Baru di Bali

Explore The Unexplored

Driving around to the deep corners of the island on your own could at times lead you to pleasant surprises; especially if you get lost! Yes, we are totally aware that getting lost could be one of the most frustrating ideas. But on a holiday in this island, this could mean a closer encounter with everything that is ‘real Bali’ – not to mention that there are plenty of...

Christmas may come as a ‘quiet’ day here in Bali as a predominately Hindu island. However, tucked away on the Jembrana Regency side of the almost 20,000-hectare West Bali National Park, one could find a little Christmas surprise package.

Yes, the western Bali villages of Palasari and Blimbingsari are where to head if you feel like unwrapping your Christmas present in a traditional Balinese...

The Famous Cliff Edge Temple

Uluwatu is one of Bali’s most spectacular temples, especially with its position that sits high on a cliff top some 250 feet above the sea level. The temple is dedicated for the spirits of the sea and to protect the whole island from the evil coming from the southwest area. Aside from the temple, Uluwatu is also the home of hundreds of monkeys which can be...

Indira & Chloe

From : Singapore

The beaches. This is because we don't have many beaches in Singapore.

Tina & Ming

From : Taiwan

Any place in Kuta. Watching many people makes us feel so relaxed. Hehehe…don’t ask me why.

Chris

From : New Zealand

Bali’s beaches of course. What can be more chillin' than lying on the sand, under the sun.

Tanya & Gracia

From : Jakarta

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Divine Prophecy

While Klungkung actually bears an important part in history and culture of Bali, it is strange to learn that this place is far from the number of crowd one could always expect to see in Kuta and/or Ubud; especially because for around 200 years back in the 1300s Klungkung was the base of the ruler of the island. That means, this region is the home of many historical bits and...

If visiting Lovina and thereabouts is listed on your travel agenda, then you must make a stop at Banjar Hot Spring. The hot spring has several swimming pools with carved statues on the walls spewing out the hot water into the pools from overhead. The hot soak in the middle of nature was very refreshing especially after a long drive checking out places in this northern part of the island. A...

Racing for Love…and Coffee!

Balinese men’s infatuation towards sporting events involving fowl has gradually turned into a gentler kind. Although, unfortunately, cock fighting is still often practiced in villages across the island, the Balinese men of Griya Anyar (outskirt of South Denpasar) have left the so-called brutal excitement to something else ‘compassionately’ entertaining: pigeon...

Mama Sure Knows How to Cook

So you’re escaping the cold, European winter and find yourself in Bali around Christmas time. However pleasant this is, you might miss your mothers home cooking, cozy restaurants and hearty meals that you’re used to! If you do, MAMA’s german restaurant is the right place to visit this December. There are hundreds of different, typical German dishes and beverages...

Mama Sure Knows How to Cook

So you’re escaping the cold, European winter and find yourself in Bali around Christmas time. However pleasant this is, you might miss your mothers home cooking, cozy restaurants and hearty meals that you’re used to! If you do, MAMA’s german restaurant is the right place to visit this December. There are hundreds of different, typical German dishes and beverages...

Deadly Curves

The widespread tales that a keris (a traditional dagger) possesses magical powers that allow it to fly or move by itself inside a cupboard have fascinated many. It is, therefore, many owners of a keris with superstitious belief normally conduct particular rituals to wash or ‘bathe’ it during certain auspicious times such as the first month of the lunar year or full moon. The...