Many of the beautiful crafts in Bali are some form of carving (wood, bone, stone), which the island is famous for. After 4 trips to Bali, we decided to build a home there. The home …
The penjor is a tall bamboo pole (7 meters high) whose drooping top is symbolic of the holy mountain (Mt. Agung) and all the wonderful daily things the mountain supplies to the Balinese people. This …
Being in the tropics, mean replenishing your fluids and minerals that you have sweated out. Hydrating yourself with some kind of oral electrolyte (Pedialyte, or Pocari Sweat) is a must. But the most healthful is …
We decided to have the local village artists recreate the quintessential Balinese elements into our new house. Our Balinese partner calls these elements “Bali Style”, and since he is also our landlord for the land …
Our 15 Are (about 1/3 acre) of land, and building site lies behind the owners older compound, in the middle of 24 coconut trees. So we had to build a 200 foot long (60 meter) …
Both Spain and Bali have rich cultures, a colorful history, and are popular with international tourists. But the imagery is quite different given one is a tropical island in SE Asia, the other a Southern …
Most of the traditional Gamelans were always staffed by men. Not any more ! The Puri Saraswati has access to a women’s group and a children’s group. For our 40th Anniversary, we had the music …
Smoked duck is a delicacy of Bali, but since the Chef at Seraya Shores Villas did not have a smoker he had to improvise. [The Chef also felt sad for the duck and would not …
After searching the web for a “Bali Style” Wedding, I was disappointed that all the hotels only offered you a standard “White dress and Tuxedo” service. We wanted something more “Bali Style”, and something that …
We had always heard about Trance Dances, but had not encountered one. We asked at Taman Sari hotel if any ceremonies were taking place near Permuteran. Luckily there was a trance dance, on the occasion …
Up the mountain, out of Ubud towards Bedugul, we climbed into the cool misty valleys of the lakes region ( about 1.5 hours driving time). The climate here allows the growing of strawberries and cut …
We stayed at the Seraya shores and loved it ( very romantic).( Lady owner is Amanda , now managing Allila UBUD and Allila Candi …) Tell her Sue and Don Bennett recommend your site ( …
