KUTA, BALI

Moving away from Vietnam and Thailand to the beautiful islands of South East Asia and the beautiful city of Kuta on Bali, Indonesia. Kuta has been a common traveling destination for young Australians because of its easy and cheap commutes from the mainland of Australia to the smaller surrounding Islands. With its long extensive coastline and world-class surf. Kuta, Bali is a tropical paradise.

However, this tropical paradise has more to offer than just a relaxing time on the beach or some water splashing into your face in the surf. However, with Bali’s ever increasing popularity the island of Kuta is constantly under construction and being developed. It seems chaotic and overcrowded but somehow amongst the kayos, this beautiful place somehow works and if you do not believe me, then you can ask all the thousands of happy visitors.

The 5 km stretch of glistering crystal blue water and white as powder sand is by far one of the best beachfronts in Bali. Lounging on the beach with a view of some of the best surfers/body boarders tearing it up in the waves is always an exciting way to shorten time. But just make sure to at least attempt to ride a wave while you are there because you may never see or attempt to ride a wave this perfect ever again.

Getting around the town is simple unless you decide to pick up a scooter to ride while you are there. If you get a scooter, make sure to be accustomed to the rules of the road if there are any. Similar to Vietnam the roads in Bali are jam packed to the brim filled with scooters dodging and weaving in and out of traffic barely missing oncoming riders. Just be sure that you are able to be responsible for your actions because almost 90% of people that ride a bike in Bali leave with what is known as a Bali tattoo, which is a huge graze on your body caused by falling off your bike.

Once the sun has set, Kuta is transformed into a party town with thousands of people hopping from bar to bar in the area where everything goes down at night called Jalan Legian. This is where most tourists will flock to at night time to have a good time. Don’t go on your own but have a party buddy with you at all times.

In many ways Bali is very similar to Vietnam and Thailand but in many aspects it is completely different. The locals are not as friendly and as helpful as I expected but sometimes these things just happen and you cannot let that spoil your time.

Bali is a beautiful place and an experience that I would recommend for anyone who has thought of going there. Go to Bali, get a tan on the beaches, catch a nice wave and have the time of your life.