The Oberoi Bali
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The Oberoi Kuta Bali is located 15 minutes drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. All The Oberoi Bali’s Lanai are designed with traditional thatched roofs, in clusters of four around a tranquil central park …

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Makepung Lampit
Thursday, 25 Apr, 2013 – 9:18 | No Comment
Makepung Lampit

Location : Yeh Peh, Jembrana, Bali
Makepung Lampit began in activities ‘ngelampit’, ie dig out rice field in wet conditions after hoeing with buffalo (nenggala).
In order to banish boredom some people try a small race with …

May Event : The Biennial Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally
Monday, 22 Apr, 2013 – 12:58 | No Comment
May Event : The Biennial Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally

On May 2013, Bali will welcome The biennial Wonderful Indonesia Fremantle to Bali Race and Rally. The theme for this year’s race is Fair Breezes, Warm Friendship with the event not only being a major …

Melis
Saturday, 9 Mar, 2013 – 9:21 | No Comment
Melis

Every religion or culture all over the world has its own way to define and celebrate their New Year. The same thing also occurs in Bali, however the Balinese commence this occasion with a 24 …

Komune Resort & Beach Club Bali
Saturday, 29 Dec, 2012 – 9:15 | No Comment
Komune Resort & Beach Club Bali

Komune Resort & Beach Club Bali located in-front of Keramas is the latest entertainment and resort hub for surfers and travelers who seek the beach lifestyle.
Enjoy a amazing place fronting world-class surf breaks, exotic design, …

Why Do Hindus Have Many Gods?
Tuesday, 25 Dec, 2012 – 4:02 | No Comment
Why Do Hindus Have Many Gods?

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 …

Sativa Sanur Cottages – Special Offer
Thursday, 8 Nov, 2012 – 16:39 | No Comment
Sativa Sanur Cottages – Special Offer

In a legendary tourism area, Sanur, Sativa Sanur Cottages occupies the idyllic beachfront area providing the travelers splendid sunrise every morning. Sativa Sanur Cottages is a village of enchantment, which will seduce every traveler with …

Rejang Asak at Manis Kuningan Day
Friday, 31 Aug, 2012 – 8:54 | One Comment
Rejang Asak at Manis Kuningan Day

If you want to see hundreds of girls dance around the villages in their best attire then you have to visit the village of Asak in Karangasem Regency on Manis Kuningan Day. Once every …

Jatiluwih
Tuesday, 14 Aug, 2012 – 6:13 | 5 Comments
Jatiluwih

Listed as a World Heritage Site, Jatiluwih is the place where you can find magnificent view of rice field terraces, organic farming with Balinese traditional method and 300 hectares of rice fields. Jatiluwih is located …

Villa Amrita
Monday, 23 Jul, 2012 – 11:53 | No Comment
Villa Amrita

Villa Amrita is located in the outskirt of Ubud just a 10-minute scenic drive through terraced rice paddies, spectacular views of the Batur volcano, and lush tropical rainforest from the center of Ubud where you …

L Hotel, Seminyak, Bali
Friday, 29 Jun, 2012 – 11:54 | No Comment
L Hotel, Seminyak, Bali

A STAR IS BORN

L Hotel and Resort SEMINYAK, BALI

Architecturally structured by Popo Danes ,Quinessentially designed by Meriem Hall , Lushly landscaped by Dewa Kusuma

L Hotels & Resorts, the first Quintessential home grown …

Banyupinaruh Holiday
Sunday, 17 Jun, 2012 – 6:30 | One Comment
Banyupinaruh Holiday

On Sunday, 17 June 2012, Balinese celebrate Banyupinaruh holiday. This holiday is celebrated every 210 days, every six months in Balinese Pawukon Calendar and every seven-month on Gregorian calendar. Banyupinaruh is a holiday in which …

Villa Nusa at Nusa Lembongan Island
Saturday, 16 Jun, 2012 – 11:42 | No Comment
Villa Nusa at Nusa Lembongan Island

Villa Nusa offers stylish, versatile, private accommodation in a beautiful secluded setting, with outstanding views of the island, the ocean and Bali’s most sacred mountain, Mount Agung. Nestled among the trees on Lembongan Hill the …

Villa Karang Kembar 3
Saturday, 9 Jun, 2012 – 17:25 | No Comment
Villa Karang Kembar 3

Selamat Datang (Welcome) to luxury private villa jimbaran - Villa Karang Kembar 3. This is a home with a view that you will never forget. A home to where you will always look forward to returning. …

Warm Greeting From The Tusita Hotel………your home in Bali
Saturday, 2 Jun, 2012 – 10:32 | No Comment
Warm Greeting From The Tusita Hotel………your home in Bali

The tusita, a thematic hotel, where all the art & wisdom of life harmonically merged with representative rooms facility & stunning designs. The tusita, a lovely place where we refresh our mind, …

Sapta Petala Hotel – Airport Hotel
Wednesday, 30 May, 2012 – 23:11 | No Comment
Sapta Petala Hotel – Airport Hotel

If you travel on a budget and want to stay in strategic area with easy access to the airport, interesting places, various entertainment, shopping and dining facilities in Kuta and Nusa Dua area then Sapta …

May Highlights
Thursday, 26 Apr, 2012 – 17:21 | No Comment
May Highlights

3rd  May 2012
VERTICAL HORIZON TOUR 2012 Hard Rock Cafe Bali will house VERTICAL HORIZON TOUR 2012 on May 3, 2012. Vertical Horizon is an American alternative rock band formed at Georgetown University …

