Bali, Beyond beer and beaches

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

First time tourists

Many tourists first arrive in Bali with a bulging wallet of Rupiah and plans for 10 enjoyable days of shopping and relaxation on the beach of Kuta. Countless end up overindulging in Bintang and sunshine, arriving home with a hangover and severe sunburn. Whilst others arrive home having enjoyed the sun on their face and sand in their toes, but with a thirst to see more.

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Bali is not all beer and beaches. The scenery is different away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta. Where entire families ride together on one scooter, traffic is chaotic and the markets busy with tourists bartering for ‘special morning price’ on knock off sunglasses and ‘Gucci’ bags.

Bali’s popularity is huge, regarded by some as the ultimate holiday destination. Although it lacks in physical size (just 140km’s or 90 miles from East to West), this does not imply choices are limited. It’s a wonderful place to explore and experience a unique culture alive with food, arts and spirituality.

Beyond Kuta

In Bali, beyond the beer and beaches, you will see why this island is famous for its beautiful landscape as you head away from Kuta’s commotion towards Ubud.  You will be surrounded by steep green hillsides and picturesque terraced rice paddies. You’ll find sacred temples within the grounds of lush tropical forests inhabited by monkeys. Awaiting your visit are traditional villages producing intricate batik, superb silver jewellery, beautiful paintings and stone or wood carvings.  There are pristine lakes, fast flowing rivers and deep ravines.

Tropical flowers, fruits and coffee

The wide variety of tropical plants is surprising. From huge banyan trees in temple grounds, tamarind and clove trees in the north and mangroves in the south. To roadside plantations of coffee, banana, cacao, coconut palms, bamboo and fragrant spices.

We visited a coffee plantation with a difference. I’m sure most have heard of Luwak coffee, the most expensive coffee in the world and a very unique brew. The staff explained how the beans are roasted and ground.  After, we got to sample the coffee which is a prime choice of coffee around the world.  Whilst there, we also got to sample a variety of coffees and teas along with an explanation of the medicinal health benefits. Amongst the flavours tasted were Mangosteen Peel, Lemon, Ginger, Red Ginger and Lemon Grass teas and Bali, Ginseng, Vanilla, Coconut and Luwak coffees and Cocoa Spice and Bali Cocoas.

Bali has very fertile soils full of fruit, vegetable and flower gardens.   We saw frangipani, orchids, hibiscus, bougainvillea and water lilies used everywhere. They were used as decoration in temples, on statues, as offerings and worn by dancers.  We even had a waitress with a frangipani flower behind her ear.  Nothing evokes that tropical feeling more than their sweet scent and sheer beauty.  The freshly fallen blooms look sensational floating in a pool and the perfume from these flowers fills the air in Bali.

Balinese dance

No visit to Bali would be complete without seeing a Balinese dance, an ancient art form which narrates myths, legends and religious rites.

Barong is probably the most well known dance.  It is a story telling dance, narrating the eternal battle between good and evil. A classic example of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality.  The girl represents a servant of Rangda, a mythological monster and demon queen. Barong is the lion like creature, King of spirits, leader of good and enemy of Rangda.

Legong is famed for its angular movements and rhythms.  Balinese dancers dressed in elaborate costumes of gold, jewels and heavy makeup convey the character of the dance with very precise body movements. They carefully maneuver their feet, hands and head, shrugging shoulders, twisting hands, fingers and toes to narrate the legend.  But it’s the facial expressions, the stunning eyes in particular, that draw you in and narrate the myths, legends and religious rites.

Kecak and fire dance is the most unique dance. It is not accompanied by an orchestra or gamelan but a choir of seventy men wearing checked cloth.  Uluwatu Temple is a traditional place to see these performers as they utter “Ke-chak” repeatedly. Together they chant in trance while seated in a circular formation, moving their hands and arms, depicting a battle.

Spiritual rituals

The Balinese are very gentle, humble and spiritual people.  You will find small offering baskets that the Balinese offer to their Gods three times a day. It is a ritual of giving back what has been given to you by the Gods. A sharing based on gratitude to the richness of life. As you stumble upon these exquisite little offerings left all over the island, you learn these offerings are to bring prosperity and good health to the family.

