So what do you think about our previous discussion about learning some of the beautiful and meaningful Javanese words? Are they interesting enough for you? Or you want to finish just now? Hold your horses. In Indonesia, there are many islands still to explore. About the West side of Java, you can meet the possibly most beautiful island in the country, Bali.
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Usually, people are
coming to Bali island in order to spend their days vacationing in such a
refreshing tropical island. Some would love to spend their time learning about
its history and culture also. But how about the language? Just like Javanese,
Bali also has some wise words that sound and feel important. Let’s see them in
the article of beautiful words in Balinese language below:
1 – Titiyang Tresna
Sareng Ragane
In the first one of the
beautiful words in Balinese language, we want to mention the romantic words
that usually used for showing love or affection to someone. And those words are
Titiyang Tresna Sareng Ragane. This sentence contains three important words,
Tiyang, Tresna, and also the last one Raga.
These words alone mean,
I, love, You, maybe the most powerful words to say to your loved one to show
your love, care, and affection. However, even though in Bali island there are
so many tourists who also indirectly influencing the people of Bali to speak in
English, but the usage of these words is still pretty common.
2 – Titiyang Duka
Sareng Ragane
However, on the other side of Love, there’s always a Hate. But what do you need to say when you want to be apart from someone who always makes you angry? I Hate You, right? People in Bali also have the Balinese language to show hate to others via a sentence “Titiyang Duka Sareng Ragane”.
As you can see, the sentence also used the same elements as the first sentence above, which is Titiyang or Tiyang and Sareng, which means you. But in between, the Love is replaced by Hate, or in the Balinese language is Duka. Even though Duka means Hate in Balinese, it also means sadness in Bahasa.
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3 – Rahajeng Wanti
Warsa
From the third and
fourth points of this article, we want to mention some beautiful Balinese words
using the element “Rahajeng” or means “Selamat” in Bahasa. Usually, you use the
word Selamat for greetings such as Selamat Pagi (Good Morning), Selamat Siang
(Good Night), Selamat Tinggal (Goodbye), or Selamat Ulang Tahun (Happy
Birthday).
In Bali, people will use the Balinese words Rahajeng Wanti Warsa, which is the Happy Birthday in Balinese. As you can see, it has Rahajeng in it. Aside from celebrating birthday party to the person, they can also wish the best fortune for him/her. Having good things around them also.
4 – Rahajeng Memargi
As sad as a meeting, there’s also a time for parting. The next word in our list is Rahajeng Memargi. This one means Selamat Tinggal in Bahasa or Goodbye in English. If you happen to have a family there, both your actual family or the group that you consider a second family, they will certainly tell you these words.
But, you can’t expect to think that all people in Bali will say this when saying to someone goodbye. Some of them tend to use English as well, or maybe another language based on your nationality. They can use basically any known language in this world, so you may expect them to say goodbye in your mother language.
5 – Punapi Gatra
Still related to the fourth sentence above “Rahajeng Memargi”, we want to introduce you to the next one, “Punapi Gatra”. When you are missing someone out there and happen to have a communication with them, you’ll probably say “What’s up?” or “How it’s going” to open up a conversation.
In Indonesia, to say that kind of thing, you just need to say two different words, “Apa Kabar?”. Some famous actors or actresses who are visiting Indonesia also say these words to greet their fans in the country. While in Bali, there are also two words to say, which is Punapi Gatra. You can answer it back with English.
6 – Matur Sukseme
And the next one in the beautiful words in Balinese language is the humblest words in human language, “Thank You”. This is one of many words that are included as the nicest things on Earth. All the regions in this world even have their own ways to say Thank You, only for this one sentence.
However, people in Indonesia use “Terima Kasih” to show their gratitude to someone. But people in all islands of Indonesia have a different way to say it. In Java, they will say “Matur Suwun” or “Matur Nuwun”. In Bali, people will say “Matur Sukseme”. You can answer them back with “You’re Welcome” or “Suksma Mewali”.
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7 – Dwi Tunggal
As you may know already, Indonesia is a country with diversity. All people with the different places of birth, born with a different type of culture, and grow with their own religions can live happily and peacefully without any conflict for such long years now. The symbol of this Nationality is Dwi Tunggal.
Dwi Tunggal is a term to show the unity of Indonesian people despite having a difference in almost everything. Even though they are Dwi (Two, different) but they are still Tunggal (One).
