Bali’s Tropical Beauty: Splendor by the Sea in an Indonesian Paradise

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

January 1, 2016

Travel

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This article originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of 405 Magazine.

I first read about the tiny island of Bali as a child. It fascinated me even then—a distant land with beaches and jungles, coffee plants, exotic spices, flowers, monkeys and temples. My husband and I had a chance to visit this past fall; it was everything I had imagined and more.

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

Susan Lanier-Graham is an award-winning travel journalist, author of more than 75 books, and founder and editor-in-chief of Wander With Wonder. A Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist, she travels the world discovering extraordinary food, wine, and travel experiences and the people behind them. She also co-hosts Sparkling Conversations, a podcast exploring food, wine, and travel. A member of SATW, IFWTWA, NATJA, and MTJA, Susan shares her passion for storytelling through writing, teaching, and mentoring. Based in South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills, she believes the best journeys are filled with unforgettable "wow moments."