The food in Bali is so fresh, made with simple ingredients, tasty and aromatic and always served with rice.

Rice

Rice is more than a staple food here, the rituals of the 3 monthly rice planting cycle through to harvesting enriches the culture. At the beginning of planting, through to harvesting, ceremonies are held and offerings presented in the little temples in the middle of the rice fields.  The water level in each section is perfect. Little streams of water flow effortlessly from the highest section on top of the hill to the bottom section, creating beautifully sculpted vistas.

Fishing

Fishing is a daily activity and the Balinese use Jukung for fishing and to make money by taking tourists offshore to reefs and neighbouring islands. The fishermen venture out in the evening, returning before sunrise to sell their catch at the local markets. These graceful, colourful traditional fishing boats line the beach in Kuta and fishing nets hang ready for the next days catch.

Bali Safari & Marine Park

We had a great time at the Bali Safari & Marine Park. We watched them turn poo into paper, saw the colourful Macaws, the sleek spotted leopard, rare white tigers, cuddled with Chloe the Orangutan, and visited the biggest baby in town. We also saw where the lion sleeps tonight, a creepy looking iguana and saw a tiger say argh!

Unique culture

Bali is a wonderful contradiction, alive with the manic whirl and commotion, calmed by the serene, spiritual tones. Once you get a feel for the atmosphere, the blend of traditional, peaceful and sacred with unconventional, chaotic, commercialism, it becomes a fascination. Bali has an entirely unique culture, it’s a place to experience accommodation ranging from backpacker to luxury resorts, side by side. A place you can enjoy a romantic seafood meal, while sitting on the beach watching the sunset. The cool atmosphere and caressing breeze make your dining experience truly memorable… along with the hundreds of other people sharing the same view on the beach!

For another perspective on Bali and a magical way to start the day, check out WanderlustChloe’s Mount Batur sunrise hike. Or if you are looking for a place that won’t get a mention in any tour operator’s list of must see places then check out Taman Festival in Sanur, it will not be what you were expecting to find.

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85 Responses

  1. I am one of the few Aussies not jaded with Bali. I like it. I can accept the good and the wonderful about this amazing island. I like the local people, and I like what they believe in.
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  2. eileen g says:

    Ubud is probably my favorite place in the entire world. we’ve been twice and have been delighted both times. it’s the closest thing to paradise I’ve come across in my travels. the scenery, culture, food, comfortable hotels are a winning combination. thanks for join gin #wkendtravelinspiration.
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  3. Such an interesting post! It was great to read and learn about the other side of Bali, and it looks and sounds so beautiful too 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up with Wanderful Wednesday 🙂

  4. budget jan says:

    We last visited Bali 37 years ago. If we were to revisit a lot would have changed but I would like to return. I would be looking for the roads less travelled and would look forward to watching the dancers again and travelling through the mountains and finding some different beaches and places to stay. Lots of great photos and inspiration in this post.
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  5. Great article about Bali!!! We are actually on Bali right now. 🙂 Just love this little island! It has everything, and the great thing about it is that is so small that you can experience a lot of different things and places in a relatively short time. We try to avoid Kuta as much as possible. There are so many other places that are much much nicer and more beautiful on Bali!
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    • Lyn says:

      Thank you for your comments Maria. I hope you check out my other “In Bali” series and try some of our restaurant recommendations. Enjoy Bali!

  6. Bali definitely has a bad reputation but there are definitely nice parts. I spent a few days in Ubud and climbed Mt Batur, didn’t visit any beaches though. I spent 2 weeks in Flores and would definitely recommend that to anyone who isn’t enjoying the beaches in Bali.
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    • Lyn says:

      You are right Jon, Bali has had a bad rap which is why I wanted to write this article. Thanks for your comment.

  7. Great article – I agree that so many people travel and never leave the beach. We love to do both see the beach and all that is beyond as well. This is very informative and I will have to bookmark this for when we go there. Wonderful info thanks for sharing.
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    • Lyn says:

      Thank you for your comments Stacey and I hope you find the balance of beach and beyond and enjoy Bali as much as we do.

