Villa Shaanti
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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. …

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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 …

The BII Maybank Bali Marathon 2012
Saturday, 11 Feb, 2012 – 15:47 | 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

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 | No 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. …

Villa Hanani right on Jimbaran Beach
Friday, 28 Oct, 2011 – 4:27 | No Comment
Villa Hanani right on Jimbaran Beach

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Absolutely stunning villa right on Jimbaran beach. Quietly elegant, discreet …. Main villa has a great pool with a raised pavilion. This is where we laze the morning away after a brisk …

The Real Bali Adventures
Wednesday, 26 Oct, 2011 – 6:33 | No Comment
The Real Bali Adventures

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’ …

Tips To Visit Nusa Dua and Kuta With only IDR 10.500
Friday, 21 Oct, 2011 – 13:42 | No Comment
Tips To Visit Nusa Dua and Kuta With only IDR 10.500

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 …

Bali Bombing 1 To Be Reconstructed
Thursday, 20 Oct, 2011 – 13:47 | No Comment
Bali Bombing 1 To Be Reconstructed

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 …

Understand Subak More at Museum Subak
Wednesday, 12 Oct, 2011 – 11:00 | No Comment
Understand Subak More at Museum Subak

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 …

Indonesian Visa
Wednesday, 12 Oct, 2011 – 10:34 | No Comment
Indonesian Visa

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 …

Puri Sunia Resort Ubud
Saturday, 8 Oct, 2011 – 7:17 | No Comment
Puri Sunia Resort Ubud

Puri Sunia is nestled in its own secluded place surrounded by the natural of environment.  It’s only 10 minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of Ubud.

Puri Sunia is a home of wellness and positive …

Lake Batur Festival
Thursday, 6 Oct, 2011 – 19:54 | No Comment
Lake Batur Festival

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 Highlights
Thursday, 6 Oct, 2011 – 10:47 | No Comment
November Highlights

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 …

October Highlights
Thursday, 6 Oct, 2011 – 8:20 | No Comment
October Highlights

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 …

Finally Lombok Has An International Airport
Monday, 3 Oct, 2011 – 18:09 | No Comment
Finally Lombok Has An International Airport

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 …

The Beverly Hills Bali
Sunday, 2 Oct, 2011 – 7:17 | No Comment
The Beverly Hills Bali

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 …

Buddha Garden Villas
Saturday, 1 Oct, 2011 – 17:23 | No Comment
Buddha Garden Villas

Each unit of Buddha Garden Villas has its own exclusive Canggu Club Membership allowing all guests of Buddha Garden Villa complimentary entrance and access to the club and all it’s facilities. The private villa experience …

Complex of 6 villas for rent, Bali island
Saturday, 1 Oct, 2011 – 17:10 | No Comment
Complex of 6 villas for rent, Bali island

If you are looking for a Bali villa rentals for vacation with family or friends, away from the noisy city, feel the real Balinese culture or surfing at one of the best spots …

Top Ten Courses In Bali
Thursday, 29 Sep, 2011 – 16:52 | No Comment
Top Ten Courses In Bali

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 …

Robin Lim: A Finalist Top Ten CNN Heroes
Monday, 26 Sep, 2011 – 19:37 | No Comment
Robin Lim: A Finalist Top Ten CNN Heroes

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: Medicine Man
Monday, 26 Sep, 2011 – 18:37 | No Comment
Balian: Medicine Man

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 …

Pengotan Village, Bangli
Thursday, 22 Sep, 2011 – 16:07 | No Comment
Pengotan Village, Bangli

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 …

Why Do Hindus Have Many Gods?
Thursday, 22 Sep, 2011 – 16:02 | 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 …

Pengotan Mass Wedding : Egalite and Fraternite in a Ceremony
Tuesday, 20 Sep, 2011 – 7:31 | One Comment
Pengotan Mass Wedding : Egalite and Fraternite in a Ceremony

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 …