Baru di Bali

Being profusely magical, it is painless for the gifted island of Bali to permeate arty senses into the veins of its people. With the countless art performances, shops and galleries displaying the works of Balinese people, it is hard to deny the aphorism saying that the Balinese people are born artists – even Balinese children below the age of five already know how to dance gracefully. Yet,...

Travelers have always been fascinated with the customs and mysticism of Bali, a land of volcanoes, sacred temples, nature reserves, and a huge population of monkeys. The island’s deeply spiritual Hindu people with their long standing ceremonies demonstrate that ancient values are still sustained and highly respected even in the midst of tourism boom. Of course, all of these glorious practices...

It is quite common for many travelers to get an upset stomach due to a change in diet. In Bali, the cause is probably due to overindulging the unique and typical street food on the island, where one can find many delicious fares that have original taste. Of course, you will know when you have the disorder: you feel like both ends are running, occasional heartburn and a taste of bile in the...

The provincial government of Bali has made an initial decision to develop a public transportation system for Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan (Sabargita), scheduled to begin operations in November 2010. The mass-transportation system will emulate the bus-way system now in operation in Jakarta in an effort to reduce traffic jams by providing affordable transportation options to the people...

A rare opportunity to view Bali as it was in the 1930s is available to residents and visitors to Jakarta and Bali via a traveling exhibition of vintage photographs taken by Horace Bristol The exhibition gathered from images preserved by the estate of Horace Bristol is comprised of pictures taken by the esteemed photographer in 1939 and published as LIFE's first international story in 1940....

Following our four consecutive successful celebrations, we are proud to announce the return of Sanur Village Festival set for August 4 – 8, 2010 taking place at Segara Ayu beach and Inna Grand Bali Beach Sanur.

“Saha Nuhur” is preferred for this year’s theme of the festival that literally means “the passion to visit a certain place” and later become the name of “Sanur”. With its popularity we...

LITTLE INDIA IN MULTICULTURAL SEMINYAK

Those of us who enjoy Indian food know that the fares served up in Queen’s Tandoor are some of the best. Of course, words have been spreading about how the Queen’s Tandoor is no ordinary Indian restaurant – especially since it’s been in the island for six years now. The interior is tastefully decorated, with lots of wood and open space, and there's some...

The longer one stays on the island, the more one is impressed by the many exquisite sights and the scores of talented and charming people one encounters. Yes, it has been widely known that the Balinese people with their genuinely smiling faces are warm and friendly and that they will go out of their way to make you feel comfortable.

When you ask anyone who has visited Bali, "What's the best...

BALI INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (BIWA) & MOTHERCARE

Bali International Women’s Association (BIWA) is a non-religious, non-political and non-profit organization devoted primarily to the welfare of women and children in Bali. Members include Indonesians as well as expatriates representing 28 countries. It is a forum for exchanging ideas, fostering friendship and understanding between...

Motherhood offers thousands of ways for expectant women to be themselves: sexy, sporty and poised. Yep, the days of dowdy and frumpy maternity wear are long gone because today is the era when hordes of hip moms-to-be are celebrating motherhood by wearing trendy clothes that enhance the beauty in them. 

Anyway, if you’re like the majority of women, you’ll notice that by the middle of your...