Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to Bali
Yes, Kuta is as bad as you've heard. But it's not the real Bali.
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The 14 best ways to spend $50 in Bali and beyond
Now you don't have to pay for a visa, you can spend the $50 you save on one of these great things.
Ubud, Bali: The three-minute guide
Ubud is cool and pleasant, and provides a refreshing dose of Balinese culture in a lush rural setting.
Forget the cheap knockoffs: What you should really be buying in Bali
The best places to shop in Bali and what to buy there.
The coolest part of Bali: Three-minute guide to Seminyak
Bali's funkiest address is home to the island's coolest boutiques, restaurants, cafes and more.
Bali's best-kept secret is out
Celebrated for its thumping surf and fine sand beach, Jimbaran Bay is no longer Bali's best-kept secret.
How to bring Bali home in a bottle
'What a souvenir. One whiff and I'm right back there.'
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Tourists flock to this tiny jewel in Indonesia's crown for many good reasons: the stunning; luminous green rice paddies that stretch for miles; monkeys that run amok at ancient temples; or the ripping volcanoes that dominate the landscape. Wild, untamed surf beaches are a short distance from high-end clubs and restaurants. Despite its popularity, you can still find nooks that remain untouched by tourism.
