Feeling nostalgic for the days when I lived in Canggu, before it became the island hotspot, I leave the crowded beaches of the south behind and head north in search of the real Bali. When Gunung Agung suddenly appears before me, I know I am on the right track.
There is nothing quite like coming face-to-face with a volcano, and this, the largest in Bali’s chain of volcanoes, is a beauty. Translating as “great mountain”, Gunung Agung soars to 3000m, and is revered by Balinese Hindus as the realm of the gods. Impressive at ground level, when seen from the air (or the rim, if you brave the gruelling climb), it’s a stark reminder that the island lies in the Ring of Fire. Read the full story in Escape here
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