  8. Great post Lyn. Think everyone should have a read of this before they go to Bali. A lot of people just go to Kuta or Seminyak and stay there and sometimes don’t venture out to see what else Bali has to offer. I was one of those people on my first visit there but now I am a different traveler. I know if we were to go to Indonesia it would be a slow trip exploring what the country has to offer. The people are so beautiful there (what I remember after all those Bintangs, yuck!).

    • Lyn says:

      Wow thanks Lesh, what a nice thing to say. Sadly a lot do not see beyond Kuta or Seminyak which is why I wrote this. I actually stayed on the outskirts of Seminyak but got out and about every day. I did venture into Kuta for a half a day to give some contrast to other parts I saw of the true Bali.

  9. Cory Lee says:

    Lol I love the title of this article! Great to see that there’s more than just beer and beaches in this gorgeous country.
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks Cory, but I must admit I loved their new Radler Beer and I’m not normally a beer drinker.

  10. Veronika says:

    Nice post..! Where did you go see the Balinese dance? In Ubud?
    I went to Bali some time ago during the rainy season, so even Kuta was quite nice 🙂
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    • Lyn says:

      Thank you Veronika. The Kecak was in Uluwatu and the Barong was in Kesiman (East of Denpasar). We were fortunate not to have any rain at all for the 10 days were were there this time.

  11. Johanna says:

    Living in Western Australia means that Bali is on our doorstep. We can fly there quicker than to any other city in Australia 😉 Your post really takes the reader behind the scenes of busy Kuta, which is the worst of Bali on show, and into the hills and back routes where real life happens. Yes, that’s the beautiful Bali beyond the beer and beaches. Loved your photos 🙂
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks Johanna, we really are lucky to be so close to Bali. To get out and about beyond Kuta is truly amazing.

  12. I’ve never been to Bali but it’s on my bucket list. I like going to places where you can emerge with the locals and get a feel of how they live. Thanks for linking up to #WeekendWanderlust this week.
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for your comments Carmen. The Balinese are such beautiful people, Bali is great place to experience.

  13. I agree, I was in Bali only 4 days but left Kuta at the very beginning. I really enjoyed Ubud and the north part of the Island as well. It is such a beautiful area, the people are very friendly too. The monkey forest in Ubud is probably my favorite, those little guys are kleptomaniacs but a treat to watch!
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    • Lyn says:

      The further north we went the more I enjoyed it, although the people were lovely everywhere. I kept my distance from the monkeys (although they were cute). When arrived at Pura Lempuyang we were told monkeys had attached 6 tourists which made me very cautious.

  14. Brianna says:

    I have not been to Bali but I’m drawn to the area around Ubud which I’ve heard has retained more of the Balinese culture.
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    • Lyn says:

      There are many areas that have still retained the Balinese culture, I for one really like Ubud. Thanks for the comment Brianna

  15. Karen Warren says:

    I’d never fancied Bali because I saw it as a beach location. But maybe I should give it a try.
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    • Lyn says:

      I am not a beach fan but do love Bali, one of my favourites of SE Asia so far. I hope you give it a try Karen and if you do let me know what you thought.

  16. Els says:

    Never been and kind of afraid of the mass tourism. But it looks like it’s pretty easy to escape from that? Thanks for sharing!
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    • Lyn says:

      Els it is easy to escape the tourism, thanks for your comment.

  17. Claudia says:

    Never been to Bali but it definitely is on my list. For some reason I never really thought of it as solely a beach destination. I consider it more of a spiritual place – which then again it is interesting since I am not the spiritual kind of person!

    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for your comment Claudia, it is a very spiritual place, but has a lot of other things to offer.

  18. This is really making me want to go there! I read a book not that long ago about Balinese cooking and it was really interesting. I would love to do the coffee tasting that you did. Your pictures are great!!
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    • Lyn says:

      There are some great cooking experiences in Bali, we saw a cooking class while at Kamandalu Ubud and another good one is at Bali Asli near Candidasa.

  19. Christine says:

    Looks incredible! I’ve heard really mixed reviews on Bali (some love it, some think its too touristy) but if you take time to explore off the beaten track, I think it looks really amazing. Beautiful!

