Shaanti Villa is located off the Oberoi Road, in Seminyak area that is well-known as vibrant and chic tourism area in Bali where you can find the
best restaurants, boutiques and sunset café in the island. …

Indonesia’s first open full marathon race in over 20 years is to be held in Bali on Sunday, April 22, 2012
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For Balinese, February this year, is the peak of festivity that starts at in January; Galungan, Balinese equivalent to Christmas is right on the 1st February, there is also Kuningan holiday ten days afterward. February …
This is the advice of the guide “Lonely Planet” we have struggled to book a guest room in this place quite exceptional. First, the view of Mount Agung is simply breathtaking … It is a …
Immerse yourself in the culture of Subak with a visit to the Subak with Art Festival, 14th – 28th January at the Subak Museum, Jl Gatot Subroto, Tabanan, Bali, tel/fax 0361 810315.
Subak with …
On Saturday, January 7, 2012, Balinese will Tumpek Wariga or Tumpek Uduh, a celebration to honor the plants especially those that are useful in Balinese everyday life. This celebration can be viewed as one of …
COMO Shambala this New Year offers a simple and interesting way to get a healthier living. COMO Shambhala’s Spa Retreats and Urban Escapes with its expert instructors take a practical, tailored approach that’s appropriate to …
Sanur Village Festival 2011, once again hosted the performance of Grup Gedebong Goyang or G3. The group comprises of four expatriate women : Rucina Ballinger, Kerry Pendergrast, Suzan Kohlik and Antonella De Santis, but only …
January is a festive season for Balinese. There are many holidays and ceremonies that will highlight the everyday life of the island on January since Galungan, the celebration of virtue’s victory over evil, Balinese version …
Finally extremely long holiday come. December is people’s favorite month since they can take long holiday with family to Bali. For extremely comfortable long holiday on December, Bali villa could be the best choice where …
As a Balinese I often attend friends’ Balinese wedding so more or less I know what to do and to expect at a wedding party. But for foreigners who are invited to a traditional Balinese …
When your Balinese friend gave birth to a baby, she with her husband will hold a ceremony after 42 days, 105 days, and 210 days from the day the baby was born. If you are …
The very first exhibition by Balinese artist was held in 1934 by Rudolf Bonnet and Walter Spies who truly cared about the development of Balinese artists whom they saw an immense amount …
“Why come to Bali for delicious Rendang?” It is a satire for those travelers who eat other dishes instead of trying Balinese cuisines in Bali. Ayam Betutu is a popular Balinese cuisine renowned for its …
We have landed in Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali. On behalf of all crew, I am captain for this flight would like to say thank you and have a nice holiday. After warm welcome from …
When you are riding motorbike from your hotel in Kuta to tourist destinations you will notice that the road is so crowded. Even you often moan because you need to struggle with the congested road. …
The best way to enjoy Bali is enjoying every ‘adventure’ which can be experienced on the road, on the beach, and in various occasion. After leaving your comfortable Bali villa, you will face exciting ‘adventures’ …
You may not believe that with only IDR 10.500 you can travel to both Kuta and Nusa Dua from Sanur or vice versa. But that is obviously possible. Since two months ago, Bus Trans Sarbagita …
Especially for Balinese and the victims’ family, bomb terror in 2002 recalls a bad memory of sad night when they lost their family. But for Umar Patek, the suspect of this terror, he must undergo …
Subak is without doubt a backbone of Balinese rice cultivation. Subak can refer to Balinese water management and irrigation system and also a socio-religious agricultural association. As explained in the article released by Australian National …
In the last decade, Indonesian Goiverment has made a great leap on visa regulation by applying visas regulation that is able to better accommodate the non-citizen who want to visit Indonesia. Basicly. the visa regulation …
Craving to get involved in Kuta Karnival which will be held on October 14-16 2011? Warm yourself up at Lake Batur, Bangli Regency. This idyllic lake will host Lake Batur Festival held on October 10-12th …
November 2011 is a rich month. There will be so many traditional ceremonies and festivals as well. Many Hindu traditional ceremonies will be held in the middle and the end of November while some musical …
Some annual international events are held in Bali on the month of October. Ubud Writers and Readers Festival as one of five biggest literary festivals in the world is back with various famous writers and …
Start from October 1st, you can enjoy direct international flights to Lombok Island. Indonesian and NTB government decided to open Lombok International Airport replacing the old Selaparang airport. Boeing 737 belonging to national carrier Garuda …
Discover the hillside beauty of Bali from a new luxury private villa complex nestled into the mountains overlooking Jimbaran Ocean. Cooler climes await visitors to this hidden gem known as The Beverly Hills Bali, a …
There are so many things that you would like to learn from how to master Balinese dance to carve the wood. Or you are craving to stand on the surf board but you still can’t …
When her younger sister died because of complication during the third pregnancy, Robin Lim was very shocked and sad. Knowing that maternal and infant mortality rate in Asia was so high finally made her took …
Balian or outsider call it medicine man exist in Bali which people trust in God and also modern scientific healing. Many people who are still lack of knowledge about the function and the role of …
Religious ceremony in Bali is an integral part of daily life and culture that gives distinctive characteristic to the life of Balinese. The ceremony in Balinese life is closely associated with the word …
The question above is often asked by Balinese Hindu little children and those who visit Bali for the first time and have heard about Lord Siva, Lord Wisnu, Lord Iswara, etc. This misunderstanding occurs since …
Religious ceremony in Bali is an integral part of daily life and culture that gives distinctive characteristic to the life of Balinese. The ceremony in Balinese life is closely associated with the word ‘grand’, and …
Her ‘penyiraman’(body-washing) will take place at Puri Bongkasa on the 12th of September(purnama) and her PELEBON (royal cremation) will be on the 22nd October.
Since last decade, Bali government together with local Balinese people started to be aware to prevent Bali from massive damages caused by any kinds of pollution. But it seems their efforts are not enough yet. …
Balinese Hindu community is divided based on the caste. And each caste has its own name order so that people will know in which caste a person belong to; Brahmana, Ksatria, Waisya, or the lowest …
Though he learnt how to sing by himself, he is obviously inherited his grandfather’s and ancestors’ talent. His grandfather was a great topeng dancer while other ancestors were the experts in playing Balinese gamelan. And …
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Ibu Kompiang died peacefully in her Sanur home yesterday, aged 79. She had been playing cards with friends in the morning and was gone(lebar) by lunchtime. If any lady deserved a …
At school, Balinese children are not only taught about Balinese language but also some traditional games. As the consequence, Balinese children start to learn how to socialize while playing traditional games in the nearby field …
Still remember Serongga Village in Gianyar which celebrated Ngusaba Dalem on August 13th ? If you don’t, reading this article (http://blog.baliwww.com/ritual-and-ceremony/30057) may help you to remind it. This village near Lebih Beach has unique stories …
Muslim community in around the world is celebrating Ramadhan. Here, in Bali they are also fasting in the midst of other religions communities. They even adopt Balinese Hinduism habits both in daily life and in …