The Oberoi Bali
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Sat, 9/03/13 – 9:14 | One Comment

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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KLAPA New Kuta Beach
Wed, 17/08/11 – 6:21 | No Comment
KLAPA New Kuta Beach

KLAPA New Kuta Beach, nestled in the edge of New Kuta Beach (Long before known as Dreamland Beach), within the Pecatu Indah Resort complex is a retreat offering a full spectrum of services that provides …

Helmet Controversy
Tue, 16/08/11 – 10:31 | No Comment
Helmet Controversy

First time in Bali, you may feel that there is weirdness on the road. Why people have a strict obligation to wear helmet when riding in the meantime some ‘special’ people do not. My foreign …

Ngusaba Dalem: To Make A Better Place To Live
Tue, 9/08/11 – 7:48 | One Comment
Ngusaba Dalem: To Make A Better Place To Live

Some people who really care about the safety and comfort in using computer will upgrade, defrag, and clean it from viruses regularly. For Balinese, earth is just the same with a computer. For that reason, …

Penting : A resurrected string instrument
Mon, 8/08/11 – 17:38 | No Comment
Penting : A resurrected string instrument

Resurrection is the right word to describe a unique musical instrument called “penting”. Penting is Balinese traditional string instrument that is played by picking the string with a pick made of buffalo hide …

Pengerebongan – Ngurek
Fri, 5/08/11 – 12:34 | No Comment
Pengerebongan – Ngurek

Men from within the crowd begin to trance as a higher spirit invades their bodies. Some of the Men attempt to stab their chests with traditional daggers known as keris. Strangely enough no one is …

September Highlights
Wed, 3/08/11 – 11:35 | No Comment
September Highlights

Many Bali accommodations always publish cheaper rates in low season. And September is the month when you can get more by spending less. Bali keeps celebrating temple anniversaries and some traditional ceremonies just like Ngusaba …

The Biggest Bali Kite Festival Ever!
Tue, 2/08/11 – 6:35 | No Comment
The Biggest Bali Kite Festival Ever!

The 33rd Bali Kite Festival has ended on Sunday July 31st. But this phenomenal festival has left many things to remember. Bali Kite Festival this year is fabulously spectacular.

After flying a giant 3D baby-shaped kite …

Ter-Teran: Flame War
Fri, 29/07/11 – 6:54 | No Comment
Ter-Teran: Flame War

TRYING NOT TO GET HIT (FLAME WAR)
LOCATION; JASRI VILLAGE, KARANGASEM-Bali – INDONESIA
Ter-Teran is flame war tradition. Is only happening the day before SILENT DAY, and the Day After, once every two years.

The Spirit of Youth in Baleganjur Parade
Tue, 26/07/11 – 13:31 | No Comment
The Spirit of Youth in Baleganjur Parade

Pangrebongan, the sacred events held 10 days after Kuningan Day, makes people come not only to pray but also to be entertained. After all the sacred precessions including ngurek (http://blog.baliwww.com/guides/256) ended in the afternoon, the …

Rubbish Bank at Denpasar
Tue, 26/07/11 – 9:28 | No Comment
Rubbish Bank at Denpasar

For most of people, rubbish is something they don’t want to be involved with. But here in Bali, one person came up with a brilliant idea to change all that — the “Rubbish Bank.” Let’s …

Indiana Jones in Gunung Kawi
Mon, 25/07/11 – 19:19 | No Comment
Indiana Jones in Gunung Kawi

Gunung Kawi is another tourism attraction besides Goa Gajah which can fascinate travelers with its grandeur monument and history. Gunung Kawi is a complex of Candi (shrine) carved on the cliff face. The 9  Candi …

Gunung Kawi: A Historical Tourism
Fri, 22/07/11 – 17:48 | No Comment
Gunung Kawi: A Historical Tourism

Among the travelers, especially for those who are interested on antiquities, Gunung Kawi is an appealing tourist attraction. Gunung Kawi refers to a complex of 9 rock-cut candi (shrines) carved into the cliff face, located …

Ngusaba Bukakak, As If You Are Watching A Parade
Wed, 20/07/11 – 8:25 | Comments Off
Ngusaba Bukakak, As If You Are Watching A Parade