8 – Sing Kasar Sing
Akrab
Well, these words
clearly show how we behave with our best friends. Just like having really close
friends, sometimes there’s no boundary between us. We can make fun of each
other, throwing bad words or even curse words to others without hard felling at
all. This is what Sing Kasar Sing Akrab means, being “rough” to our close
friends.
This term is the thing
that can be found only in the area of Buleleng, Bali. It’s one of those
unpopular yet meaningful phrases.
9 – Cara Kebo Membalih
Gong
The next one in the beautiful words in Balinese language is actually a metaphor. The full phrase is Cara Kebo Membalih Gong. If you familiar with the name of animals in Indonesian, you should know that Kebo basically means buffalo. Buffalo in general, is considered to be brainless, spending their days sleeping and eating but working only for a while at the morning.
The phrase above tells
us about clueless people who don’t know the condition or situation around them.
Just as buffalos, they only drop their jaws in confusion.
10 – Sampat Lidi
In Indonesia, there are
also some phrases about Nationality. Most of them were born during the years of
Indonesia’s Independence in order to bring and deliver the heroism and nationalism
to all people in Indonesia. One famous phrase is “Bersatu Kita Teguh, Bercerai
Kita Runtuh” or “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”.
The Balinese people make the same thing with their own language. Thus “Sampat Lidi” was born. It has the same meaning, just like both phrases mentioned above.
11 – Tulis Gidat
All people have their own destiny. All of them also have their own time of life. Even though there’s the smartest person on Earth, no matter what he/she is, they would never be able to decide about any human’s life. That’s what the phrase means “Tulis Gidat”. In Indonesia, it’s translated into “Tulisan Di Dahi”, “Written on the Forehead” in English.
It’s not about a birth mark or anything. But, it shows that all people have their own fate written. Invisible letters that can never be seen by anyone but God Himself.
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12 – Om Swastiastu
As you may know already, Bali is dominated by Hindu people. All Hindu temples can easily be seen on each corner of the cities. They also use some of the phrases Hindu in their daily life, including the most common one, Om Swastiastu. It’s a Hindu phrase that means as a greeting to all.
Om Swastiatu is also a prayer for all living beings on Earth.
13 – Om Santi Santi Om
And the last one in the beautiful words in Balinese language is also a phrase from Hindu religion, “Om Santi Santi Om”. If the phrase on the 12th point above is about greeting, Om Santi Santi Om is rather used at the end of a meeting or to say goodbye basically. Usually, they rather use this than the usual “Sampai Jumpa” in some of the Hindu channels in Bali.
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25 incredible facts about Bali
More and more tourists come to Bali every year. At the same time, the island doesn’t lose its identity and mystical power. Anyone can become here a millionaire and climb the top of the volcano; have a session with a sorcerer and see the cockfights; visit special temples and observe how local people live. We have gathered 25 incredible facts about Bali to confirm that there is only one «the island of gods» like Bali!
- The name of Bali originated from the word «balin», which means «hero» or «strongman» in Sanscrit. The stress is on the first sillable.
- Where is Bali located?
The island is a part of the province of Indonesia with the same name. It is washed by the Indian Ocean on the south and by the Bali Sea of the Indian Ocean on the north. It’s the southermost border of the Wallace Line, а faunal boundary line that separates ecozones of Asia and Australia. - Bali is located in the Southern Hemispere behind the Equator in UTC /GMT +8 time zone. When it’s 12 pm in Bali, it’s 11 pm in New York, 4 am in London, 7 am in Moscow, 1 pm in Tokyo and 3 pm in Sydney.
- Money in Bali is counted in thousands, dozens of thousands and even millions. That comes from the exchange rate of Indonesian rupiah to American dollar, which is always around 14 000 to 1. You can exchange 100 dollars and become a millionaire!
- People from Indonesia and neighboring islands call Bali «the island of Gods» or «Pulau Kayangan». According to local beliefs there are really many Gods here. There is a home temple almost in every Bali house, and everyone can communicate with representatives of the invisible world.
- People in Bali practise religion called Agma Hindu Dharma. It’s a mixture of pagan beliefs, Buddhism and Hinduism. Balinese people worship the main Gods, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and the supreme creator of the universe, Lord Sang Yang Vidi Vasa. They also believe that certain gods control nature powers, ocean, storms and volcanoes.
