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Bali: Unplug From Reality On The Paradise Island

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Bali possesses a gentle and calming virtue of life, a contrast from the fast-paced reality of the city back in the UK. The humble and up-beat locals we met throughout our journey in Bali is one of the most treasured memories of my travels.

Other than hotels and tourist spot technology is foreign. The place strives upon a stripped-back way of life, that I was not used to. I grew to appreciate during my travels the insignificance of smartphones and technology, especially when you have so much beauty surrounding you in nature awaiting to be discovered - materialistic items were not a functional necessity, and I loved the escape of anxiety that is emitted from the technological world within modern society.

If there is one thing I took back with me to the Western World it is to descend the materialistic way of life we have become accustomed to within society, and truly cherish the moments we are in and to be forever grateful.

Bali is truly unique, significantly due to its diversity of beauty within each location…

Seminyak

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Seminyak is part of the party scene of Bali. Potato Head Beach Club is the ultimate ‘go-to’. Centred around the pool bar, the best ocean view of the sunset and the biggest house DJs playing until late the next morning - it’s a buoyant atmosphere, that must be experienced!

The biggest house festival ULTRA is also held here!

Jimbaron

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Staying at the famous resort the AYANA. There are many amazing features to the resort: a private beach, variety of private restaurants (including the best seafood restaurant in Bali where the seafood is sourced fresh by the ocean sea), infinity pools by the ocean and the world renowned Bali Rock Bar at your feet, bliss? I think so!

Ubud

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The change of scenery within Ubud is what is so magical about Bali. I felt like Peter Pan - transcended into a new fantasy world.

Adios beaches and hello jungle forestry. Within our private beach hut, perfectly hung upon the hills, was situated our own infinity pool complimented by the view (one could mistake for a perfectly sculpted canvas painting!)

Mount Batur

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Mount Batur is at least a 2 hour climb and at 4am and half asleep, it was a bit of struggle but it is beyond worth the exceptional view above the clouds.

I cannot recommend enough for others to travel to Bali, I gained so much more than I expected from the beautiful culture and outstanding scenery of the island…

Put it on your bucket list!

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The famous Tegallalang Rice Fields and the beautiful Holy Water Tirtha Empul Temple in Ubud.

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