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BALI
Dubbed ‘the island of the gods’, Bali is one of the smaller land masses in Indonesia’s vast archipelago, but its top tourism hub. With its surf-flecked beaches, lush rice terraces and unique culture, Bali attracts party animals, thrill seekers, romantics, spiritual types, culture vultures and art lovers alike.
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Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim Kuta population, but Bali is mainly Hindu. The island was also influenced by Buddhism and its religion is very different to the Techicolor Hinduism you may have seen in India. All over Bali you’ll see canang sari, religious offerings which sit outside every house or place of work – a tiny palm leaf basket carefully filled with a beautifully presented combination of flowers and food. Immerse yourself in Balinese culture by visiting some of its intricately-carved stone temples (there are 20,000), watching theatrical dances with dazzling costumes, or discovering its rich arts and crafts scene.
Scuba divers and snorkellers, prepare to be enthralled by coral gardens and vivid reefs. Highlights include great chances to see the weird and wonderful mola mola, the largest bony fish in the world (up to 14 metres from face to tail), and the Liberty wreck, a torpedoed U.S. Army ship now home to barracudas.
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