U.S. News Insider Tip: The Uluwatu area is famous for its surf and peppered with white-sand beaches. Head to Dreamland Beach or Balangan Beach for some of the best (both are especially magical at ...

Most jaws drop at the sight of Tanah Lot Temple, whose stone ruins and towering stupas date to the 16th century. This stunning religious complex (and impressive architectural feat) sits on a gigantic ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. At high tide, Tanah Lot, a rock formation with a temple (pura) on top, looks ...

The temple features on the Indonesian 50,000 Rupiah banknote. When you think of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, your mind probably wanders to the banks of the Ganga, the ghats of Varanasi, or the ...

At first glance, Bali doesn’t appear to be the ideal place for travellers with disabilities. In many urban and beachside ...

While planning a trip to Indonesia several months ago, I interviewed Susan Ruddy, who splits her time between Bali and Alaska. “It’s one of the most bio-diverse areas on the planet,” she claimed.

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia, have introduced a new policy prohibiting menstruating tourists from entering temples, citing concerns that period blood could compromise the sanctity of these religious ...

With winter in Wisconsin slowly winding down, people eagerly eye their gardens looking for the first crocuses and daffodils to poke through the Sun-warmed soil. But some of us can’t wait. In search of ...