As if you need any convincing to plan a vacation, I’m giving you a few reasons and even more pictures that will have your feet itching to visit Bali.
This Hindu island in Indonesia is something out of a dream. Seriously. With beautiful beaches, sunsets that make you starry-eyed and colorful bits of culture around every corner, there are so many things to do in Bali, and so many reasons to make this slice of paradise your next holiday destination.
Let us show you a glimpse through our lens so you can see why Bali makes a great place to travel.
The ocean views are divine…
…and the sunsets too.
Are you hooked yet? Start planning your trip by figuring out when the best time to visit Bali is for your travel style.
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And then there are the sunrises.
And if beaches aren’t your thing, there are plenty of jungles and rice fields begging to be explored.
The culture is as vibrant as it is deep.
The food will make your mouth water.
The Balinese architecture has unique details, and an open, airy feel.
The Balinese people will welcome you with wide smiles and a genuine desire to make you feel at home.
And how can we forget these cuties?!
The jungles and beaches, tasty food, kind people, and diverse wildlife make Bali a destination we think would make just about anybody fall in love.
Related Post: Take a look at some of our favorite things to do in Bali and get an idea of how much a trip to Bali costs!
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Aww!! Such an amazing blog, I can’t take my eyes off from that amazing pics. Would love to explore it soon!!
Hi! I just began reading your blog, and it’s amazing!! A friend and I are backpacking next year, and we are going to New Zealand, Australia, Thailand and Vietnam, and then we only have time for one more place, and we can’t find out whether we should go to Cambodia og Bali. I just read your posts about both Cambodia and Bali, and both places sound amazing. What place would you recommend? 🙂
Hey Pernille, thanks for the kind words 🙂 Sounds like you have an amazing trip planned! Honestly, I think you’ll love both Bali and Cambodia, so you can’t really go wrong. They both have beautiful people and landscapes. Here are a couple pros/cons for both to consider:
Bali
+Hospitality is amazing and your stay will be very comfortable, from the food to hotels
+Culture is very vibrant and all around you
-Some of the main cities are very Westernized and are catered to tourists instead of feeling completely "authentic". You’ll have to search a little bit harder to find this. If you do go to Bali, I’d recommend reaching out to Ring A Bike Tours (We mentioned this company in some of our Bali posts, and we’d be happy to connect you with Ring 🙂 He’s amazing!)
Cambodia
+The people in Cambodia have been through a really rough couple decades, so by traveling here, your money will help support and rebuild their economy
+It’s easier to get "off the beaten path" and see how "real" Cambodians live. Siem Reap is very touristy, but outside of that city, you’ll really experience Cambodian life. The poverty can be a little hard to see at times.
-Transportation can be a bit uncomfortable and not always up to "Western standards", which could be a pro or con depending on how you look at it.
Hope that helps your decision. Keep us updated. We’d love to know where you end up choosing to go!