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? Here are 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 ...
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 ...
November 1, 2019 Animals, Nature, TravelWhen 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, TravelFor 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, TravelBali 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, TravelBali 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
