It's difficult to imagine any element of Balinese life without the presence of water in one form or another. The tropical climate, rice cultivation systems, and the use of water as a symbol in the religion 'Agama Tirta', all have formed the Balinese way of life. More...
A visit to the mountain village of Senaru on the foot of Mount Rinjani, unveils river valleys, rainforests, double waterfalls of legendary youth-enhancing properties, critters, and panoramic vistas of rice fields stretching boundlessly towards the sea. More...
SHOP AN ISLAND
Might as well have yourself a colorful holiday shopping experience this season. Go on a spree around the island to each of its characteristic areas, which can offer great bargains with the best selection of arts and crafts, textiles and common knick-knacks from the outbacks. More...
Sanur was definitely the yardstick by which the island's earlier art movement was measured against. Described as the Mecca of Bali's early tourism development, Sanur was the main attraction that a wave of international travelers helped make into the island's finest destination, especially during the 1920's and the following few decades. More...
"Knowing my love for warung food and my (now shamed) 'local' knowledge of special secret places, they called ahead and asked Ibu Eny to make dinner for us." More...
HEALTHY, HEARTY HOLIDAY
Alila Manggis is set upon the shores of a fishing village, yet boasts modern style. The centerpiece surrounding its lawn is a big swimming pool with sun beds and umbrellas for lazy poolside addicts. But on this special day we were completely void from that sort of stuff and were out and adventure bound. More...
PAMPERING OVER PETANU The Spa at Maya's treatment pavilions are connected to the existing treatment villas nestled on the southern height of the valley by a boardwalk constructed along Petanu River. More...
The chain of ceremonies that follow a cremation, the memukur — best translated as escorting one's soul to heaven — is actually a much more delicate and costly ritual than the grand cremation ceremony itself. More...
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