...two years after the bombing of a nightclub. Even before the attack, this huge country - the world's biggest archipelago - had been plagued by violence and clashes which made some parts unsafe. Check before you go. Nevertheless, the beaches and watersports of Bali and Lombok, the ancient temple …
Bali is only about 145 kilometers (90 miles) long and 80 kilometers (48 miles) wide, but it has more than 3 million people and probably more than 10,000 temples. Since the destruction of Tibet, this is one of the last societies in which all facets of life-agriculture, economics, politics, …
The best reason to camp out in Candi Dasa is to take advantage of the peace, relaxation, and historical riches of the eastern corner of the island. The beaches are eroded and it's overdeveloped, but you can find some of the island's finest accommodations here. Many choose to stay in nearby …
Once known only as tourist paradise, our image of Bali is now defined by the events of October 12, 2002, on a night when, in the main tourist area of Kuta, bomb blasts rang out that would echo the world over and usher in a new wave of fear. Some 185 people, the majority Australian tourists, lost their …
Bali is considered by many to be their perfect Paradise Island, an isle that is deep and intriguing, lush and tropical. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean lap at beautiful beaches and palm trees sway in the breeze. Nearby the visitor may find the spectacular Mother Temple of Besakih, the ancient …