Baru di Bali

Chinese New Year has just passed and now it’s time for the Balinese Hindu to take turn in welcoming the Saka (lunar) New Year that will fall this coming March 16th. The unique thing about the Balinese Saka New Year, which is known as Nyepi, is that the whole island will turn into a total silent for 24 straight hours. Practices that involve pleasure, traffic, fire (lights) and work are...

Give your body a break and a kick start with traditional treatments in a lush tropical garden of Amoaras Spa.

The newly opened Seminyak Square attracts more and more people that are seeking to fulfill their shopping need. Luckily, this shopping center also functions as a gateway to a gem that is located right in the back corner of Seminyak Square. It is an oasis of peace and serenity, a place...

1. What is your organization and what does it do?

   Bali Animal Welfare Association is dedicated to the health and welfare of all animals in Bali.

   We run 5 programs:

   • A free 24/7 ambulance for un-owned animals, responding to roadside accidents, sick animals, abandoned dogs and cats, etc.
   • A free clinic (24/7) for un-owned animals and for poor Balinese that can't afford treatment for their...

Let's Do It The Rough Way

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, famous surf breaks and the majestic thousand-year-old temples. The diverse and sophisticated art forms, combined with the thickness of Hinduism values are...

This getaway is certainly good news for those lazy enough to trek, yet eager to breathe the fresh air and the scenery off the busy main road. It is a natural pathway surrounded by shadows of the trees overlooking a temple with the sound of a running river on the background. This place is called Campuhan Ridge and it is located in Ubud.

Campuhan Ridge is an easy hike and a great spot if you...

The name might breathe traditionalism, but Café Bali is all about the finest touch of an international food establishment. Of course, finding its home in the chic Oberoi, Café Bali knows exactly how to play a stylish role in serving Seminyak’s food enthusiasts. The atmosphere is fresh and peaceful in the morning, very busy during lunch time and glowingly vibrant at night.

Building...

…free of charge!

New Year brings good news for the Balinese, as starting 1 January 2010 Bali Mandara Free Health Care Scheme is put on practice. This means, every Balinese who is need of medical care or hospitalization will be treated without having to pay for anything. All that it takes to get the free-of-charge services is a Balinese ID card (KTP). This scheme is applied for Balinese people...

Nusa Penida is Happy

The long-lasting dry season late last year has left five villages in Nusa Penida with failed crops, thus resulting food shortages. The crops have been negatively impacted by a prolonged drought and pestilence, creating additional suffering for the island dwellers where 47.83% of the total populations already live below the official poverty line. The current rainy season...

Get your claws out because February 14th, 2010 heralds the beginning of the year of the tiger in Chinese astrology. The tiger sign symbolizes courage, independence, passion and power. Predictions for this year show that 2010 will bring economic recovery and financial success, but will also produce international conflicts and general disharmony. However, make sure to put no harm with the claws...

Although the use of alang alang as a traditional roofing system has been applied for hundreds of years in several areas of Indonesia, the neatest and strongest form is found in Bali. The blades of alang alang thatching are constructed from Imperata cylindrica (known as elephant grass) that grows best in harsh conditions and poor ground with some of the strongest examples found at the edge of...