³Miles:^230 O^ Days on the Road:^10 O^ Sublime View: Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple at sunset^ O^ Pack-worthy Souvenir: Handwoven ikat sarong
ROAD TRIP
On Bali, known as the
“Island of Gods,” only
a few miles separate
river valleys thick
with tropical flora and
clifftop seascapes with
indigo waves rolling in
below. Even one hour
on a scooter here can
amount to the adven-
ture of a lifetime.
These ubiquitous
motorbikes are your
ticket to weave through
tiny villages and bam-
boo forests to discover
cool waterfalls, hot
springs, and ornate
Hindu temples. (Bali
is a predominantly
Hindu island in mostly
Muslim Indonesia.)
A road trip across
this captivating land is
a lesson in spirituality,
joy, and letting go—Bali
is not just a place but
also a feeling. Cruising
along at a leisurely
pace gives ample time
to soak up that energy.
So prepare your prayer
hands and practice
your “om swastiastu,”
the island’s ultimate
friendly greeting.
—Kathryn RomeynBALI, INDONESIA
Snag a swing for
sweeping views of
Bali’s Tegalalang rice
NATGEOTRAVEL.COM terrace, near Ubud.