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Bali is the Last Paradise

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Bali  is always unique and fantastic. Bali is a land that seems to have a magnet at its very heart. It is a feeling that is difficult to understand unless experienced but once visited you are surely compelled to come back and you may even want to stay forever, such is its pull. Maybe it’s Bali’s beauty, maybe the friendly people, or maybe even the influence from spirits that certainly abide in this place. Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. In Bali spirits come out to play in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an opportunity to have a good time.

Surfing in Bali

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Bali is great for adventure and outdoor sports. Scuba diving and surfing are very popular for many tourists in Bali. As the sun approaches the horizon, you can see line of young Balinese men approaching the beach on their surfboards, controlling them with the same gracefulness as in their traditional dances, mastering the waves and penetrating the tubes. Kuta, Uluwatu, Dreamland beach and Nusa Dua area are very popular for local and international surfers. Don't forget to go to Medewi Beach to surf.  As the sun approaches the horizon, you can see lines of Balinese approaching the beach, controlling their surf-boards  with the same gracefulness as their traditional dances, mastering the waves and penetrating the tubes. Even in Kuta Beach and the area around it alone there are places for difficult surfs. It's best to talk to the locals so you won't get into trouble. If you already have enough experience you go to Uluwatu because Uluwatu also very unique and also hig...