The Dutch. The Dutch annexed the northern Balinese states of Buleleng and Jembrana in 1882, and, in the 1894 Dutch invasion of nearby Lombok Island, the Balinese prince, Anak Agung Ktut, was killed. In 1906 the Dutch attacked Denpasar, massacred about 3,600 Balinese, and captured the whole island. Who was Bali colonized by? The Dutch, […]

The most dangerous animal in Bali, without doubt, is the mosquito. Diseases carried by the mosquito make it responsible for the most animal-related deaths in the world. To put that into context: mosquitoes kill more people in one day than sharks do in one century. What should I avoid in Bali? 13 Big mistakes to […]

Bali Sharks is a unique ecotourism activity at Serangan Island, southern Denpasar – it lets you swim with sharks! Also known as The Serangan Shark Project, Bali Sharks takes you to purpose-built nursery pontoons to get up close with over a dozen blacktip reef sharks. Where can you swim with friendly sharks? Check out these […]

Bali and Fiji generally speaking are on opposite sides of the Australian continent. Bali on the west and Fiji on the east, although they are both in the Pacific ocean. Bali is closer to the Equator than Fiji. How far apart are Fiji and Bali? HOW FAR IS FIJI FROM BALI? On a map Fiji […]

Fiji, though, is often regarded as safer and cleaner than Bali. What’s better Bali or Fiji? In terms of overall price and accommodation options, Bali offers a better vacation experience in terms of budget, whereas Fiji is more relaxing and slower-paced. Balinese cuisine features rice, curries, and tropical dishes as well, as traditional Asia offerings. […]

For spending money we recommend bringing the following, based on your travel budget: Low-cost: IDR200,000 ($19) per person, per day if you plan to eat local and take public transport. Mid-range: IDR530,000 ($50) per person, per day if you plan to dine in restaurants and hire a car or take private transport. Should I take […]

Bali is part of Indonesia, a country located in the southern hemisphere of Southeast Asia.Bali is situated only a few kilometres across the Bali Strait from Java, home to Indonesia’s bustling capital city, Jakarta. To the east lies the large island of Lombok, and the popular Gili Islands. Is Bali a country or a city? […]

Dress and act modestly. When paying a visit to a Balinese temple, both men and women are expected to wear shirts that cover shoulders and part of the upper arms. Flip-flops are perfectly acceptable, so long as the overall look is modest. Can I wear jeans in Bali? Jeans: It gets very hot in Bali, […]

Indonesia. Bali, island and propinsi (or provinsi; province) in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the island of Java, separated by the narrow Bali Strait. Area province, 2,232 square miles (5,780 square km). Pop. Is Bali a rich or poor country? Despite welcoming more than 3 million […]

Denpasar. Denpasar, city, capital of Bali propinsi (or provinsi; province), south-central Bali, Indonesia. It is situated about 40 miles (70 km) south of Singaraja. It is the largest city on the island of Bali, and it is the capital of the Badung kabupaten (regency). What is the biggest city in Bali? DenpasarThe largest city is […]

Indonesian. Balinese is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken by 3.3 million people (as of 2000) on the Indonesian island of Bali as well as Northern Nusa Penida, Western Lombok, Eastern Java, Southern Sumatra, and Sulawesi. Most Balinese speakers also know Indonesian. How many languages are spoken in Bali? Since tourism has been one of the major […]

Bali is a tropical island with volcanic nature that lies just 8 degrees south of the equator.Scenic beaches, rocky cliffs, verdant rice paddies, stunning waterfalls, mountain lakes, and infinite ocean create the attractive scenery of Bali. What is Bali unique for? Beyond stunning beaches and magical temples, Bali has virtually every kind of natural beauty. […]

40 romantic things to do in Bali The world’s most romantic sunset at Uluwatu Temple. Stroll along Seminyak beach. Jet Ski together at Nusa Dua. Surf together in Balangan beach. Relax at Jimbaran beach. Get Wet and Wild at one of the worlds best water parks! Cocktails at Potato Head Beach Club. Visit Ubud Monkey […]

While meal prices in Bali can vary, the average cost of food in Bali is Rp258,405 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Bali should cost around Rp103,362 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. Is food and drink […]

Short answer; Yes, there are sharks in Bali. There is a great deal of White Tip and Black Tip Reef Sharks around the reefs of Nusa Dua and Padang Bai, but they are pretty shy and no threat to humans.Bali is one of the safest places to surf, looking at stats and data available from […]