Published: February 8, 2010Posted in: General TravelTags: bali travel
Relaxing at Toya Devasya
Boring to stay in a hotel or a villa while on vacation in Bali? Or you just miss the old days when we were still very young and went camping with some close friends. Why not trying camping in Kintamani, right beside the Lake Batur? There is Toya Devasya, basically it is resort, but it also provides camping ground. You don’t need to worry about the cold weather or where to go if you want to the bathroom late at night because this is camping ground with hotel facilities. You will sleep in a tent with spring bed, thick blanket, the tent is an oval shape so water cannot come in and there are bathrooms in the location.
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Published: January 21, 2010Posted in: General TravelTags:
Kids Day at the Pool
Bali-based humanitarian swimmer Monte Monfore and Australian swim instructor Glenn Schapel teamed up for their second annual Kids Day at the Pool for physically and mentally challenged children. This year’s fun fest was hosted by Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali located in Kuta.
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Published: November 5, 2009Posted in: Food GuideTags:
Last night I went to have my dinner in Petitenget at Neno Restaurant. I’m not a vegetarian though, I’m just trying to eat more healthy. The restaurant is not so big, yet it’s cozy and homey. There is a water fountain next to the doorway, giving the sound of water running gently through the stone.
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Published: October 20, 2009Posted in: General TravelTags: strawberry stop bedugul
It was the first time I went to Strawberry Stop at Bedugul and I thought it was a resort. But I was wrong. Basically it is a farm and restaurant. I noticed there were some nice small houses, which at first, I thought they were some cottages. Then I asked one of the staff, she said that it is simply a private residence.
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Published: October 13, 2009Posted in: General TravelTags:
Galungan-greetings
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 14 of October ‘2009, Balinese will celebrate Galungan holiday and be ended with Kuningan on 24 of October ‘2009. Galungan is a celebration of “Dharma” (means virtue) is winning over “Adharma” (means evil). It is believed that during this holiday Gods visit the Earth and they will leave on Kuningan day. Galungan is occuring every 210 days based on Balinese cycle of days, so we have Galungan and Kuningan holiday twice a year.
Although Galungan falls on a Wednesday, most Balinese will begin their Galungan ‘holiday’ the day before.
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Published: October 5, 2009Posted in: General TravelTags:
A Girl on Bali beach
The island of Bali nestles among 17,500 other islands as part of the Indonesian archipelago. The beautiful island is split in 2 by a mountain range, including an active volcano, Mount Agung which is the highest point above sea level at 3,142 metres. Bali is a very popular holiday destination and despite the growth in tourism over the past decade, it has managed to retain its cultural charm. Temple ceremonies and arts festivals are colourful and flamboyant affairs. Bali enjoys a tropical monsoon climate, with the rainy season occurring between October and March. Temperatures fluctuate between 20 and 33C throughout the year, but the best time to visit is between June and September during the dry season when the humidity level is low and the evenings are cooler, making it a great time of day to enjoy outdoor activities.
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Published: September 11, 2009Posted in: General TravelTags:
Ketupat Decoration made from sponge
Eid or Idul Fitri is the biggest holiday celebrated in Indonesia, which is also called “Lebaran” or “Hari Raya”. For one month preceeding this holy moment, Moslems in Indonesia is mandatory to fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting does not include food only, but also means to fast from smoking cigarette and to control all desire of pleasure.
There is a big tradition in Indonesia on Lebaran, which is “mudik” or “pulang kampung”. People from across the nation will go home, be back to where they originally come from. This explains why suddenly the price of airline tickets raising high two weeks before and after Lebaran. All other types of transport will also be fully booked, such as bus, trains and sea vessel.
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Published: August 12, 2009Posted in: General TravelTags:
Music on Sanur Village Festival
The 4th Sanur Village Festival will be on today, Wednesday, August 12 ‘2009. The opening ceremony is scheduled on 17.00 – 22.00, but a series of events has been starting this morning at Mertasari Beach.
Bali is full of talented artists and this year they all gather up to fill the music scene in Mertasari Beach on the 4th Annual Sanur Village Festival. Have fun enjoying the Jazz Festival for the weekend. Come with friends and family to enjoy the international level jazz musicians’ performances. Among the celebrated names are Saharadja, Chika Asamoto, Tropical Transit, Balawan, Ito Kurdhi, Tohpati & Dewa Bujana, and Joe Rosenberg. Cultural and music show performs on the main stage starting from 18.00 onward.
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Published: August 3, 2009Posted in: General TravelTags:
Balinese Dancer
Any holiday should be a fun, relaxing experience, allowing a temporary escape from the stresses of home and work. Unfortunately, an anticipated stress-free break can easily turn into a stress-filled nightmare without proper planning. Effective planning, well ahead of time, will ensure the achievement of best prices with regard to flights and accommodation as well as making sure that holiday time is spent in the most effective manner. Every holidaymaker has a list of places that they would love to visit. However, realistic holiday budgeting is essential as no-one wants to spend their holiday worrying about paying the ensuing credit card bill. One on the most important decisions in planning ahead for a holiday is the payment method for flights and accommodation.
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Published: July 29, 2009Posted in: General TravelTags:
Sanur Village Festival 2009
The 4th Sanur Village Festival will be held on August 12-16 ‘2009. It is claimed to be bigger and better than ever with its theme, “Marine Life”. Most of the activities will be inspired from the marine life which reflects the very important element in Balinese life.
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