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Travelogue

Indonesia: A Land of Superlatives

Boasting big nature in abundance, dazzling coral reefs, dense rainforest reserves, mega-fauna (the world’s biggest lizard) and mega-flora (Rafflesia, the largest flower). But with these many islands and so much diversity, Indonesia’s enormity can be overwhelming for travelers. It’s a case of deciding where to start; the western island – Bali – offers a richly varied, traveler-friendly introduction. Southern Bali is heavily developed.

Uluwatu, a Hindu temple perched on cliffs overlooking the sea near the island’s southernmost tip, is spectacular. Bali’s spiritual heart is Ubud, an overgrown village of art galleries and museums, dance performances, a great local market and some amazing hotels. From here you can access the active mini-volcano of Batur or sacred Agung itself (the island’s highest peak at 3,142m). Track back east to Padangbai, from where fast boats connect Bali to the Gili Islands. There, the appeal is unchanged, white sands, turquoise sea, coral reefs and no motorized transport to disturb the peace.

They are prime scuba and snorkeling territory, with a clutch of professional dive schools and seas bustling with turtles. Do Dive. It is hard to know where to start with Indonesia’s magnificent dive sites. Some wrecks are closely-guarded secrets that sank in the colonial era, but the tropical waters are filled with exuberant sea-life, shoaling around untouched reefs. Indonesia has a tropical climate, but it is such a vast country that the best time to visit strongly depends on where you want to go. Generally, it is dry in Bali.

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