Even in Kuta, the busiest and most touristy part of Bali, you can find pockets like these. Tourism has not eclipsed the core of the island—the base is still something more. It’s refreshing, because it’s all to easy for that to happen. In Bali, you can feel the balance.

There’s a time for work and a time for rest. Being here helps me see the balance more clearly. Tropical places seem to make it easier: going to the beach, enjoying the water, and then just sitting there. Not reading or looking at your phone, but simply resting, relaxing.

The scenery is stunning and the vibe is peaceful and spiritual. Bali is certainly a paradise on this amazing planet.