Collins Illustrated Guide to Bali

From the emerald rice paddies cascading down sacred Mount Agung to palm-fringed beaches and coral-ringed lagoons, the sheer physical beauty of Bali almost blinds the visitor to an extraordinary culture - spiritual and mystical, rich in centuries-old traditions of music, dance and art. But Bali has more - with its horse carts and Hondas, Burger Kings and gas-lit pushcarts, it blends the old and the new, the sacred and profane, welcoming the visitor while retaining its unique charm and simplicity. Author and Bali resident Suzanne Charle explores the art and the culture, the villages and the beaches, the past and the present of this dynamic and changing island. For the first-time visitor or the veteran, for the sun-worshipper of the serious student, the "Collins Illustrated Guide to Bali" is a useful guide on the road.