Baru di Bali

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...

Its looks are making Bali even a livelier island; its smells are so thick filling the air that a stranger to this island could easily be intrigued. Many tourists and the non Balinese Hindu residents understand (in connection with the ancient belief) that banten is offered to please the gods. Yet, not many of these people know that banten is a lot more than just an instrument to make the gods...

Explore the magical world below the surface and descend to Bali’s world famous, spectacular dive sites!

Bali’s warm tropical waters with their spectacular visibility that allows exploration of the abundant varieties of fish, corals and marine life are certainly what a scuba diver can be dreaming of. The greatest features of scuba diving in Bali are the rich and varied sites - deep drop-offs and...

Sometimes it’s tough being a tourist in Bali, especially when you just want to chill on the beach and spend some cash without having to worry about being ripped-off. Bargaining can be a fun but time-consuming exercise. So, as opposed to you loosing your patience or even skipping the beach altogether, we would like to help you splurge your rupiahs in a smart yet enjoyable and stress-free way....

Along with the Hindu religion, the Indian influences in Balinese dances are also significant. Balinese strong identity adapts these various influences with native religion of animism and folklore traditions, creating an expression distinctively flavored by Balinese ethnicity. Some of the dances are intended to appease the gods and goddesses, with the hope that they will bless the village....

Going for a holiday is fun, but getting sunburned or over-heated isn’t. It would be such a waste to just stay in your hotel/villa during your vacation in the currently super hot Bali. Don’t worry, we have listed ten ways for you to still be able to have fun without getting sunburned. Here it goes…

1. You can Still Enjoy the Sun

   The best time of the day to catch some sun is between 8am and...

Bali is an island where freedom of expression is appreciated. However, this doesn’t mean that everyone is allowed to act wild and out of control. Rules are still applied, although some of them are there to be broken. Some small violations are still acceptable while there are others that can’t be tolerated. We’ve listed ten guidelines that you might need to know to stay out of trouble.

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In every village in Bali, there are several temples and at least one small temple in each home. Therefore, you can always say that there are more temples than homes in Bali. Although many temples are quiet and uninhabited, they are transformed into colorful, active and ornately decorated places of worship when there is a festival. Offerings would be made, while performances of traditional...

Blessed with Earthly riches scattered within around 140 million hectares of rainforest, Indonesia’s cultural, social and economical lives are deeply rooted in nature. Traditional herbal medicines derived from leaves, fruits, roots, seeds, flowers or tree barks have been widely used since ancient times. At present, one could easily buy these herbs in the modernly packed forms of jamu (powder,...

Museums in Bali enable everyone to explore inspiring collections of fine arts, learning the rich heritage of the island’s history and enjoying the colorful culture diversity. These museums are the institutions that collect, safeguard and make accessible artifacts and specimens for the society to benefit from. Listed below are ten museums spread all around Bali that are worth a visit.