Bali, well known as a paradise island, a land of a thousand gods, thousand temples, thousand dances, is located at the Pacific Ocean, just below the equatorial line, on latitude 8 degree south and longitude 115 degree east. The island is considered to be the most attractive island to visitors. It is estimated that more than 3.000.000 visitors a year from all round the world. Most of them seek an understanding of a way of life that is really unique.

As Bali is located just south of the equator and has a tropical climate, conditions are hot and humid all year round. The average temperature is around 32°C or 85°F, although it can get considerably cooler in the more mountainous regions, where it can reach as low as 10°C during the early hours of the morning. The island only has two seasons, wet and dry. The wet season is normally from November to April, the dry season from May to October. The dry season is categorized by a constant breeze blowing over the island, referred to during earlier centuries as the trade winds. During the rainy season, while there might be days when the rain never stops, for the most part showers are limited to an hour or two during the morning or afternoon, with the rest of the day being cloudy or sunny.

There are several festivals on Bali, most involving music, dance, religion and art; all of which are held very close to the hearts of the people. Two of the major festivals are Galungan and Nyepi. Galungan is the major feast of Wuku calendar. For ten days the Gods are said to visit the island and mythical lion dogs prance between temples and villages in celebration. The eve of Nyepi involves the noisy banishment of lingering evil by using music instrument such as gongs, drums, and flame torches. On Nyepi, the whole of Bali is quiet.