It so happened that I was watching an Indonesian variety programme about amazing places to explore off the usual track in Indonesia. When it comes to thinking about Indonesia, Bali is almost always the next thought that comes to mind. I have been to Bali only once, that was in 1982. I loved the place as a kid. My parents were no adventurers or that much into nature, they just liked places with nice scenery where they could take photos comfortably. I on the other would relish at hiking into forests or jumping into oceans to check out the wild and natural. 1982 I was only 11 and simply went along with my parents idea of travel. Still I really enjoyed Bali's amazing exotic and friendly vibe.
I live in Malaysia it's the same region as Bali, we speak more or less the same language as them yet Malaysia with its industrial-developed nation ambitions gave only scant regard to preserving and highlighting much of its native culture. We are still the King in SEA when it comes to food variety but when it comes to nature, culture and that uniquely exotic South East Asia feel even we Malaysian's need to go Indonesia, Thailand or Indochina.
I sidetracked a bit. This post is actually a reminder for me to check out these two islands off Bali in my future visit that have amazing coastal scenery, diving and snorkelling spots. Bali itself doesn't have much to offer in diving and snorkelling but three islands Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida that are 20kms off Bali make up for that shortage.
Basic Directions:
Get there by ferry from a port in Sanur on Bali. Takes 45 mins. Most scuba trips from Bali go to these islands.
Agoda has more hotel deals on Nusa Lembongan compared to Ceningan and Penida.
I live in Malaysia it's the same region as Bali, we speak more or less the same language as them yet Malaysia with its industrial-developed nation ambitions gave only scant regard to preserving and highlighting much of its native culture. We are still the King in SEA when it comes to food variety but when it comes to nature, culture and that uniquely exotic South East Asia feel even we Malaysian's need to go Indonesia, Thailand or Indochina.
I sidetracked a bit. This post is actually a reminder for me to check out these two islands off Bali in my future visit that have amazing coastal scenery, diving and snorkelling spots. Bali itself doesn't have much to offer in diving and snorkelling but three islands Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida that are 20kms off Bali make up for that shortage.
Basic Directions:
Get there by ferry from a port in Sanur on Bali. Takes 45 mins. Most scuba trips from Bali go to these islands.
Agoda has more hotel deals on Nusa Lembongan compared to Ceningan and Penida.
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