Baru di Bali

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...

After soaking up the Bali sun and satisfying your thirst for adventure by exploring the island, then it's time to go back home to take on the world again. But wait, what about souvenirs for your loved ones? Your journey to Bali won't be complete without traditional homemade souvenirs, right? Of course, the best place to buy everything homemade is the traditional market. Even if you don’t...

Hearing the name might make you fantasize about being in a temple full of mad buffalos with puffs of air coming out of their noses. We don’t mean to disappoint you, but not a single buffalo will be seen in and around the temple compound. The name itself, Temple of Mad Buffalo, is a loose translation of a temple (Pura) whose name is taken after the name of one of the most legendary ancient...

GUARDIAN OF THE BALINESE TRADITIONS

It’s not a secret that the sensuous Balinese women bewitch a lot of men. Their sexuality remains firmly anchored in Balinese life, expressed in popular folktales, arts, mythologies and mystical rites. Yet, not many know that, behind their glorious outer looks, the Balinese women experience a rather not pretty story in carrying out their duties as a woman...

A BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU BLACK BELT

It’s not a doubt that Niko Han is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts in Asia, if not in the world. His long list of international achievements states it clear that this German-Indonesian guy is not someone you want to mess up with, especially since he masters the best, most efficient grappling techniques.

Finding his home in Bali after years of...

Rewarded as one of the most visited holiday destinations in the world, Bali is home of countless irresistible charms that radiate through its smoking volcanoes, stepped rice fields, remote beaches, towering cliffs and the majestic thousand-year-old temples. Of course, to enjoy the real beauty of Bali you need to go off the beaten path, away from the center of the island’s tourist hustle and...

As if Bali has not had enough parties yet, another big happening is currently taking place in Denpasar’s Arts Center, giving residents in the area a loud wake up call with an annual event held: the Bali Arts Festival 2010. Starting from June 12 up to July 10, this 32nd Bali Arts Festival acted as a way of introducing Balinese artistic traditions and culture.  

Carrying the theme of “Sudarmala”...

Bali’s rich cultural heritage and deeply spiritual Hindu population are some of the reasons that make the island an enchanting place to visit; the Balinese colorful events such as temple festivals and even cremation ceremonies are always packed by locals and tourists alike. Some of you reading this story might’ve also attended or witnessed with own eyes one of the many enchanting ceremonies...