Still remember Sudaji village concealing wonderful waterfall? On last Sunday, this village was so festive. Women and men, young and old were involved in a celebration and ceremony named Ngusaba Bukakak. Ngusaba is the ceremony …

I Want to Ride My Bicycle; I Want To Ride My Bike…
Tue, 19/07/11 – 15:32 | No Comment
I Want to Ride My Bicycle; I Want To Ride My Bike…

Since last year, Balinese people have been infected by a virus which is caused by the understanding of CO’s bad effects produced by motorized vehicles. This virus is not harmful but makes people healthier. Yes, …

Oleg Tambulilingan: Ni Gusti Ayu Raka and I Komang Urip Tribuana
Tue, 19/07/11 – 13:38 | No Comment
Oleg Tambulilingan: Ni Gusti Ayu Raka and I Komang Urip Tribuana

Oleg Tambulilingan: Ni Gusti Ayu Raka and I Komang Urip Tribuana

Candra Metu: Jero Puspawati
Tue, 19/07/11 – 13:36 | No Comment
Candra Metu: Jero Puspawati

Ni  Jero Puspawati was once the dance queen of the Balinese stage. For more than 50 years, Jero Puspawati has shown her outstanding dancing skills, incomparable in her time. Now, she is already 72 years …

Discover The Uniqueness of Bayung Gede (2)
Mon, 18/07/11 – 21:33 | No Comment
Discover The Uniqueness of Bayung Gede (2)

Bayung Gede is the mother of Balinese ancient villages concealing many unique things. For those exceptionally different customs, this village located in Bangli regency is never missed by visitors who have insatiable hunger for Balinese …

Discover The Ancient Uniqueness of Bayung Gede (I)
Tue, 12/07/11 – 9:17 | No Comment
Discover The Ancient Uniqueness of Bayung Gede (I)

As a matter of fact, Bangli is the home of many villages which still hold ancient Balinese culture (Bali Aga). Panglipuran village is one of them concealing very ancient but exotic architectures. Bonyoh and Sekardadi …

Latest Indonesian Visa On Arrival Update
Mon, 11/07/11 – 7:47 | No Comment
Latest Indonesian Visa On Arrival Update

The latest update on Visa On Arrival is the ratification on the clausal : “Visitors staying for 7 days in Indonesia are obliged to pay for US$ 10 /per person”. Formerly this clausal apply on …

Seniman Tua Performance ” Palawakya Dance ” – Ni Luh Menek
Sun, 10/07/11 – 6:49 | No Comment
Seniman Tua Performance  ” Palawakya Dance ” –  Ni Luh Menek

Ni Luh Menek was born in Jagaraga, North Bali in 1939. She achieved extraordinary fame as a kebyar dancer, primarily through her interpretations of Taruna Jaya, learned directly from its two creators, Pan Wandres and …

Bali Dolphin Serangan
Thu, 7/07/11 – 7:48 | No Comment
Bali Dolphin Serangan

Truely the best experience ever. We had a group of 7 which was slpit up so we got to spend as much time as possible with the dolphins and it was just AMAZING. I got …

A Tale From North: Pedawa Village
Wed, 6/07/11 – 8:07 | No Comment
A Tale From North: Pedawa Village

Buleleng, the northernmost area of Bali conceals an old Balinese village in which culture and arts are different from today’s Balinese village. The community has their own traditional costumes and a special dialect. Due to …

TRANSITORY: Rio Helmi
Tue, 5/07/11 – 7:13 | No Comment
TRANSITORY: Rio Helmi

TRANSITORY An Exhibition of Printed and Painted Images.   July 1 until August 1, 2011 at  Komaneka Fine Art Gallery – Ubud.