- There is a caste system on Bali, lighter version of the Indian system. The upper-caste representatives are Brahmans. They do educational and spiritual activities; many of them are priests or teachers. The middle-caste representatives are called Kshatriya; they take governmental or managerial positions, also they are managers in companies. The Vaishyas are workers and traders. The Shudras are doing hard work; the main part of people in Bali is of this lowest caste.
- Bahasa Indonesia is one of the most common languages in the world. This is the state language in Indonesia. All local people speak it, and also representatives of other countries; more than 200 million people speak Bahasa Indonesia in Southeast Asia.
- The year 1942 comes on Bali on March 25 of 2020.
This date is defined by the Indian lunar calendar, which is used on the island together with Gregorian calendar, well known to Europeans, as well as the Javan-Balinese calendar Pavukon. - It’s not allowed to leave your house, switch on the light, light the fire and use mobile phones on New Year in Bali (Nyepi). It is celebrated on the First Moon in spring. Usually the date falls on March or April. The celebration lasts four days; Balinese people do special cleansing ceremonies, offer oblations to Gods and make colorful theatrical shows. The climax of the holiday is the Day of Silence, called Nyepi. It comes after the carnival procession of demons; its religious meaning is to hide and trick the evil forces. According to the legend demons come out of the sea, make that everyone has left Bali and leave the island as well for the next year.
- Gunung-Agung, or the Great Mountain is the biggest volcano in Bali. It is 3031 meters high above the sea. There is Pura Basekh, «the mother of all temples» on the island at the root of Agung.
- The biggest volcano eruption of the 20 century was in Bali. Agung volcano became active in 1963 on Eka Dasa Rudra Ceremony, which is held every hundred years. Priests were the first ones who noticed an unusual seismic activity; they got it as a bad sign and proposed to reschedule the ceremony. But the President Sucarno insisted to hold it. On March 18 the volcano erupted; it destroyed thousands of houses and killed dozens of thousands people. Though amazingly the catastrophe hadn’t affected Pura Besakih.
- Bali has the culture of polygamy.
Such families are mostly among the upper caste. Balinese families are allowed to have up to four wives if the first one gives a written consent. Unless the husband has this paper, he can go to prison. - You can see multi-colored umbrellas not only at the beach. Locals call it «tedung», which means «defense». It protects from the sun and saves from troubles and misery. The colors of umbrellas are associated with the main Gods of Hinduism: red is Brahma; green and black is Vishnu; white is Shiva; yellow is Sang Yang Vidi Vasa.
- Sea temples on the coast of Bali make the defensive chain that goes from the east coast to the south. The most famous temples are Pura Luhur Uluwatu and Pura Tanah Lot. They protect the island from the evil forces.
- Young people in Bali have their teeth rasped, canines and four front teeth that look like animal’s teeth. Balinese people believe that a person can get rid of demonic traits this way and get over the main six sins: anger, greed, gloom, lust, pride and drinking. The ceremony is held between 16-18 years or at wedding.
- Women in Bali used to go topless at the beginning of the 20 century. When European people came to the island, this custom became indecent.
- Metro will appear in Bali in 2022.
The project is supposed to improve the situation with the public transport on the island. - There’s a transition to a parallel universe hidden in the east of Bali. It is considered in Goa Lava Temple, that’s why you can meet it in many legends and myths.
You can visit this temple as part of our excursion — «Bali Royal Palaces» - Rice is the most important food of Balinese people. It is called «nasi», which means «the food». It’s concerned to be the sacred gift of gods and appears in many local myths and legends.
- There are many cows in Bali, but they don’t produce milk. It’s almost impossible to find milk products on local markets. You can buy milk and cheese only in supermarkets; they are brought from other provinces of Indonesia or from Australia.
- Witchcraft is popular in Bali. White wizards help to overcome the diseases, attract material benefits and see the future. Dark wizards can put a spell on a human or even members of all family.
- Balinese people love traditional local dances: legong, barong and kecak. People show in the dance the struggle between evil and good forces; they make viewers and dancers feel the subtle energies. You can see one of such shows at the sunset in Goddess Saraswati Temple in Ubud or in Uluwatu Temple.
- Cock fight is one of the most popular entertainment in Bali. People breed their own fighter almost in every house in Bali: the rooster is on a special diet; it’s like a pet for them. Fights are usually held during ceremonies and in the full moon.
