Awesome Facts About Zebras
Zebras belong to the horse family but unlike most horse species, they have never been domesticated. They can be considered as true wild horses, much like the Przewalski's horses in central Asia. The most distinguishable feature of zebras is none other than their black and white stripes. When they migrate across the savannah in masses, you will be dazzled by ...
January 3, 2020 Accommodation, Activities, Animals, Nature, Tips, Travel Must-Visit Cultural Destinations in Gianyar
Experiencing other cultures while traveling is a rewarding activity. Bali’s rich cultural heritage is one of many reasons people come to the island in the first place. If you’re coming for a cultural tour, here are some of the destinations you should visit. Seafood and coconut water at Pantai Lebih Pantai Lebih is a great pick for food because it’s ...
December 27, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Culture, Nature, Tips, Travel Best Way to Spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Gianyar
When it’s peak season, holidaying in Bali is twice the fun. If you’re exploring the Gianyar region in eastern Bali, you’re in luck! There are so many things to do in Gianyar to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Here we list a few tips on how to spend the season in this underrated holiday destination. Have yourself a hearty meal ...
December 20, 2019 Activities, Tips, Travel Places to Buy Artistic Souvenirs Around Gianyar
Souvenirs make great gifts for families and friends back home. But in some places, souvenir prices are ridiculously high. We list a few places around Gianyar where you can get more for less – don’t let high prices prevent you from buying gifts! Sukawati Art Market In places like Kuta and Legian, shopkeepers have to pay ridiculously high rent, which ...
December 13, 2019 Activities, Culture, Tips, Travel 5 Awesome Little-Known Facts About Elephants
You know the elephant as the largest, most lovable land mammal that ever walked the plains of Africa. But how much do you know about them? 5 awesome facts about the Elephantidae, the modern elephant family 1. Asian and African elephants are very distant cousins How can you tell whether an elephant is an Asian elephant or an African elephant? ...
December 6, 2019 Activities, Animals, Nature, Tips, Travel Desa Penglipuran: The World’s Most Neat Traditional Village
Authenticity is an ancient value kept alive by the people of Bali. The populace has a reputation in the world for paying special attention to preserving traditional philosophies and ways of life in the face of modernization and global tourism. Desa adat (cultural villages) are distinct villages, characterized by houses that strictly adhere to traditional architecture, and the inhabitants usually ...
November 29, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Bali Style, Nature, Travel Mepantigan: A Balinese Martial Art
Mepantigan, meaning “to throw” in Balinese, is a unique form of martial arts in which the main objective is not self-defense, but rather to act as a medium to educate people about nature, empathy, and discipline. It takes place in muddy rice fields that sprawl across the Ubud agricultural landscape. Sometimes the tradition is carried out on a soft sandy ...
November 22, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Bali Style, Nature, Travel Tirta Empul Temple, Where Your Spiritual Journey Begins
When you visit the magnificent island of Bali, are you planning to do something different – more than just frolicking on the sand under tropical skies? Perhaps you want to go beyond the rustic island life, or even get away from the crazy nightlife scene? If so, a spiritual journey to the Tirta Empul Temple may be just what you’re ...
October 25, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Nature, Travel Why Bali Is the Best Place to Visit for Nature Lovers
For someone who loves nature, Bali is one of the best places in the world to go. Its nickname as the island of the Gods serves it well because the landscape in Bali is truly breathtaking. There are plenty of places to choose from, especially for nature lovers. Below, we’ll go over some things you can do in Bali as ...
October 18, 2019 Activities, Culture, Nature, Travel Annual Festival of Traditional Kites Bali
Bali is one of those places that will have you immersed in its arts and culture as soon as you arrive on the island. In fact, you are immediately greeted by the iconic Balinese gates when you arrive at the airport, along with traditional music playing in the background. One art form in particular that will surely amaze you is ...
October 11, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Travel