Discovering Bali, capture the wonder of dawn breaking over the Indian Ocean, watch the sun rise over Sanur Beach.
Sanur is a popular resort, conveniently located on the southeastern coast of Bali, where you can find traditional, beachfront 4* accommodation with true Balinese atmosphere and hospitality. Endless sands fringe a shallow bay which is protected by an off-shore reef – the calm waters on the southeast coast are perfect for families coming to Bali with kids (if you’re looking for surf or nightlife, the west coast would be a better choice).
Up at the crack of dawn, I ran through our hotel’s silent gardens to the beach, pocket-camera in hand, ready to capture the sun rise over the Indian Ocean.
The tide was going out over the golden sands towards the reefs and a couple of local villagers were wading in the shallow water, fishing with rudimentary home-made rods. A few holidaymakers were jogging or cycling along the seven-kilometer beachside path, taking advantage of the fresh early morning air.
A dozen guys from Singapore appeared, with the same idea as me, and positioned their tripods and state-of-the-art cameras… the day’s first rays of sunshine appeared on the horizon highlighting the sky with hues of pink and blue, touching the distance volcano peaks and shimmering on the silver sea.
After a leisurely breakfast of tropical fruits, omelette, warm waffles and coffee served on the terrace overlooking the sea, we were ready to explore Bali and discover its rich cultural and religious heritage.
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Discovering Bali – Sunrise at Sanur Beach
Sanur is a popular resort, conveniently located on the southeastern coast of Bali, where you can find traditional, beachfront 4* accommodation with true Balinese atmosphere and hospitality. Endless sands fringe a shallow bay which is protected by an off-shore reef…
Discovering Bali – Land of Temples
Discovering the land of Bali – Batur Temple, Tegallalang rice terraces and Ubud The most convenient, hassle-free and an amazingly economical way to see the sights is to hire a chauffeur driven car. Madi picked us up from the lobby in a smart, air-conditioned vehicle and headed inland…
Discovering Bali – East Coast, the real Bali
We rented a moped to tour Bali independently… Up past Padang Bai – where fast boats leave for the neighbouring island of Lembongan, or to Lombok and the Gili Islands a couple of hours away – you’ll discover quiet beaches, and some extraordinanary sites.
Discovering Bali – Beaches and Sunsets
Discovering the beaches and chasing sunsets in Bali. I just wanted to relax and enjoy beach life. A ride south on our faithful moped took us to Nua Dusa, and reputedly Bali’s best beaches, with sumptuous five-star resorts where you can enjoy luxury of being pampered.
Best Places to Visit in Ubud (Bali)
Have you heard of Ubud in the highlands of Bali? The cultural heart of Indonesia’s favourite island, this mystical town lays in a perfect setting between rice fields and forests where streams cascade into sacred pools…
Gili Meno – a Paradise Island where Oceans meet
Gili Meno is a tiny island in Indian Ocean where it meets the Pacific by the Wallace Line, a few kilometres off the northwest coast of Lombok and 35 kilometres east of Bali; sometimes called ‘Robinson Crusoe Island’, it’s just like a castaway island with fabulous, fine white sands…
Loving it in Lombok – Rinjani Beach Eco Resort
Gliding through the ocean on our improvised ‘taxi’, a small longtail boat, Juan and I left the white sands of Gili Meno Island for the short trip across the waters to Lombok. From the sanctuary of our fabulous desert island retreat, I’d gazed across the straits…
Lombok – Pink Beach – Tanjung Luar Fish Market
Tangsi Beach (Pantai Pink), Lombok. Our second day day in Lombok and we were up before dawn to the haunting sound of the sunrise call to prayers from a mosque in the nearby village. After some Lombok coffee and tropical fruit, it was time to set off for ‘Pink Beach’
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Looks like a really nice place. :)
Yes, Bali is really beautiful and interesting. On the same trip, we caught a ferry over to Gili Meno – which is like an incredible desert island – and then to Lombok, where we saw the amazing ‘Pink Beach’. I’ll let you know when I post the photos on the blog!
Beautiful! Very useful as well as we’re heading there in a couple of months :-)
Thanks for sharing!
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We also went over to Gili Meno by ferry, it’s a beautiful little island with white sand beaches :)
Then to Lombok, which is totally different to Bali! A local guide took us to ‘Pink beach’, incredibly beautiful too <3
I haven't posted them on the blog yet!
If you want any info, just let me know.
Komodo Island is fascinating, we didn't have time to see it, maybe next time!