    • Lyn says:

      Like a lot of places in Asia it is very touristy in areas, just gotta find the sweet spots. Thanks for the comment Christine

  20. Great advice about Bali – I especially loved the watching the Balinese dance and also the rice paddies!!
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for commenting Constance.

  21. Amy says:

    Lovely photos! I haven’t been to Bali but I would love to visit…someday!
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  22. christine says:

    Looks beautiful. Bali tops my list!
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    • Lyn says:

      It’s the one place I’ve visited most, but proximity has a lot to do with that.

  23. Good to see you got to explore some of the real Bali whilst you were there. I’d love to exlore all those lush hillside – some great photo opportunities to be found there.
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for commenting Paul, we loved the hillside areas and hope to take in more time there next visit.

  24. I love how you dive into the culture here. Balinese culture is very unique and fascinating! To me, Bali is also much more than beer and beaches. I found Kuta to be totally overrated! Ugh! It makes me sad when people think all of Bali is like that. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! 🙂

    • Lyn says:

      I am glad you enjoyed the read and agree with my sentiments. Kuta is clearly not my first choice but based on numbers it is for many.

  25. Heather Cole says:

    Thanks for sharing your Bali experiences, we love the place (outside of the touristy beaches), especially Ubud and Sideman. The dances are interesting, though we had pretty numb bumbs after sitting watching for 3 hours on plastic chairs!
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks Heather, I love Ubud too.

  26. Very detailed post about Bali and agree that it offers much more than just party and beaches (plus Kuta beach is one of the dirtiest beaches I´ve been on ever) But the Balinese culture and nature are amazing if you have time to explore!
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for commenting Elena.

  27. My knowledge of Bali comes solely from Eat Pray Love (sorry!) but I know a lot of Aussy’s go there pretty regularly, when I travel with Aussy’s it’s always a place that gets talked about…. but as you say, because of knock-off designer gear mostly!
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    • Lyn says:

      Sammi it is just so close by, especially for us in Perth who are so far away from anywhere. And cheap! We can’t travel to Melbourne quicker or cheaper than to Bali making it so popular.

  28. Juergen says:

    BTW: you Twitter link on top (and in Footer) does NOT work (wrong name?)!! [You may delete this alert]

    Interesting to see how many people are using the same theme without looking identical (our site http://dare2go is on the same).

    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for letting us know Juergen. We had added a new social media button and it wiped the others so were reinserted in a rush, a big difference a – & _ Yes, I have seen quite a few using the same theme and pleased they all look different.

  29. Jowita says:

    Great post! I’ve never heard about Balinese dance, I’m interested in mythology so that was amazing to read for me.
    I’m coffee lover and I would love to visit coffee plantation one day (never been to any!)
    Bali looks wonderfull on your photos 🙂
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    • Lyn says:

      Thank you Jowita. They Balinese dance is beautiful to watch and every dance we attended were handed a program outlining the storyline.

  30. Juergen says:

    The most authentic and relaxing experiences can be found away from the main beaches in the south. I actually find it nerve-wrecking and annoying to constantly zig-zag between street vendors hassling and motor bikes scooting past – not a holiday at all! Have you tried (found) the local wine they make on Bali?
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    • Lyn says:

      I agree Juergen. Yes, Hatten Wines. I will be doing a review with them when I return, unfortunately time didn’t permit last month.

  31. I love when someone writes (and shows) the “other” side of the destinations — usually that’s the side I prefer. I must say Bali is not (yet) on my list, maybe because I always think is so crowded and overrated. I’ll take your tips though 🙂
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for the comment Sandra. Crowded in places, yes, it’s Asia. But it is more than a tourist destination, if you go to right areas.

  32. Great tips, thanks for sharing! We are hoping to make it to Bali in the next few months, and I have been looking for options beyond beer and beaches, haha. Pinning this for later!
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    • Lyn says:

      Thank you Evanne, I hope you get to experience and enjoy some of the culture and the great food.