The BII Maybank Bali Marathon 2012
Saturday, 21 Apr, 2012 – 3:47 | No Comment
The BII Maybank Bali Marathon 2012

Indonesia’s  first open full marathon race in over 20 years is to be held in Bali on Sunday, April 22, 2012

Addressing the Needs of Emerging Indonesian Backpackers
Saturday, 7 Apr, 2012 – 10:55 | No Comment
Addressing the Needs of Emerging Indonesian Backpackers

In the last five years, the numbers of Indonesian backpackers who travel the archipelago has increased steadily. More and more Indonesian travels in backpacker style to the exotic regions of Indonesia and other interesting …

Dajuma Weddings
Thursday, 5 Apr, 2012 – 14:09 | No Comment
Dajuma Weddings

Authenticity, serenity, harmony and spirituality: beyond all doubt, Puri Dajuma is the place for weddings.
Far from the crowd, every place in Dajuma enjoys the magnificent view of the Medewi cape and the ocean, enhanced at sunset.

April 2012 Highlights
Tuesday, 20 Mar, 2012 – 7:18 | No Comment
April 2012 Highlights

April 1, 2012
The last day of The 5th Annual Balispirit Festival (28 March – 1 April 2012) The BaliSpirit Festival is a spiritually charged event that celebrates yoga, dance and music …

Melasti in Various Regions
Tuesday, 20 Mar, 2012 – 4:49 | No Comment
Melasti in Various Regions

Nyepi (Silent Day) is always preceded by some rituals and celebrations. Those rituals are : Pangrupukan (one day before Silent day) and Melasti or Makiis (several days before Silent day).  Hindu-Balinese community who lives outside …

Satriya Cottage:Great little hideaway in Kuta
Sunday, 11 Mar, 2012 – 7:56 | No Comment
Satriya Cottage:Great little hideaway in Kuta

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Reviewed January 20, 2012
We stayed at the Satriya in January 2012 for 8 nights. We had a great time. The food from the restaurant was very nice and plentiful. Breakfast was ordinary but still ok. …

March 2012 Highlight
Wednesday, 22 Feb, 2012 – 12:30 | No Comment
March 2012 Highlight

March will be another month of festivity in Bali with the keywords are wellness, yoga, silence and parade. There are Nyepi or Silence day, The 5th Annual Balispirit Festival, Bali International SPA & Wellness Expo …

Villa Kishi Kishi
Saturday, 11 Feb, 2012 – 15:54 | No Comment
Villa Kishi Kishi

Villa Kishi-Kishi is definitely an epitome of peace and serenity. Set amidst the rice fields and coconut grove, in a secluded property halfway between the artisan village of Ubud and the quite peaceful area of …

February Highlights
Friday, 27 Jan, 2012 – 11:11 | Comments Off
February Highlights

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 …

Sidemen, Karangasem
Saturday, 14 Jan, 2012 – 14:39 | No Comment
Sidemen, Karangasem

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 …

Immersed in Subak Culture
Tuesday, 10 Jan, 2012 – 11:04 | No Comment
Immersed in Subak Culture

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 …

Balinese “Green traditions”
Thursday, 5 Jan, 2012 – 16:39 | One Comment
Balinese “Green traditions”

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 …

Villa Shaanti
Saturday, 24 Dec, 2011 – 12:19 | No Comment
Villa Shaanti

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. …

New Year Healthy Program with COMO Shambala
Thursday, 15 Dec, 2011 – 11:31 | No Comment
New Year Healthy Program with COMO Shambala

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 …

January Highlights
Tuesday, 6 Dec, 2011 – 10:04 | No Comment
January Highlights

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 …

December Highlights
Sunday, 4 Dec, 2011 – 3:52 | No Comment
December Highlights

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 …

Balinese Wedding
Wednesday, 30 Nov, 2011 – 13:04 | No Comment
Balinese Wedding

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 …

Balinese Baby’s Anniversary
Monday, 28 Nov, 2011 – 14:42 | No Comment
Balinese Baby’s Anniversary

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 …

Ubud Young Artists Exhibition
Thursday, 24 Nov, 2011 – 16:44 | No Comment
Ubud Young Artists Exhibition

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 …

Ayam Betutu, At Least Once in Your Life Time
Wednesday, 16 Nov, 2011 – 7:20 | No Comment
Ayam Betutu, At Least Once in Your Life Time

“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 …

W RETREAT & SPA BALI – SEMINYAK
Monday, 7 Nov, 2011 – 7:27 | No Comment
W RETREAT & SPA BALI – SEMINYAK

WHO WE ARE
Imagine. A magical beachside retreat in one of Bali’s most opulent playgrounds, lush tropics and seductive seas. Believe. Welcome to
W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak, where the everyday is an urban myth. Surrender to …

Villa Kresna
Thursday, 3 Nov, 2011 – 11:27 | No Comment
Villa Kresna

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We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights and it was a fantastic stay. We stayed in the Frangipani room which a bit cheaper than some of the other options but it is still a …

Welcome To Ngurah Rai International Airport
Wednesday, 2 Nov, 2011 – 5:06 | No Comment
Welcome To Ngurah Rai International Airport

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 …

Underpass To Be Constructed To Parse Congestion in Southern Part of Bali
Saturday, 29 Oct, 2011 – 5:07 | No Comment
Underpass To Be Constructed To Parse Congestion in Southern Part of Bali

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. …