Hinduism in Bali is world-away from the one in India. In Bali, the balance of the nature is one of the main principles in life. That explains why many Balinese traditions are heavily influenced with animism which emphasizes the respect to the nature and the […]
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A Fiery Afternoon at Uluwatu
A Hindu priest in white robe sits in the middle of a field, praying in front of a black thing (which looks like the Hindu version of menorah) which is then lit by a torch. His eyes are wide-shut but his mouth is not resting […]
Bali: Revisited
It was not until last October that I finally stepped on the world famous island of Bali for the first time. Since then, like many other people who have visited Bali, I have made a love affair with the island. However, unlike the first visit, […]
Unearthly Mount Bromo and Tengger Caldera
You might have seen volcanoes in many countries. You might also have reached the craters of some of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. But nothing compares to Tengger Caldera which was created by a massive eruption of an ancient giant volcano. What the […]
Catching Sunrise at Mount Penanjakan
My phone’s alarm rang at 3 am that day. Waking me up from uneasy sleep in a cold room. I went directly to the bathroom only to learn that the water was even colder than before. Not spending too much time near the cold water, […]
Cemoro Lawang: A Village in The Clouds
Rain drops start falling on the old green minibus that I take. While the noise from the old car’s engine breaks the silence. At the same time, fog surrounds me everywhere I look at. From afar, I can see clouds flying low on the hill. […]
The Approaching Excitement
For the past few weeks I was pretty much occupied with piles of work at office. The only thing that can get me out of stress is the thought that I’m traveling again very soon (fortunately a couple of months ago I made the right […]
The 26th Southeast Asian Games
I intended to write this post a week ago. But because of this and that I haven’t got the chance to write. But, better late than never, right? So, I just want to make a short post today about a sporting event which is being […]
The Majestic Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu is a region is southern part of the island of Bali which is situated on a dry and arid terrain covered with almost leafless tress. This is made possible due to the dry climate of this southern region of the island which is pretty […]
Karma Kandara and Nammos Beach
In my previous posts I have mentioned about beaches and fun places in Bali. Now, if you want to go to a beautiful beach which has fun, yet relaxing ambiance, I recommend you to go to Nammos beach at Karma Kandara resort. This place is […]
Fun, Fun, Fun in Bali!
Fun! That’s what most people look for when they have a vacation. Bali as Indonesia’s primary tourism destination offers endless possibilities of fun and entertainment for everyone. From typical beach games/amusements, such as slingshot, paragliding, banana boat, snorkeling, and many more, to more relaxing activities, […]
Bali’s Beach Getaways
When people hear the word Bali, I am pretty sure that they will most likely think of the beach. Well, indeed Bali has lots of kinds of beaches. You want a beach with white sand stretching impossibly long? Got it. Or you want a more […]
What an Amazing World! 