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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

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

Goa Gajah: An Ancient Cave of Wonder

In 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, Travel

Tirta Gangga Palace: Beautiful Water Garden in East Bali

On 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, Travel

Top 5 Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Bali

Bali has always been one of the top destinations for prewedding photos. It’s no surprise, as the island is blessed with an abundance of beautiful landscapes to use as backdrops for your photos. In this article, we’ll be going over some of the best prewedding photo locations in Bali. Lake Tamblingan Located in the Buleleng Regency, Lake Tamblingan is known ...

October 4, 2019 Activities, Tips, Travel