31/05/2026
Bali From a Rural Perspective (Follow-Up #3)
Most visitors see Bali through beach clubs, resorts and busy tourist streets. A few kilometres inland, it’s a different world.
Early mornings in rural Bali are often my favourite time of day. As the sun begins to rise over the rice fields, the landscape feels calm and unhurried, offering a moment for quiet reflection before the day begins.
Rice fields stretch across the landscape, farmers work by hand, and village life moves at a slower pace.
Bali was built on agriculture long before tourism. The subak irrigation system has supported communities for centuries and remains part of daily life.
One of the things I enjoy most about living here is being reminded that Bali is far more than the places you see on postcards.
What’s your favourite rural area of Bali?