Bali
The island of Bali has rightly earned a reputation of being one of the tourist hotspots in Asia. It is blessed with picturesque lakes and dramatic volcanic mountains decorated with layers of rice paddy terraces on their lower reaches. The seas that surround Bali are rich in marine life, from tiny shrimps and nudibranchs, to mantas, sharks and mola-mola.
The island has a rich cultural heritage, still practiced to this day. You can visit spectacular temples and ancient water palaces, or enjoy a night of traditional Balinese dance or theatre with family and friends. There is never a dull moment in Bali.
Recent Bali Articles
Diving with Clownfish: Finding Nemo and Finding Out All About Him
Scuba divers have long held the clownfish close to their heart but in recent times, thanks to animated movies such as Finding Nemo, suddenly this little character of the coral reef has entered the mainstream consciousness. What is it about the clown fish that...
Diving with Barracuda – The Tiger of the Sea
Barracudas are perhaps one of the most feared marine creatures for non-divers but those in the know crave underwater encounters with these sleek and misunderstood creatures. However, many such scuba divers might agree that their villain appearance could send a shiver...
Diving with Bumphead Parrotfish – Bumping Coral Reefs into Balance
Finding yourself engulfed by a large school of bumphead parrotfish as they nonchalantly munch their way through acres of coral reef, is an experience not easily forgotten. Bumphead parrotfish in Raja Ampat. Photo Courtesy: Mermaid You may be busy inspecting the nooks...
4 Amazing Dive Destinations for a Wellness Retreat
Scuba diving is more than an exhilarating adventure—it's a path to wellness, offering profound health benefits. According to research from the National Library of Medicine, diving is a stress-reliever that promotes mental health, marrying the thrill of...
Nusa Lembongan Bali Dive Day Trips
The mysterious island of Bali is the 5th best holiday island in the world (according to the 2016 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards) - but do you know that one of Bali's top diving destinations is Nusa Lembongan? Nusa Lembongan is Bali's little sister island located...
Bali and Phuket – Ranked In The Top 10 Islands Of The World
The votes have been cast and the reports are in. TripAdvisor have published their 2016 Travellers Choice Awards. Two of our favourite destinations have been recognised and are included in the category Top 10 Islands of the World. Bali is the 5th best island in the...
Bali liveaboards: Enjoy the island and an amazing diving cruise
Bali liveaboard diving is something many divers are keen to do when they visit Indonesia. There are many liveaboards that start or end their trips at Bali's Benoa Harbour so you can enjoy all the fun of island and still explore the rich waters in the best way possible...
Looking for sunfish, mantas, wrecks and walls? Bali diving beckons
Those who dismiss Bali as a party island without good quality diving are probably those who have not dived there yet. Have you? If so you will know that the island promises Mola Mola, manta rays, sharks, fields of pristine coral, an amazing WWII wreck and some of the...
The Best Island in the World
Bali has been the Best Island in the World for at least the last 6 years running. But, says the world's largest travel magazine, the number one has slipped to the second rung. However, the new heir to the throne is the Galapagos Islands, which is costly to get to with...