4) Join in on celebrations and festivals
Bali is a very religious country and each Balinese family takes part to their religion. With all the temples located here (hundreds actually) each one celebrates the anniversary of the temple which is called Odalan. Balinese consider this a community event because it brings everyone together to celebrate. The villagers go to the temple to socialize and pray which enhances good feelings between each other. The Balinese Hindu religion actually have a daily routine of offerings they place out in temples, symbolic locations and shrines that consist of Canang Sari (trays of flowers) to help please their Gods and send away any evil. Unlike many New Year celebrations, the Balinese spend their New Years Day, Nyepi Day, in silence with meditation and prayers. Though the actual Nyepi Day is spent in silence, the days leading up to it can be fun for tourists because the Balinese will celebrate with rituals and ceremonies. The Ogoh-Ogoh procession is very catching to the eye and ear with it being so colorful and loud on Melasti Day which is the day right before Nyepi. This would be a great celebration to witness!

5) Take some time to see the Padi fields
It’s not surprising that many visitors of Bali will head straight to Ubud which is located near the wonderful padi fields. Luckily to stay in Ubud you only have to take about a 45 minute drive from the airport, so it would surely be worth your time. Two padi fields that are among the top recommended to see are located at Tegallalang and Jarith Luwih, both being near Ubud.

6) Museums and Galleries
If you’re really into history and art, Ubud would be a place where you can find lovely paintings by local upcoming artists. It’s no wonder these artists are able to paint such stunning portraits, just take a look around at the tranquility and views they have in Bali. One can only see how inspirational such an area can be for the in depth paintings that are put up for everyone in Ubud village to see. It’d definitely be worth it to visit these museums and art galleries. To just name off a few of the top galleries in the area would be Neka Museum, The Agung Rai Museum of Art, Seniwait Gallery of Art by women, Antonio Blanco Renaissance Museum, and Komaneka Gallery. All highly worth a day or two’s time!