  33. I had previously thought of Bali mainly as a place where people go for resorts, or for yoga retreats like in that crappy “Eat, Pray, Love” book. It’s nice to see that there’s a lot more to the island and that it abounds with cool and diverse things to do (and really interesting wildlife too!).. Bali is definitely much higher up on my list of places to see now.
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    • Lyn says:

      A lot of people have a poor perception of Bali which is I why I wanted to write this post. There is a lot of poverty in Bali and their people deserve a chunk of the tourism dollar. I don’t see anything wrong staying in a resort or going on a yoga retreat as long you get out and experience the other things it has to offer.

  34. Katie says:

    Wow, your trip to Indonesia looks incredible! I am very interested in seeing a traditional dance, that sounds very interesting, and probably unlike anything I have seen before. Besides this, I love taking photos of flowers, and I see you were able to capture some lovely, rare, beautiful looking flowers! What a beautiful place. How was the safety traveling around this country?
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    • Lyn says:

      Katie it was incredible and the dance is mesmerising. There are lots of beautiful flowers on the island used in such creative ways. The traffic is quite hectic in Kuta but we hired a driver to take us around and we felt very safe at all times. The Balinese are beautiful, gentle people and very welcoming, we have never felt any kind of threat travelling around.

  35. It’s always refreshing to hear about destinations outside of the touristy beaches. Seems like a really interesting and enjoyable experience!

    • Lyn says:

      Marissa, we enjoyed Bali so much. This was my 4th trip there and is still have so much to see.

  36. Lauren says:

    Thank you so much for showing us things to do in Bali besides lay on the beach! I’d love to drink coffee, see the rice terraces, traditional dance, so much fun stuff!
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  37. Vlad says:

    Bali has never been on my radar, I’ve always thought about it as only a beach holiday destination, but you make it sound so good, now I’m definitely considering going! 🙂
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    • Lyn says:

      Vlad if you like other parts of Asia then I’d suggest giving Bali a look, but stay well away from Kuta. It is so much more than a beach holiday.

  38. I haven’t to Bali but plan to definitely visit someday. You post gave a good insight to the island and its very rich culture. I heard that Kuta can be crazy touristy but glad to know that Bali has much more to offer beyond Kuta. I’ll definitely like to check out the beaches, see the exotic dances, immerse in its spirituality and, yes, try the Luwak coffee. I’m a coffee lover but I’m embarrassed to admit that I haven’t heard of it. Thanks for the lovely post. Linking through #TheWeeklyPostcard.
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for your comments Marisol. Many people think the touristy side of Kuta is all there is and are put off by it, which is why I wanted to write about the other side of what there is to see and do. This really only touches on it, after 4 visits there is still so much to see. Now I’m off to check out your Day in Chianti…

  39. Anda says:

    What an interesting travel destination: beautiful beaches, a great selection of teas and coffee (including the expensive already “digested” Luwak), and fascinating spiritual rituals. I’ve never set foot anywhere in Asia, so I think Bali would be a big cultural shock for me, but I would definitely enjoy the story-telling dances and the costumes.
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    • Lyn says:

      After travelling in Europe Bali would definitely be a culture shock, but a beautiful part of the world to experience.

  40. samiya selim says:

    I was last in bali 10 years ago and still remember how beautiful, in particular the kind people we met, the ritual dance ceremonies, the greenery..beaches were lovely too 🙂
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for your comment Samiya, I totally agree, the people, the dances and the greenery is lovely. It had been 17 since I was there last and still loved the place, though it had changed quite a bit.

  41. Patascha says:

    Ahhhh Bali…This was our first trip to South-East-Asia in 2011 🙂 The first day was a complete culture shock but then we found Arya, a very kind person who drove us around on his free day of work! We learned a lot during our stay and we like your description of the offering baskets ritual. When we drove around with Arya, he had such a basket in his car. We asked him what it means…he explained us that this would be our protection during that day and nothing worse could happen to us. At the end of the day we asked Arya if he could drive us around another day and left him a tip. Two days later we met him again, with the offering basket in his car, including the money we left to him the first time. That was quite impressive! In the end Arya was right, nothing worse happened to us and this bordered on a miracle if you know the traffic in Bali 😉
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    • Lyn says:

      Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Mixing with the local people, having them share their knowledge and beliefs sure makes the experience much more memorable.

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