There’s a fair amount of good reasons to visit Bali – awesome landscapes, amazing temples, vast beaches, beautiful handicrafts, and so on – but there’s something which, in my view, is very peculiar to Bali: its people and the ubiquitous spirituality.
Bali is one of the easiest country to make a wild journey, going around without a specific program, just willing to explore the beauty that can seem any time and any place. To get at least a little taste of what Bali is, one should look at the Balinese people (mostly serene and smiling), have a walk through the rice terraces to discover not only the beauty of the nature but also the farmers’ hard life, stroll around the little villages to see the houses, their little colourful private temples and the women creating wonderful handicrafts.
Another unforgettable experience is to attend a burial ceremony and discover the peculiar way the Balinese deal with death, so different from the way we approach it in the Western countries.
People, culture and spirituality of the Balinese people are one of the most fascinating features of this beautiful island and I tried to captivate a little piece of it in a brief photo essay.
Well… the reality is better but at least it can give you an idea…
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Simon is the publisher and editor of WIld About Travel, where she writes about her travel experiences and shares her photography. A travel addict and social media enthusiast, she is wild about nature and wilderness, as well as art, culture and good food.
Absolutely loved the photos! Just FINALLY starting to blog a bit about my trip to Bali this fall. The little girl in the pink shirt looks an awful lot like a girl I shot some photos of. You didn’t take these on the Bali Eco Cycling Tour by chance…? Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Jen! Er… No Cycling tour… I was traveling alone apart a few days with friends. I look forward to see you Bali pictures!
Great photos!! I also want to visit Bali in the following years, and settle there for a month or so in order to discover the place and the people!
Good Work!!
Marina C.
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Awesome photos. I especially like the picture of the person in the middle of the rice paddies or swamp or whatever it is.
Great photos. I used to visit Bali quite often when I lived in East Timor and your photos brought me right back. Bali is a great place with lovely people and an amazing sense of design. Thanks
Beautiful photos. There is so much beauty in the little things on Bali that it can be overwhelming and maybe challenging to capture it in photos. You did a great job with these pictures. I totally agree with you– the people are truly lovely. So friendly and with the most beautiful smiles I’ve ever seen!
Great post. I haven’t been to Bali before, but those photos make me want to visit.
Wow, that top photo is so striking. Thanks for introducing me to this post – I really enjoyed it.
Beautiful slideshow with a very thought provoking introduction. Anywhere I visit, I find that getting to know the people is key to really understanding a place. This was a great snapshot of the Balinese, and it left me wanting to learn more. Thanks for sharing this!
Lovely shots! I love the ‘ordinary’ moments
I have been to Bali so I can tryly appreciate your photos. Great slide show.
Thanks to Barbara, Mike and Nancie for the lovely comments and compliments.
Cheers!
Great post; makes me want to visit!
Cheers,
Mike
Beautiful photographs. I’ve been to Bali twice now and will be going back again in December. I love the local culture, and all of the ceremonies that are part of their daily lives.
Lovely slideshow. I’ve always wanted to visit Bali in person, but now at least I feel like I have visited a bit because of your beautiful photos!
Thank you Robin, I’m glad you liked the photos. Well, maybe one day you’ll visit Bali. Although I suspect that you are too wild about Italy!
Your blog is a goldmine, even for Italian people!