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Looking for beautiful quotes about Bali? If you’re headed to “the Last Paradise,” you’re probably looking for beautiful words that can match the beauty of the island. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or Bali Instagram captions, here are my favorite Bali quotes.
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The Best Bali Quotes
Here are my favorite Bali quotes. Some are by Balinese authors, while others are from travel memoirs and novels set in Bali. While some address the island directly, others are more abstract.
Don’t talk about heaven if you’ve never been to Bali. –
Religious ceremonies are of paramount importance in Bali ( an island, don’t forget, with seven unpredictable volcanoes on it-you would pray, too). -Elizabeth Gilbert
Life, religion, and art all converge in Bali. They have no word in their language for ‘artist’ or ‘art.’ Everyone is an artist. -Anais Nin
Bali is one of the few cultures with origins in one of the great ancient cultures which is still alive. -Arthur Erickson
There is a saying in Bali: “We have no art. We do everything as beautifully as possible.” This reflects my philosophy of practice. I try to remember daily what a gift it is to have the privilege of living in this wondrous world. -Sam Keen
I think I deserve something beautiful. –Elizabeth Gilbert
And like tea dissolving in hot water, the sun dissolved in the sky… creating a velvet horizon, announcing for the stars’ night dance with the moon, the awaited joy for the wounded souls. — From Bali – The Rebirth. –Abeer Allan
I had dreamed of visiting Bali for many years. -Carolyn Murphy
This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something. –Elizabeth Gilbert
When I follow my heart, I wake up in Bali. -Unknown
…life is a rhythmic, patterned unreality of pleasant, significant movement, centered in one’s own body to which all emotions long ago withdrew. -Margaret Mead
The day, like all good days, passed far too quickly. –S.A. Tawks
Take what happened to me in Bali. I planned on going to Ubud, then met a man on an airplane who told me it was too touristy. He gave me an address on the other side of the island, which turned out to be a palace where I lived for four years. -Rita Gelman
Bali is the sort of place where you can walk down the street and find something picturesque. -Henry Golding
The island is so peaceful and the smiles are constant. -Carolyn Murphy
When I follow my heart, I wake up in Bali. -Unknown
I’d have to say Bali’s my favorite place that I’ve visited. -Christopher Meloni
I have a bit of a traveling addiction, and, ah, yeah. I went to, ah, Bali this summer. -Fisher Stevens
Bali is one of my favorite places in the world. In one of my past lives, I believe I was living on the island of Bali. -Chip Conley
Bali is more than a place…it’s a mood, it’s magical. It’s a tropical state of mind. -Unknown
I’m choosing happiness over suffering, I know I am. I’m making space for the unknown future to fill up my life with yet-to-come surprises. –Elizabeth Gilbert
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5 Things to Pack for Your Trip to Indonesia
The Lonely Planet Indonesia guidebook for your trip. It can be kind of a pain to find the major guidebooks once you arrive or you’ll find them overpriced. I always like to pick mine up ahead of time.
An Unlocked Cell Phone so that you can use an Indonesian sim card and have internet access without relying on local wifi.
Backup Charging Bank for your cell phone since you’ll be using it as a camera, GPS system, and general travel genie.
A Camera since Indonesia is super photogenic. I use a mix of my Nikon D810 and my Samsung8 smartphone these days.
A Great Day Bag so you can carry what you need with you (like your camera, snacks, water, sunscreen, cash, etc). My current favorite is the Pacsafe Citysafe, which is especially great for Asian cities because it has many anti-theft features.
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Bali is truly a magical place to visit – from all the temples to the beautiful beaches, jaw-dropping waterfalls, rice fields, jungles and the famous Bali Swing – there are honestly so many spectacular places to see and things to do on the Island of the Gods!
Bali is not only a really popular holiday destination, but it’s also a popular place to live for for digital nomads, content creators and those who want to make money online from anywhere in the world.
This article cuts out all the hard work of trying to come up with a caption for your Instagram photo as it gives you all the best Instagram captions, quotes and hashtags about Bali!
All you have to do is choose one you like, copy and paste and get on with enjoying your trip or editing your photos!
If you’re heading to Bali, you’re there right now, or you’re just wanderlusting and looking for some travel inspiration, you’ll find 130 Bali puns, famous quotes, inspirational captions and hashtags for your Bali Instagram pictures right here!
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Best Short Bali Quotes
If you’re looking for some beautiful short Bali quotes, whether to go with your Bali waterfall pictures, yoga in Ubud photos, temple photos or Bali swing photos – look no further.
