25 Reasons Why You Will Fall in Love with Bali

If you’ve been to Bali before, it’s more than likely you wont need any convincing to go back. Right from the moment you land, you’ll notice Bali is like another world, and the more you explore the island, the more you’ll fall in love. Whether it be the people, the spirituality, the picturesque scenery or exotic weather – it has an atmosphere that will reinvigorate you.

1. Bali is home to the friendliest and most heart-warming people in the world.

2. You will always be greeted with a smile, and locals will go out of their way for you.

3. Because you can adventure through lush tropical rainforests – by foot, ATV, bike or elephant.

4. The Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud.

5. Because you can take a day trip to other surrounding islands like Lombok, or the Gili Islands.

6. Watching the sunset at Rock bar. Actually, any time of day at Rock bar.

7. Pink sunsets.

8. The monkey forest in Ubud (with over 7,000 monkeys!).

9. Indonesian food. Fun fact: If you didn’t eat a serving of rice with your meal, to the Balinese, you haven’t eaten.

10. Lemon bintags.

11. Seafood platters on the beach at Jimbaran.

12. Coffee farms tucked in the rainforest.

13. Beach clubs.

14. There’s over 20,000 temples on the island

15. Because watching the sunrise from Mount Batur is worth the 4am wake up.

16. Single Fin in Uluwatu.

17. The Sekumpul waterfalls.

18. The tranquility in Ubud (Note: Eat, Pray, Love).

19. Handmade jewelry from the markets

20. Because it’s Summer all year round.

21. This quote from my taxi driver: “No matter how broken, things can always be fixed. There’s no need to throw anything away.”

22. Cocktails. All day, every day.

23. Discovering hidden beaches.

24. Sacred caves.

25. Because animals are treated respectfully.

26. Fresh coconut straight off the tree.

27. Because Bali will make you feel alive, at home and at peace – all at the same time.