TRANSITORY is something of retrospective of my personal work on Balinese spiritual and …

August Highlights
Fri, 1/07/11 – 17:37 | No Comment
August Highlights

Summer has not ended yet. You still have a lot of time to enjoy the warm weather on the warm island. Bali during this month offers so many things to see and enjoy from traditional …

Danu Lounge at Lake View Hotel
Fri, 1/07/11 – 3:40 | No Comment
Danu Lounge at Lake View Hotel

Come check out the new restaurant in Kintamani! We specialize in fusion wold cuisine, using the best available fresh locally grown ingredients.
A relaxed venue for all-day breakfast, tea and coffee service, snack, light meals and …

Potato Head Beach Club Bali
Thu, 30/06/11 – 13:10 | No Comment
Potato Head Beach Club Bali

Huge WOW factor as you enter the arena of the Potato Head Beach Club. The walls are lined with old shutters of various colours and sizes which gives the place a surreal feeling.
There are different …

Indonesia Horticultura Festival 2011
Thu, 30/06/11 – 6:25 | No Comment
Indonesia Horticultura Festival 2011

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All luxurious Bali Villas in villas-bali.com have been filtered in order to provide you the best Bali Private Villa in experiencing …

Grup Gedebong Goyang 2011
Tue, 28/06/11 – 12:36 | No Comment
Grup Gedebong Goyang 2011

Grup Gedebong Goyang have revived after a three-year hiatus.
Rucina Ballinger, Suzan Kohlik, Antonella de Santis and Alex Ryan
with the Satya Hati Band will be joining the Kita Art Community on:

Nandurin Karang Awak: Cultivate the Land Within
Tue, 28/06/11 – 7:04 | No Comment
Nandurin Karang Awak: Cultivate the Land Within

In addition to being about literature, words and the ideas they convey, the Festival is about connection and this year’s theme Cultivating the Land Within gives writers and readers, presenters and our …

Spread the Entrepreneurial Spirit with Creative Industry
Mon, 27/06/11 – 17:53 | No Comment
Spread the Entrepreneurial Spirit with Creative Industry

The biggest today’s issue in Indonesia is the government stimulates entrepreneurial skills of each person to support the economy in the future. Many people accept it as a good way to empower Indonesian people who …

Bali Clean and Green Multi-Stakeholder Networking for Solution Forum
Sun, 26/06/11 – 8:49 | No Comment
Bali Clean and Green Multi-Stakeholder Networking for Solution Forum

Waste is a serious problem for Bali, which mainly relies on the tourism sector. Under the headline “Holidays in Hell: Bali’s Ongoing Woes” (1 April 2011), Time magazine depicted Bali as a resort island overwhelmed …

Red Sweet Wine From Red Sweet Potato
Sat, 25/06/11 – 10:02 | No Comment
Red Sweet Wine From Red Sweet Potato

Grape is not only thing that can be raw material in the wine making process, as a matter of fact. In Bali, which areas are blessed with tropical fruits, the community supervised by the environmental …

Ulun Danu Beratan
Tue, 21/06/11 – 17:56 | No Comment
Ulun Danu Beratan

On the third day, right after breakfast, your Bali Round Trip will take you to the North Bali through a memorable scenic drive passing lush rice terraces and verdant jungle. The first …

Rai Bangsawan: Left Comfort Zone To be an Organic Farmer
Tue, 21/06/11 – 6:59 | No Comment
Rai Bangsawan: Left Comfort Zone To be an Organic Farmer

His deep condolence toward the agricultural condition in Bali provoked him to prove that Bali can fulfill a big demand of agricultural products without a need to import. This young man’s desire to improve and …

July Highlights
Fri, 17/06/11 – 18:14 | No Comment
July Highlights

Quintilis was the former name of July. Then the name was changed by August to honor Julius Caesar. July in most countries in the northern hemisphere is the warmest weather. Summer usually begins in the …

Gebug Ende (Blood for Rain)
Mon, 13/06/11 – 5:02 | One Comment
Gebug Ende (Blood for Rain)

The village of Seraya, the home of Gebug Ende dance is situated on the eastern tip of Bali (Karangasem regency). This eastern tip is known as the driest area in Bali and the scarcity of …

Nirwana Bali Golf Course
Sat, 11/06/11 – 7:12 | No Comment
Nirwana Bali Golf Course

Nirwana Bali Golf Club is a visual masterpiece of dramatic ocean views and lush Balinese landscapes. Designed by Greg Norman, the golf course offers a spectacular challenge and a unique world-class experience for golfers of …

The Beautiful Belandingan Village
Fri, 10/06/11 – 5:06 | One Comment
The Beautiful Belandingan Village

Perched on the east slope of mount Batur, Belandingan is a remote village, which is quite difficult to reach since the road to this village is bumpy. However, Belandingan worth every bit of your effort …