Keramas Beach is considered to be one of the top three beaches in Gianyar. It is slowly gaining popularity ever since the Bypass has been completed, giving better access to the relatively untouched east coast. Being on the east side of the island, the locals of Keramas beach enjoy the brilliant sunrise that illuminates the tall wave crests in the ...
February 14, 2020 Activities, Bali Culture, Nature, Tips, TravelWatching the sunset never gets old. Yes, the sun will rise and set every day, but you will never get bored of watching the sun go down beneath the horizon or the misty mountains, to greet the night sky. Here we recommend 5 Instagrammable spots where you can appreciate the sinking of our orange star, and the lovely colors it ...
January 24, 2020 Accommodation, Activities, Nature, Tips, TravelZebras 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, TravelExperiencing 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, TravelYou 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, TravelAuthenticity 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, TravelMepantigan, 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, TravelIn a rocky forest of Tampaksiring, Gianyar, a Dutch archeologist discovered an ancient ruin that predates the era of the Balinese Kingdoms. These ruins were unlike any other. Usually, what survives across time are grand ancient memorials and temples. But what was discovered back in 1923 was a cave, Goa Gajah - a lonely, reclusive meditation cave that is guarded ...
November 15, 2019 Bali Culture, Nature, Tips, TravelOn the gentle steps of the volcanic Mt. Agung in eastern Bali, a royal palace was built. Unlike other Rajas (kings) in Bali, the late Raja Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem (1887-1966) did not build a comparatively grand residency. He focused his attention instead on his lavish 1.2 acres of pools, fountains, fish ponds and water features that sprawl across ...
November 8, 2019 Bali Culture, Nature, Tips, TravelThe rhinoceros is one of the Big Five of Africa. We’re sure you’re very familiar with rhinos. They are huge herbivores with one or two sharp horns on their heads and thick grey skin. We love these animals because even though they look aggressive and dangerous, they have an interesting side, and we get to learn more and more about ...
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