Beach side statue

Beautiful Bali, why people never leave

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October 6th 2008
Bali is like a completely different country than the rest of Indonesia. It has it's own unique religion which is a mix of mostly Hindu, some animism, a splash of Buddhism, and a dash of black magic. There are temples, statuary and shrines everywhere. Another tourist told us that the Balinese spend 70% of their income on their religion and I believe it. It's so lovely because every day life ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more