The famous demon-mouth entrance to Goa Gajah – one of Bali’s most atmospheric ancient sites, just 10 minutes from central Ubud.

Nestled in the lush hills just outside Ubud, Goa Gajah—also known as the Elephant Cave—is one of Bali’s most intriguing historical sites. This compact yet captivating Hindu shrine offers a glimpse into the island’s rich spiritual heritage, blending ancient architecture, …

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The surreal Bat Cave Temple – thousands of bats and sacred Hindu shrines in one place.

Pura Goa Lawah: Bali’s Mystical Bat Cave Temple – A Sacred Gem on the East Coast Bali is full of temples that blend spirituality, nature, and legend, but few are as intriguing as Pura Goa Lawah (Bat Cave Temple). Located …

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Serene landscape of Brahmavihara Arama Buddhist Temple in North Bali – Bali's biggest Buddhist monastery with ornate stupas, large Buddha statues, meditation halls, and peaceful tropical gardens overlooking the hills near Lovina Beach.

Surf, sea, sand, and sunshine—that’s the Bali dream for most visitors, especially the hordes of Australian tourists flocking to the island’s shores. Throw in cheap Bintang beer and those ubiquitous Bintang singlets and shorts from Poppies Lane, and you’ve got …

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Idyllic infinity pool at a Sanur Beach resort – one of many reasons Bali remains a top tropical escape

Why This Indonesian Paradise Keeps Calling Me Back Bali isn’t just a destination—it’s an addiction. I’ve been more than 10 times in the last 12 years, and I still find new reasons to return. As an Australian, it’s conveniently close …

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One of Bali’s hidden dark-sky beaches – perfect for telescope nights and Milky Way magic.

Bali, with its latitude of approximately 8°S, offers a unique vantage for astronomy enthusiasts in 2026, blending northern hemisphere favorites like Orion with southern hemisphere treasures such as the Magellanic Clouds and globular clusters. The island’s tropical location means stargazing …

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The Flea Market in Seminyak, Bali

The Flea Market in Seminyak Bali is a small market place with around 50 stalls selling all the usually items you find in markets in Bali. From t-shirts, clothing, sunglasses, jewellery, homewares, gifts, handy crafts and souvenirs. You can pretty …

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