Bali survives its own popularity because there are several Balis: surf-and-smoothie Canggu, temple-studded Ubud among the rice terraces, and the quiet east around Amed where the diving is superb. The trick is to pick two bases and resist the urge to see everything. Dry season runs May to October; ceremonies with incense and gamelan happen year-round, everywhere, wonderfully.
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