Just want to give a gentle reminders, Nyepi is a Balinese “Day of Silence” that commemorated every Isakawarsa (Saka new year) according to Bali’s calendar (in 2011, it will be on March 5th). It is a day of silence, fasting, and meditation. The day following Nyepi is also celebrated as New year Gudi Padva in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in India.
Observed from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning, Nyepi is a day reserved for self-reflection and …

Ogoh-ogoh are statues built for the Ngrupuk parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi day in Bali, Indonesia. Ogoh-ogoh normally have form of mythological beings, mostly demons. As with many creative endeavours based on Balinese Hinduism, the creation of Ogoh-ogoh represents spiritual aims inspired by Hindu philosophy.
The main purpose of the making of Ogoh-ogoh is the purification of the natural environment of any spiritual pollutants emitted from the activities of living beings (especially humans). The forms of Ogoh-ogoh represent the Bhuta-Kala …

Banjar Hot Springs is a nature hot wellspring from the ground and it is believed can heal the disease. Its water is accommodated at one small swimming pool encircled by unique rural nature, its situation close to the Wihara (Buda Temple). Banjar Hot  Water is located in Banjar Countryside, Banjar sub district and Singaraja Regency. It is about 1,5 Km from Banjar or 24 Km from Singaraja Town. To reach the Hot Water location in Banjar, we can use the motor vehicle through …

Trunyan is another ancient village inhabited by people who call themselves the “Bali Aga” or old Bali who live in ways that are vastly different from other Balinese. The Bali Aga’s temple in …

Tirtagangga is a royal water garden belonging to the royal family of Karangasem. It is located in Ababi village, approximately 83km from Denpasar or 6km north of Amlapura, the capital of Karangasem regency.
Tirta Gangga water palace, a lovely maze of pools and fountains surround by a lush garden and stone carvings and statues. The one hectare complex was built in 1946 by the late King of Karangsem but was destroyed almost entirely by the …

Sesuai dengan motto kami “Putting Education and Your Carreer First”
yang berarti “belajar untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan yang utama” sehingga lulusannya berani bersaing di dunia perhotelan dan kapal pesiar.
Pusat Pelatihan Hotel dan Kapal Pesiar berawal dari pelatihan tiga bulan yang mana kami telah banyak membantu untuk mendidik mereka hingga lulusan saat ini sudah bekerja di kapal pesiarvterbesar didunia dan masih banyak lagi yang akan berangkat di tahun ini.
Kami telah memiliki komitmen untuk mengangkat putera – puteri bali terutama angkatan yang menggeluti dunia hospitaliti dan kapal pesiar kedalam kancah persaingan internasional. Sehingga putera …

First stop is Beratan Lake. The temple is known Ulun Danu Temple, Ulun means heart, Danu means lake. This Temple is dedicated to the Goddes of The lake. The lake supply water to the rice field. The Temple is founded by King of Mengwi on 17th century. The visitor can go around the lake with the boat provided. Entrance ticket Rp.10,000/person.
Second stop are Buyan Lake, Tamblingan Lake and Munduk Village.  We are going to Buyan Lake to see colony of monkey in the forest by …

There is a great beach in Bali, at Nusa Dua, as good as any beach in Thai or elsewhere. Its called Pantai Mengiat, and it fronts the Grand Hyatt, Ayodya, and St Regis Hotels, and hosts the beach club for the Amanusa.
The beach is protected by an offshore reef, which prevents waves from breaking on the beach, thus keep the water calm and easily swimmable. Surfers ride boats out to the reef to surf.
The beach can be accessed easily, without staying in the hotels. …

Bali Theatre is the island’s premier indoor theatrical complex built to international standards in stage settings, state-of-art lighting and sound systems, luxurious seating, spacious lounge and other modern facilities. It is located in the heart of Bali Safari Marine Park along the newly developed seaside highway, Jalan Ida Bagus Mantra, on Bali south-eastern coastline of Gianyar.
The theatre brings a whole new experience to theatrical art performances by accommodating a combination of traditional and contemporary dance, modern puppetry, and live animal parades. All this …

Ubud Village Bali is an ideal place to walk around, especially if you check out the small streets and alleys on the side of every road. They lead you to amazing places such as rice fields, river valleys, temples and Balinese living court yards.
Ubud Bali has three big main roads which are all one way-streets. So you will definitely drive …

Bali has so many traditional market which provide us some of daily needed such as food, offering equipment and also the others. So lets we check it out and lets take our ability at “metawahan”….

Pasar Seni Sukawati dan Guwang Gianyar
Sukawati and Guwang Art Markets in Gianyar are always the first shopping destinations for art collectors that hunt for typical Bali’s souvenirs at low prices. Within minute drive from Sukawati, Guwang …

Holidays In bali on a new recreational place at Denpasar city – Kertalangu Cultural Village – is being developed in Kesiman Kertalangu, Padang Galak, East Denpasar, by hundreds of local farmers under the coordination of the village head. Strategically located on Jl. Raya Bypass Ngurah Rai, about five kilometers from downtown Denpasar, the Balinese, especially those in Denpasar and Gianyar, can easily reach the location by car, motorcycle or bicycle. On the side of the thoroughfare will be a shop selling ornamental plants and earthenware and not far …

Hide Away
No trip to Bali is complete without experiencing the hillside tranquility of Ubud. Fresh off winning the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Magazine award as the World’s Best City, the small hill-side town is now abuzz with tourism and renewed popularity. However, there are still spots to relax and unwind. Head to Dirty Duck Cafe (Warung Bebek Bengil) for a tasty serving of crispy, deep fried duck with mouth-watering sambal on the side. Various trekking and cycling tours are also available for you to take through the maze of never-ending …

Nembrala disebut-sebut sebagai Kuta-nya Pulau Rote, yang memiliki hamparan pasir putih sejauh mata memandang, ke timur maupun ke barat, bahkan di perkampungan yang ditumbuhi nyiur, pasir putih terus menghampar.
Pengunjung pasti akan dibuat berdecak kagum. Sepanjang pantai kini juga telah terbangun hotel dan restoran, yang kebanyakan di didatangi wisatawan mancanegara dan hanya sedikit wisatawan domestik.
Rombongan DPRD NTT juga singgah di pasir putih di Nembrala itu. Mereka menyaksikan sejumlah turis asing yang tengah asyik berselancar. Tak jauh dari pantai sebuah kapal pesiar tengah lego …

Affordable luxury accommodation in North Bali, All the private villas and public spaces are hidden away between the lush vegetation. A visitor’s first impression of the nature resort will be that of arriving in a coffee plantation surrounded by jungle
Designed by award winning Bali architect, Popo Danes, the villas and suites at Munduk Moding Plantation marry key features of Balinese architecture with a modernist tradition, adapted to the environment of this hill station.
In 2010 just four villas and two suites are available rendering a stay at Munduk Moding Plantation …