1. ‘Don’t talk about heaven if you’ve never been to Bali.’ – Toba Beta
2. ‘In Bali, the day, like all good days, passed far too quickly.’ – S.A. Tawks
3. ‘When I follow my heart, I wake up in Bali.’ – Unknown
4. ‘Bali is more than a place. It’s a mood, it’s magical. It’s a tropical state of mind.’ – Unknown
5. ‘The island is so peaceful and the smiles are constant.’ – Carolyn Murphy
6. ‘I have a bit of a traveling addiction, and, ah, yeah. I went to, ah, Bali this summer.’ – Fisher Stevens
7. ‘I had dreamed of visiting Bali for many years.’ – Carolyn Murphy
8. ‘I’d have to say Bali’s my favorite place that I’ve visited.’ – Christopher Meloni
9. ‘I’ll be in Bali. Beautiful Bali. That’s where I want to be.’ – The Wondermints
10. ‘Found my tropical paradise here in Bali.’ – Pia Wurtzbach
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If you’re looking for some captions to capture how special Bali is, check out these best Bali captions that will go perfect with your Instagram pictures:
11. Dear Bali, you make my heart smile.
12. Promise yourself that one day you will wake up in Bali.
13. Bali is always a good idea.
14. I don’t need therapy. I just need to go to Bali.
15. Find me beneath the trees in Bali.
16. In Bali, life is swell.
17. Follow your heart, even if it takes you all the way to Bali.
18. Happiness is…holding tickets that say Bali.
19. Dear Bali, I will never get over you
20. I left my heart in Bali
21. I fell in love. His name is Bali
22. Meet me in Bali
23. Bali is my next stop
24. You can leave Bali, but it will never leave you
25. Once upon a time in Bali
26. Bali, baby!
More Beautiful Bali Quotes
If you’re keen on longer captions about Bali check out these ones below! Whether you’re visiting Ubud, Canggu, Uluwatu, Lovina, Nusa Penida or other parts of Bali, you’re sure to find a quote or quotes perfect for what you want to get across to your audience about how beautiful Bali is and how it makes you feel!
27. ‘Bali is one of my favorite places in the world. In one of my past lives, I believe I was living on the island of Bali.’ – Chip Conley
28. ‘Bali is the sort of place where you can walk down the street and find something picturesque.’ – Henry Golding
29. ‘In Bali life is a rhythmic, patterned unreality of pleasant, significant movement, centered in one’s own body to which all emotions long ago withdrew.’ – Margaret Mead
30. ‘Actually, I’d really love to do something in Bali, up in the mountains. A little restaurant with that scenery would be beautiful.’ – Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Inspiring Quotes About Bali
Bali has inspired so many people with it’s beautiful landscapes, caring people and unique culture. Check out these inspiring quotes about Bali!
31. ‘I am not a religious person myself, but I did look for nature. I had spent my first sabbatical in New York City. Looked for something different for the second one. Europe and the U.S. didn’t really feel enticing because I knew them too well. So, Asia, it was. The most beautiful landscapes I had seen in Asia were Sri Lanka and Bali.’ – Stefan Sagmeister
32. ‘And like tea dissolving in hot water, the sun dissolved in the sky creating a velvet horizon, announcing for the stars’ night dance with the moon, the awaited joy for the wounded souls. — From Bali – The Rebirth.’ –Abeer Allan
33. ‘I love bringing the colors and textures of other cultures. If I wear a dress that I bought from a street vendor in Bali on a red carpet, it’s a way of bringing my travels with me.’ – Serinda Swan
34. ‘Take what happened to me in Bali. I planned on going to Ubud, then met a man on an airplane who told me it was too touristy. He gave me an address on the other side of the island, which turned out to be a palace where I lived for four years.’ – Rita Gelman
35. ‘There’s so much more to Indonesia than just Bali and Jakarta.’ – Tony Fernandes
Quotes About Visiting Bali
Bali is a great place to visit and really has something for everyone, whether you are interested in jungle retreats, swimming underneath waterfalls, surfing, snorkeling or going on a Spiritual retreat in Bali. Here are some quotes from famous people about visiting Bali:
36. ‘I feel at home most places I go, but my very top of the list are Bali, Italy, and London. Those are like second homes to me.’ – Donna Karan
37. ‘My favorite place in Indonesia is Bali. I was there with my family in Nusa Dua, and my kids loved it. I’m a workaholic, so for me, Bali is a place where you can have a vacation, but you can have your own moment as well. You feel like you blend with nature – and I love the beach.’ – Joe Taslim
38. ‘Stay away from Europe, stay away from Japan, Australia. If you go to the Western world, you’re gonna pay more money. You can spend five months in Bali for what you’d spend in one month in Europe.’ – Rita Gelman
39. ‘Think Indonesia and tourism, and the first thing that comes to mind is probably Bali. Think golf holiday, and most people would dream of Scotland or Ireland. But Indonesia harbors one of the best-kept secrets in the world of travel: it is a golfer’s paradise.’ – Raymond Bonner
40. ‘I’d love to go to Indonesia, Bali, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.’ -Tamzin Outhwaite
41. ‘Bali and the Aman resorts are all very luxurious, great places to go.’ – Diane von Furstenberg
Quotes About Spiritual Bali
Bali is a very spiritual place. Check out these spiritual quotes by Elizabeth Gilbert, the writer of Eat, Pray, Love – the bestselling novel set in Bali.
