Bali lies between the islands of Java and Lombok and is one of more than 17,000 islands that makes up the Indonesian Archipelago. Lying just 8° south of the Equator, Bali boasts a tropical climate with just two seasons, wet and dry, a year and an average annual temperature of around 28° C. The Balinese people have strong spiritual roots and despite the large inux of tourists over the years, their culture is still very much alive inspired by stories from the Ramayana and other Hindu epics. With a reputation as being one of the most beautiful and diverse tourist spots in the world, Bali attracts more than 4.5 million visitors a year, from all around the world.