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The Natural Guide to Bali
Explore the Island of the Gods – naturally.
 Let us lead you from the busy beaches and tourist traps to exquisite rice paddies and pristine seashores. Discover the best of Bali's diving, surfing, sailing, hiking and bird watching. Meet the people of Bali at work and play in their own villages. Learn the secrets of Balinese dancing, gong playing, painting and cooking.
Packed with stunning photos, maps and essays by some of the most well-known Bali insiders, The Natural Guide to Bali reveals
- Treks to mysterious temples, hidden waterfalls and active volcanoes
- The lives of Balinese painters, punks and gigolos
- Balinese views on women's rights, child labour and fair trade
- The relentless battle to save Bali's corals, turtles and birds
Featuring
- 25 full-page travel maps, with 3D views of the island’s volcanoes
- Detailed descriptions of over 300 hotels and restaurants, from family homestays to eco-lodges, luxury boutique resorts, friendly side road cafés or gourmet restaurants
- A unique eco-rating system leading you to great hotels, restaurants, dive centres, trekking guides and craft shops doing their best to preserve Bali's nature and culture and benefit its vibrant communities
A co-publication of Bumi Kita Foundation and Equinox Publishing, Jakarta. Edited by Anne Gouyon. Main writers: Titiek Pratiwi, Godeliva D. Sari, Degung Santikarma, Bodrek Arsana, Jean-Marie Bompard, Leslie Dwyer. Main photographers: Ulung Wicaksono, Iskandar, Leonard Lueras, Djuna Ivereigh, Dominique Clarisse, Fadil Aziz, Gilles Guérard.
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