Ver Berkmoes - Pocket Bali Travel Guide

A multitiered, Kyoto-esque temple rises out of the mists cloaking the side of one of Balis main volcanos. Youve reached Pura Luhur Batukau, where you can feel the islands sacred magic.

Deserted beaches

Isolated temples

At its busiest, Kuta Beach can feel like youve stumbled into a flash mob. The same goes for Legian and even Seminyaks beaches. But head north along this seemingly limitless arc of sand from Batubelig Beach and you'll leave Balis crowds behind, see seldom-visited temples and have a grand adventure. The steady pace of development means that glitzy days for this stretch of sand are just around the corner, so go now while you can still say its a naturally beautiful domain.

Alluring shopping

A cleansed body

If one Ubud is all about Balinese creativity and culture, another Ubud is much more inwardly focused. On this stroll you can get your body purged of poisons, fill it with healthy nourishment, adorn it with beauty and, bringing things full circle, feel the inspiration of Balinese dance. In fact, it is a good thing that Ubud is blessed with so many fine cafes, as otherwise you might find yourself so caught up in the pleasures of wandering its lanes that you'd forget to enjoy a break.

Spend your first day in Balis tourism heart. Begin by learning to surf Kuta Beachs reliable waves at .

With the sun high overhead, hit .

Dont miss sunset drinks in the west. Buy a beer from vendors at .