Commonly referred to as The Island of Gods, The Paradise Island, or The Island of A Thousand Temples, Bali is a small but hugely popular Indonesian island. Bali is one of Indonesia’s 33 provinces, with the southern city of Denpasar the capital. It is home to around 4.23 million, of which around 92.29% adheres to Balinese Hinduism, rather than the nationally predominant religion of Islam.
Bali is known for being an extremely colorful, friendly and cultural place, rich in traditional arts such as painting, dancing and music, making it one of the nation’s most visited places.
The island has a long history dating back to 2000 BC, when Austronesian people arrived from Taiwan and inhabited the island. This shaped the island’s culture into what we know it as today, with close linguistic and cultural links to the Philippines, Oceania and Indonesian Archipelago. Later in the 1500’s, the Portuguese arrived on the island, before the Dutch gained political and economical control and remained until 1946.
Located between Java and Lombok in the sprawling Indonesian archipelago just south of the equator, it’s only natural that Bali is home to a year-round tropical, humid climate with two main distinctive seasons; dry and rainy. The winter months sometimes see monsoons passing by and generally more rainfall than the rest of the year, though they still have average temperatures of around 30 °C. So, whatever time of year you’re going, make sure to take lot of cool clothes!
The island is home to jungles, volcanoes, beaches rivers and waterfalls, making it extremely geographically diverse. Its highest point, Mount Agung, reaches up to more than 3,000 meters above sea level. Its volcanic nature combined with the high mountains and large rainfall makes Bali extremely fertile for agricultural crop. As such, it is an important area for the production of coffee, vegetables, rice and cattle.
Getting around Bali while sticking to a budget is easily done in one of two ways: public transportation or renting a scooter. If you go for the latter, always make sure to wear a helmet and pay close attention to the traffic. If you’re up for the challenge, it is well worth the effort, since many of the must-see attractions are located away from Denpasar and Kuta, where you are likely to be spending most of your time.
Bali is a very affordable place to live, though if you’re looking to splash the cash and treat yourself from time to time, the option is there. It’s possible to live off delicious local food at a Warung for between 70 cents to $5 a dish, while in western style restaurants you can expect to pay around $6 - $20 a dish. Internships in Bali don’t tend to offer an allowance, though if you’re travelling there with one of Bright Internships’ comprehensive packages, you can expect to easily stick to a budget once you arrive!
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