Bali moves at its own gentle rhythm. In the uplands around Ubud, rice terraces spill down the hillsides, offerings of flowers appear on every doorstep, and temple ceremonies fill the air with gamelan music. Plan fewer sights than you think you need, and leave the afternoons free.
A first trip usually works best split between two bases: Ubud in the hills for culture, then the coast to unwind. One move is plenty.
