Living in Bali

by Anita Lococo, Reto Guntli (Photographs)

Loved by travelers for its lush, tropical scenery, and charming people, Bali is considered to be one of the most magnificent places on earth. Spirituality and nature are integral parts of everyday life for the Balinese, so one can easily see why the island's traditional architecture has a peaceful presence to it, mimicking its surroundings and sometimes blending in with them. When it comes to Balinese houses, walls are not compulsory, wood is everywhere, earth tones are dominant, and thatched roofs abound. Opening onto gorgeous green landscapes, majestic mountains, or beautiful coastlines, the homes herein ooze relaxing, contemplative vibes. Gazing at these opulent examples of simple and elegant living, one wonders why more people aren't rushing to move to Bali….

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Architecture

200 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2005

Reviews

[Tomek Gunia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bardzo miły dla oka zbiór pięknych domów. Wkradły się błędy w edycji oraz nie do końca obrobione zdjęcia, stad nie mogę dać 5 gwiazdek.

[Thomas Alisi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Been cheating a bit by flagging this as read, as it's mainly looking at pictures, still quite all right book, interesting to see how the original culture of the homeowners merges with traditional Balinese style. Content is half recycled from other books and some of the pictures are really not high quality. Buy only if you miss this place and want to dive back into those feelings every now and then.

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous! You just want to step into this one~

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous photos... check out Bagawan Giri.

[Kei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! Very good for inspirations.

[Kimberley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful and inspiring photos. Bali seems a dreamland.