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If you go abroad and stay behind the gates of a resort full of Westerners, have you really gone anywhere? Get off the beaten path in Indonesia and discover the beautiful, vibrant, and interesting country you intended to visit. You don't have to sacrifice the comfortable amenities you deserve to enjoy on your vacation to have an authentic experience. These destinations (combined with the knowledge of Anywhere's local experts) will help find the perfect balance of treating yourself and discovering the magic of Indonesia as she really is.

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Indonesia highlights: Off The Beaten Path

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Candi Dasa

Candidasa, formerly known as Teluk Kehen, is known as one of Indonesia's incredible diving destinations – people come here especially to see manta rays and sea turtles. Despite its coastal location, don’t count on the beaches in Candidasa – concrete breakwaters run along the shore for the length of the town. Narrow, black-sand beaches beyond the town often disappear entirely at high tide.

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Gianyar

The Gianyar province covers a corridor of land which stretches from Bali’s east coast, inland to Ubud. This area relies less on the tourist dollar, and more on industry profits. Gianyar village and its surrounds are home to many large factories that produce fabrics, as well as a famous night market specializing in authentic Indonesian cuisine.

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Lovina

Lovina stretches over 5 miles (8 km), and consists of a beach and a bunch of coastal villages—Kaliasem, Kalibukbuk, Anturan, and Tukad Mungga. The biggest and most popular is Kalibukbuk, located about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) west of Singaraja. To get to Lovina, take a 3-hour drive from Kuta or a 2.5-hour drive from Ubud.

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Amlapura

Amlapura was previously named Karangasem, but it was changed after the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963. Today, Amlapura is an important transportation hub in east Bali and has several beautiful palaces from the turn of the century. Despite its relatively small size, it's a busy and multicultural place, with Chinese shophouses and several mosques. To get here, you’ll travel about 2 hours by car from either Kuta or Ubud.

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