Indonesia, which is made up of thousands of islands in between the Indian and Pacific oceans, is the world’s biggest island country. And, even though the population swells to over 263 million people, the country is home to an immense wilderness, chock-full of biodiversity. Situated along the equator, on the Pacific Ring of Fire, this tropical nation experiences more than its fair share of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Nature and culture draw millions of visitors each year and the province of Bali is Indonesia’s top tourist destination. Read on to discover the top seven reasons to visit Bali.
Go for Sun, Sand, and Sea
A surfer is riding on wave at Kuta Beach, right[+] GETTY
Visiting the Indonesian archipelago awards travelers with stunning beaches as far as the eye can see and Bali has some of the most gorgeous shorelines in the world. From the calm easy-surfing waters at Seminyak Beach to Padang Padang Beach, highlighted in Julia Roberts’ movie, Eat, Pray, Love, to the black volcanic sands of Keramas Beach to the popular-with-tourists Legian and Kuta beaches, you’ll have no problem finding a warm-water oasis to match your desires and interests.
