Visiting a temple in Bali is not quite like visiting a monument. The gates may be open, and visitors may be welcome, but these are first and foremost places of worship, spaces where Balinese families come to pray, bring offerings and take part in ceremonies that have been observed for generations. Some of
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Bali has been named again the No. 1 destination in the world for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best. And yet, search for Bali today and you will find another story. Traffic. Crowded temples. Busy beaches. Long queues for photographs. Conversations about overtourism and whether the Bali people fell
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For many travellers, Indonesia begins with Bali. And it is easy to understand why. Bali brings together culture, nature, beaches, food, spirituality and an extraordinary range of experiences within a relatively small island. But Bali is only one part of Indonesia. Travel west to Java and ancient temples rise against volcanic landscapes.
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Indonesia rewards spontaneity — but only when the important things have already been planned. Travelling through Indonesia is very different from organising a holiday in a single destination. A journey might combine Bali and Java, continue to Komodo, slow down on the Gili Islands or reach somewhere more remote such as Sumba or Raja
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