Ocean borders Bali to the South. The northern border is occupied by the Sea of Java.
Bali is ringed by water bodies. This has given rise to spectacular beaches along Bali’s coastlines.

Most of Bali lies at high altitudes. There are a number of mountain peaks towering above the island. These peaks are found throughout Bali. In the capital three peaks stand supreme. These are known as Grand Mountain, Mount Agung and the mount Batur. These mountains are considered religious sites by the community.

The Indonesian islands are renowned for their art and craft skills. These include carving, jewelry making and fabric dying. The tie and dye technique was developed in this part of the world.Bali experiences a warm tropical climate all year round with temperatures ranging between 24 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius.

The wet months which fall between Octobers to March are characterized by high humidity which elevates the day time temperatures. The dry spells stretch from April to September. This is the best time to tour Bali.

There are over 330 official dialects, whence communication is bound to present some challenge. The positve side, however, is Bahasa Indonesian, is considered as one of the simplest languages in the world.Bali has a lot scenic sites including soft sandy beaches, mystical temples of the ancient world, luxurious resort and the unique photogenic rice plantations.

The tropic weather and the high temperature will no doubt have you craving for a swim. Beaches come in all forms in Bali. From the tame, palm-fringed, snow white to the rough and rugged beaches on the west coast of Bali, you are guaranteed to be spoilt for choice.

If you are just in for a little sun and sand, stick to the east coast of the region. Here you will find many beaches with five star accommodation facilities. These are a favorite with many visitors from Europe and America. Examples include the Nusa Dua Beach and the Sanur Beach. Any beach lover should not leave Bali without visiting the beaches on the North Coast.
Lovina is the most popular tourist destination in that area.

Lovina beaches are famed for their black sand. However you should be careful when taking a swim. The area experiences strong winds and currents and various drowning events have been recorded.

Shopping in Bali is a delight. There are many forms of artistic wares including wood carvings, gold and silver ornaments, fabrics, basket and many more handiwork items to choose from.