42. I think I deserve something beautiful. – Elizabeth Gilbert
43. This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something. – Elizabeth Gilbert
44. I’m choosing happiness over suffering, I know I am. I’m making space for the unknown future to fill up my life with yet-to-come surprises. – Elizabeth Gilbert
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45. The beauty of this island is un-Bali-able.
46. Having such a rice time in Bali.
47. We shore are happy to be in Bali
48. How Kuta is this place.
49. Forget Ubud it!
50. Canggu believe how beautiful it is here?
51. I can’t wait to Gitgit to Bali!
52. Can you take what you want, Denpasar to me?
53. I’ll Java cup of what he’s having.
54. Batur up
55. Udang, Balinese food is tasty!
56. I can’t Sing-sing the praises of Bali enough
57. Bali will cure whatever is Aling-Aling you.
58. This beach is just Lovina.
59. Just monkeying around Bali.
60. It’s happy hour at the monkey bar.
61. The view here is tree-mendous!
62. We’re coconuts about Bali!
63. Cool, palm, and collected.
64. Shell yeah, we’re Bali bound!
65. Bali, we have to leave, but don’t worry! We’ll bebek.
66. When there’s a will, there’s a wave!
67. Our beach trip deserves a sanding ovation.
68. Don’t worry, beach happy.
69. Bali, you leaf me breathless
70. Beautiful beyond be-leaf
71. Going bananas for Bali.
72. Bali is better than a fanta-sea.
Funny Quotes About Bali
Here are some funny quotes about Bali:
73. ‘Physically I’m here. Mentally I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito.’ – Unknown
74. ‘I went to Bali, and I was in a small village, and somebody who was with me showed a woman a little figurine of Bart and asked: ‘Do you know who this is?’ And she said: ‘Mickey Mouse.’ – Matt Groening
75. ‘I could probably live in Bali the rest of my life and completely live in the sticks and have an f – king moped and make a record every couple of years and not step in public and break-even as I do anyway. That’s really tempting.’ – Ben Folds
Bali Quotes About Culture
Bali has a very unique and rich culture, with many rituals and traditions. Check out these quotes about Bali culture:
76. “Bali is one of the few cultures with origins in one of the great ancient cultures which is still alive.” – Arthur Erickson
77. ‘Bali is one of those places you can just keep going back to, and everything is there: the infrastructure, the culture, the art, the beautiful villas.’ – Henry Golding
78. ‘Life, religion, and art all converge in Bali. They have no word in their language for ‘artist’ or ‘art.’ Everyone is an artist.’ – Anais Nin
79. ‘There is a saying in Bali: “We have no art. We do everything as beautifully as possible.” This reflects my philosophy of practice. I try to remember daily what a gift it is to have the privilege of living in this wondrous world.’ – Sam Keen
80. ‘When I go to Bali when I come to India and travel and see different cultures. I make sure I’m involved in the world out there, creatively, culturally.’ – Donna Karan
81. ‘Religious ceremonies are of paramount importance in Bali (an island, don’t forget, with seven unpredictable volcanoes on it-you would pray, too).’ – Elizabeth Gilbert
82. ‘You don’t just have to be influenced by rock, or goth, anymore. It’s okay to say, ‘My influences are Tin Pan music from Bali and Rihanna.’ There are still so many combinations that haven’t been done yet.’ – Grimes
83. ‘There are big surfing communities in every country with an ocean coast that I know in Central and South America. Same with Mexico, Bali, and nearly every island nation that gets waves in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. But that’s a relatively recent development in most places.’ – William Finnegan
84. ‘It was the concept of nationalism that Indonesia was established on. Not the Javanese, not the Sumatran, not the Bornean, Sulawesi, Bali or others, but the Indonesian, that together became the foundation of one nationale staat (nation-state).’ – Sukarno
Short Bali Travel Captions
Short and sweet captions are sometimes all you need. Here are some short catchy captions you can use with your Bali photos:
