This small island in the Indian Ocean has captured our hearts. A warm and tropical climate all year round, wonderful surfing conditions and a huge variety of fruits, plants and wildlife. From dragon fruit and coconuts to bamboo forests, monkeys and tropical birds.

This diversity is also reflected in the people of Bali. Different religions, lifestyles and traditions determine life on the island. Most Balinese are Hindus. They believe in samsara, the incessant cycle of birth, death and rebirth of the soul until nirvana is reached. The reborn shell can be influenced by good and bad deeds during life. A friendly smile, support for those in need and unconditional giving to others are practiced. The Balinese believe in the power of karma.

Offerings are part of everyday life. Small baskets are made from palm leaves and filled with flowers, grains of rice, sweets, cookies and fruit. A lit stick of incense is placed in the middle of the basket. These offerings are then placed daily at temples, statues of gods and demons as well as public buildings and streets. Each family has its own house temple to maintain "direct contact" with the gods. The larger the house temple, the richer the family. It is not for nothing that Bali is also called the island of the gods or the island of a thousand temples. In addition to the daily offerings, ceremonies and festivals are often celebrated. The people of Bali are mostly open and cheerful, and almost everyone, old or young, man or woman, is engaged and skilled in some art or craft. The highest good of art is to create something beautiful for the community, the temple or the gods. The island is like a spiritual magnet, here you simply feel different.