Sky High & Unbothered: The Black Girl’s Guide to the Bali Swing Experience

Bali is full of moments that take your breath away — but few are as exhilarating, photogenic, and empowering as the legendary Bali Swing and Birdcage experience. On our luxury escape with Black Travelers International, this moment became a symbol of what it means to be free, fierce, and fully seen.

For Black women travelers who want both beauty and boldness in their adventures, the Bali Swing is more than a photo op. It’s a rite of passage.

The Ascent: Getting Ready to Soar

As we approached the edge of the jungle in Ubud, the massive swings awaited us, hanging over the lush valley below. The adrenaline was real. But so was the excitement. Wrapped in flowing gowns and kente-inspired prints, our group of radiant women prepared to take flight.

The staff gently buckled us into harnesses hidden beneath the fabric, keeping us safe while preserving the fantasy. With wind in our hair and the world below, we soared.

The Swing: Beauty in Motion

Up in the air, everything felt lighter. Our laughter echoed over the jungle, joy pouring out in every direction. For a moment, the world stood still as we flew forward into the tropical breeze.

Phones clicked. Cameras captured angles that could only be described as divine. But more than the aesthetics, what we captured was Black girl magic in motion — unbothered, untethered, unforgettable.

The Birdcage: Softness, Stillness, and Statement

After the thrill of the swing, we climbed into the famous Bali Birdcage — an open-air wooden nest perched high above the forest. Here, softness reigned. Draped in silk robes and surrounded by tropical blooms, we leaned into luxury.

The birdcage offered a moment of reflection, a chance to take in the beauty around us and within us. For many of us, it became a place of stillness, a moment to see ourselves in full bloom.

A Luxury Travel Moment Made for Us

This wasn’t about doing it for the ‘gram (though the pictures were fire). It was about reclaiming space in the world’s most beautiful places — and doing it on our own terms.

Bali is often portrayed through a narrow lens, but our Black luxury experience challenged that. We showed up with joy, style, and sisterhood. And the Bali Swing became our stage.

Tips for the Perfect Bali Swing Moment:

• Wear a flowy dress in bold colors to catch the wind (bonus for Ankara prints!)
  
• Go early in the day to beat the crowds and the heat
  
• Hydrate and breathe deeply before your turn to fly
  
• Don’t rush the moment — let yourself feel it
• Capture it, but also live it
  

Why Every Black Woman Deserves This Experience

We deserve softness. We deserve adrenaline. We deserve breathtaking views and bold new memories. The Bali Swing and Birdcage gave us all of that and more.

It was a reminder that our joy is limitless. Our beauty is boundless. And our luxury travel experiences should be as elevated as we are.

Ready to rise? Bali is calling.

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