85. Not complaining about this view.
86. Peace, love and coconuts.
87. In the jungle, the mighty jungle.
88. The great, wild somewhere.
89. Just another day in paradise.
90. Take only memories, leave only footprints.
91. Adventure awaits. Go find it.
92. Keep close to nature’s heart.
93. I’m going to ride off into this sunset.
Inspirational Bali Captions
94. Sometimes, all you need is a change in scenery.
95. Sometimes we just need some time in a beautiful place to clear our minds.
96. The tans will fade but the memories will last forever.
97. Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
98. It’s always worth taking the scenic route.
99. Heaven on earth.
100. Nature doesn’t ask for your attention. It commands it.
101. Say yes to new adventures!
102. Nature never ceases to amaze me.
103. Stay close to what keeps you feeling alive.
104. Let’s wander where the Wi-Fi is weak.
105. Nature beckons and I must listen.
106. Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
Bali Hashtags
Check out these Bali hashtags to add to your social media posts to boost your engagement!
107. #baligasm
108. #explorebali
109. #balitrip
110. #baliholiday
111. #seminyakbali
112. #canggubali
113. #ubudbali
114. #kuta
115. #baliindonesia
116. #lombok
117. #beachday
118. #islandvibes
119. #islandlife
120. #sunsetlover
121. #adventureisoutthere
122. #adventuretime
123. #explorer
124. #exploretheglobe
125. #exploretheworld
126. #adventurer
127. #adventureseeker
128. #adventureawaits
129. #adventuretravel
130. #wander
Bali Quotes & Captions For Instagram Summary
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It’s hard not to describe Bali in hyperbolic terms like “paradise” and for good reason. One of 17,000 islands in Indonesia, this home of four million people is only 90 miles (east to west) by 50 miles (north to south) but infused with ornate temples, picturesque rice fields, and fresh organic food. Eighty percent of visitors to Indonesia visit Bali and Bali alone.
Bali gets quite crowded in July and August and again during the Christmas holiday. Outside these peak seasons, Bali can be supremely tranquil and soothe any city-weary traveler looking to get out of Dodge without a big hassle or big bucks.
What to See
A day trip from Ubud costs less than $50 USD for two people and includes a driver and village pass-through fees. Start your journey at the technicolor Tegallalang Rice Terrace, where you just may spot a bride-to-be posing for wedding photos.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is exactly what it sounds like — a nature reserve and temple complex with more than 340 long-tailed macaques roaming freely. These entertaining socialites do not hesitate to climb on, steal from, and perch from visitors brave enough to interact with them. We thought all our junk was bolted down, but alas a furry, klepto-maniacal macaque lifted some trash peeking from our bag.
A stay on Bali is not complete without a visit to a majestic volcano like Mount Batur, the second largest on the sub-tropical island. It’s a relatively active volcano with a lava field punctuated by porous black boulders. A caldera lake that reminds me of Italy’s Lake Como beckons southeast of the mountain. Danau Batur was begging to be seen up close, so we convinced our driver to skip the next temple on the agenda and take us to lakeside hot springs, but not before we dined in the open air Grand Puncak Sari Restaurant. The extensive buffet lunch was hot and fresh with lots of veggies, spice, and fried foods, but of course, the best part is the view.
Everyone in Bali is just trying to get ahead. Literally. Riding in a taxi qualifies as a spectator sport, as your driver bobs and weaves through traffic in a hair-raising real life version of Frogger. As he dodges everything from motor bikes carrying families of three (and even four) to macaques to a hunter carrying a dog, you can’t help but brace for impact. Admittedly though, after 10 hours on the road we didn’t experience a single collision (I didn’t say there weren’t any scrapes). It’s telling that Balinese, with their quixotic rendering of tropical Hinduism, set up mini shrines at hairpin curves and blind intersections.
