David T Ball (Dallas) on Blogger: July 2019

Monday, July 1, 2019

Underrated Destinations in Bali

Bali, Indonesia
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Dallas, Texas-based professional David T. Ball splits much of his free time between numerous activities. Not only does he regularly volunteer with Crawl for Cancer, he has also participated in Urban Dare Dallas several times and enjoys traveling the world. Over the years, David T. Ball has traveled to dozens of cities and countries, including Bali in 2018.

Despite being a hugely popular tourist destination, there are still several destinations in Bali that remain under the radar. Following are a few examples:

- Caningan Islands: Perfect for beach enthusiasts, the Caningan Islands feature clear water that is perfect for swimming and snorkeling, along with a mostly-empty surfing area. These islands are about 12 miles from Bali’s southeast corner.

- Cepaka: Found on the Western side of Bali, Cepaka is roughly 15 minutes away from Canggu. This small village is ripe with Balinese atmosphere and grants visitors a secluded escape from the tourists of Canggu and Tanah Lot, the famous Balinese temple.

- Sideman: A laid-back village, Sideman is located roughly 45 minutes from Ubud near Mount Agung, the highest mountain on the island. Complete with forested hills and rice fields, Sideman is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts thanks to its many hiking trails and dramatic views.

About David T Ball

A resident of Dallas, Texas, David T. Ball maintains a busy lifestyle traveling the globe. In a single year, David T. Ball earned 120 segments on American Airlines, which granted him the airline's most coveted status, Executive Platinum. Additionally, he racked up more than 200 hotel nights in the 2016 calendar year, as a result of regular journeys away from Dallas.

Among his recent trips, David Ball traveled to Dubai and India in the summer of 2015. To see several different sides of India, he meticulously researched its regions and chose to spend time in four cities. Bringing some of his experiences home to Dallas with him, he took more than 1,000 photos featuring such highlights as the iconic architecture of the Taj Mahal, desert dunes as photographed from a dune buggy, and camel rides.

In 2018, David T. Ball turned his attention to other parts of Southeast Asia and visited Bali and Hong Kong. Despite its small size, Bali boasts more than 20,000 temples, and he made the trek to several, including the Taman Ayun Temple, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tanah Lot Temple. The last is surrounded by water at high tide, and accessible at low tide. In the near future, David Ball intends to leave Dallas to see more sides of the many beautiful countries around the globe.