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I N D O N E S I A Bali… Legian, Bali Bali is amongst the favorite of many travel enthusiasts is no secret. Legian is situated in North of Kuta and South of Seminyak. With peaceful presence in its ambience, its captivating magic make tourists mesmerized.  Nature plays its artworks wholeheartedly here with perfect portraits of nature's beauty at Legian. The colours of the sunset at the beaches and vibrant views all around look dreamy,  the melting pot of unique shops, culinary delights and rows of exclusive five star hotels add colours to the lovely legian. Don’t miss visiting the internationally known Rip Curl School of Surf. Ubud, Bali Vast expansive fields, soothing images of rice field terraces, abundance of medicinal plants and herbs …its Ubad! It pampers visitors spiritually and in body and soul. No wonder, the name Ubud comes from the Balinese word Ubad that means medicine.  The tourists take back the lasting impressions of deep cultural values as well.  Denpasar, Bali Blending modernity poetically with the Balinese culturre… Welcome to the Denpasar! The capital City of Bali Island!  Well! You can also attend famous Bali Arts Festival held annually here. Java Yogyakarta, Java Known as the cradle of civilization on Java, Yogyakarta, together with its twin city Surakarta (Solo), was described in  the slogan of “Jogja The Never ending Asia".  The place will tire you with its amazing array of tourist attractions. - The magnificent temples of Borobudur and Prambanan in the 8th and 9th century,  the Mataram kingdom of the 16th and 17th century,  the living museum of The Kraton or The Keraton(Sultan’s Palace) to hanging out at the famous Alun Alun, to watching silversmiths creating  amazing jewelry at Kotagede.  Maybe the idea of   shopping at Malioboro road is also 27 SOCULTURES JAN-FEB2019 cool.