Contrast the fury with which Balinese drive to the languid charm of terraced rice fields, blackened temples, and impromptu gardens.
After our sojourn up the enchanting mountain, I was irresistibly draw down. A steep descent through charcoaled lava fields was rewarded with this stunning lake view and a spontaneous dip in Toya Devasya hot springs, which boasts an olympic-sized pool, three hot springs pools, a lakeside restaurant, and camping grounds.
Not for the faint of heart or flimsy of shoe, a visit to the idyllic Gunung Kawi temple in Tampaksiring (11 miles north of Ubud) requires descending 371 steps, which is fine until you realize there’s no way out but back up. This royal burial complex dates to the eleventh century.
As Balinese never miss a merchandising opportunity, the steps down to the temple are lined with fierce hawkers (watch out for the women) of sarongs, jewelry, and all the standard Balinese bric-a-brac. Whatever you do, don’t buy until you’re almost out of the place. The Balinese have what can only be described as a smell for consumers. One particularly feisty shop keeper grabbed my hand and wouldn’t let go until I bought something (I didn’t). They are all intent on selling you a sarong to meet Hindu standards when temple-going, but a less cumbersome sash will do, and is provided with the cost of admission. Every second building in Bali is a temple of varying size, but it’s easy to see why this one is a sort of mecca for locals. A crystal clear stream runs through the center and a small waterfall is tucked in the corner. It looks like the set of “Indiana Jones” where some frightening ritual sacrifice might be performed, but alas devoted Hindus were offering the usual floral and incense basket which can be found in the millions around the island.
Where to Stay
Easy travel to the south of Bali brings many to Kuta, the backpacker’s dream with myriads of tourist shops and hip nightclubs. Families also vacation here enjoying the kid-friendly hotels with water slides and the fantastic beach. This is not the esoteric “real” Bali, but an unabashedly touristy spot. It’s also reportedly loud and dirty.
Just north of Kuta is Seminyak, an upscale coastal village with four-star villas and fashionable high-end restaurants, bars, boutiques and spas. I’ve heard good things from Dragonfly Furniture owner, Judith Mosley, about the 14-room Villa Bunga Hotel & Spa. Bunga means “rose” and the grounds include a peaceful garden and swimming pool. Starting at $50/night and traditional massage services at just $8, you will be treated like royalty without becoming a pauper to do so. But that basically describes all our accommodations in Bali — lots of bang for your American buck.
For the tranquility of rolling green hills and rice terraces, we chose to stay in Ubud. This is the place to unwind after living it up as a tourist in bustling Kuta. Perched on the placid slopes of the central mountains, a rich cultural experience is in store for visitors to this gentle countryside. Ubud is packed with historical sites and temples plus museums and art galleries.
Our Bali discovery started at the quiet and somewhat spartan Ubud Sari Health Resort, which caters to vegans, vegetarians, cleansers, and detoxers. A room sans phone, WIFI, and TV was just what we needed to unplug and download for a bit.
Our room at the resort was a detached tree house overlooking a waterfall. Ahhhhh. We spent four hours of pampering in the spa, from massage to body scrub to body wrap (hot!) to sauna and steam room, finishing with an hour-long facial.
For $100/night we had a private villa with exotic outdoor bathroom at Santi Mandala Villa & Spa, also in Ubud. There’s nothing as serene as sitting on your private deck gazing at a waterfall and watching the birds flitter by. The grounds are lush, hilly, and floral with lots of stone paths to explore on your spa day in, which you’ll need after pounding the pavement for a day or two. The excellent breakfast spread included pink crepes and a pool view.
Getting There
There are no direct flights from Guam to Bali, so you may connect through Hong Kong, Japan, Manila, or Seoul. The shortest route is Guam to Taipei to Denpasar in about 11 hours, including connections, with fares averaging $1,100. Search online at sites such as Kayak and Expedia or check with your local travel agent.
The entry visa is $25 and is payable in U.S. dollars at the arrival airport. You must purchase the visa before you go through Immigration, so watch the signage because it’s a bit tricky. Keep $20 of cash for the departure tax. Beware of pushy porters who snatch your luggage then demand a tip as you exit arrivals into the cash exchange area. Taxi drivers will also be at your heels, but do your homework and definitely haggle until you settle on a decent price.