| Learning about about Balinese culture is a | | | | Bali is also home to large and dynamic community |
| wonderful, life changing experience. Bali has one of | | | | of professional and creative expatriates . This has |
| the most unique and fascinating cultures in the | | | | resulted in a considerable number of businesses |
| world. This amazing island is known by many | | | | and small industries ranging from furniture |
| evocative names; "The Island of the Gods". | | | | exporters to fashion designers and real estate |
| "Shangri La". "The Centre of the Universe". It is | | | | establishing themselves and in turn attracting |
| also one of the world's most popular tourist | | | | like-minded people. As many of these expatriates |
| destinations. | | | | have chosen to make their homes in Bali, the |
| An ideal environment | | | | number of international accredited schools has |
| A chain of awesome volcanoes stretches across | | | | increased dramatically over the last five years |
| the island helping to create an ideal environment | | | | and now there are quality educational facilities for |
| for tropical rainforests, cultivated rice fields, | | | | Japanese, Korean, German, French and English |
| mangrove swamps, both black sand beaches | | | | native speakers. |
| (volcanic) and white sand beaches with some | | | | Infrastructure in Bali |
| world class surf . | | | | The infrastructure in Bali has also been developing |
| Balinese spirituality | | | | rapidly in recent years. Dual carriage ways now |
| The hypnotising sounds of gamelan orchestras, | | | | connect the international airport at Ngurah Rai to |
| beautiful textiles, intricate paintings and carvings | | | | the west and east coasts, broadband satellite |
| are all interconnected with Balinese spirituality and | | | | internet connections and Wi-Fi hotspots can be |
| Balinese religion, Hindu Dharma ; a way of life | | | | found in all major tourist areas and in the |
| virtually unchanged over time. It's hardly surprising | | | | residential enclaves of Seminyak and Canggu . It |
| that people are captivated with this tropical island | | | | all adds up to create a strong and dynamic |
| paradise and for some who come for a holiday it | | | | cosmopolitan living and working environment in |
| quickly becomes a home and they never leave! | | | | one of the world's most beautiful island paradises. |
| Expats in Bali | | | | |