Denpasar may not be far from the usual touristy resort areas of Bali, but the moment you transcend to the capital of Bali, a change in atmosphere is clearly felt. The laid back beach lifestyle is instantly changed to a bustling city. Not as hectic as you may think a capital city to be, and the lack of skyscrapers, due to a Balinese custom that disallows buildings to be taller than a coconut tree, gives way for blue skies. Apart from the many busy Balinese buzzing around on their scooters, many monuments and temples can be seen around the city. Catch a glimpse of the traditional markets at Pasar Badung and see the magnificent colors of fresh produce and colorful batiks up for offer.
Biak is a small island located in Cenderawasih Bay near the northern coast of Papua, an Indonesian province. Biak Island is the largest island in this small archipelago on the northern coast of Papua and has many atolls and coral reefs. Served by Frans Kaisiepo Airport in Kota Biak, this small town is slowly becoming an oil boom town. Kota Biak may lack touristy entertainment, but adventurers will love to venture into the wilds of the island. Near to Biak island is Supiori Island the location for the Biak and Supiori Nature Reserves. These parks are bird sanctuaries where you can see beautiful varieties of parrots and cockatoos.