Discovering the Best Waterfalls in Bali
Bali is renowned for its pristine beaches, majestic hills, rich culture, luxurious resorts and fancy beach clubs, but it is also blessed with scores of breath-taking waterfalls that are scattered throughout the island. Many of them are easily accessible through a hike or trudge through forests, along trails and among wildlife. Here we invite you
Into The Blue : Bali’s Best Diving Spots
Bali has been a destination for divers since the early 70s, attracting people from all over the world. With a mesmerising underwater seascape that surrounds the island, – North, South, East, West – diving in Bali offers variety and exotic sea life. Here are the top 5 dive sites in and around Bali:- Nusa Penida Dive Sites An island off the shore of Bali’s south east coast, Nusa Penida has now made it onto every Bali visitor’s bucket list, known for its particularly ‘Instagramable’ landscapes, cliffs and beaches. Long
Green Camp Bali Reopens, Invites You to Enjoy the Great Outdoors!
The urge to reconnect with nature has grown stronger in recent months; time spent at home has had people yearning for the great outdoors. Now, if there’s one destination that knows nature, it’s Green Camp Bali. Found at the famous Green School, Bali, the one-of-a-kind bamboo school touted for its environmental-friendliness and innovation in education, Green
Bali Bucket List: Get Out the South!
While it’s still uncertain when Bali’s tourism will revert to normal, the ‘lockdown’ restrictions within the island have slightly been lifted, with residents of the island slowly but surely getting back on their feet and returning to a daily routine. And although many businesses are starting to reopen their doors to the public in this
Pura Gaduh Temple: Home of a Giant’s Head
Kept in one of the towers of Pura Gaduh in Blahbatuh is a statue of a giant, which legend says had parts chopped off as a peace offering to ease the tension between the temple’s priest and his congregation. Pura Gaduh, or known as Pura Kebo Iwa amongst the locals residing around the temple’s areas,
Food as Medicine : Cooking for Health in Ubud
Harnessing the healing benefits of vegan food, this cooking class will teach you how to cook healthy, delicious Indonesian dishes as you discover the wellness properties of local ingredients. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” says Hippocrates, the ‘Father of Medicine’. Changing what you eat at home can be one of
Skulls and Bones in Trunyan Village
In one of Bali’s most isolated corners, at the edge of Lake Batur, stands a village home to Bali’s ‘original’ people. Here, in Trunyan, skulls line the sides of the unique burial ground, where bodies and bones are left out in the open for all to see. Warning: article contains some photos of open graves.
Pura Tanah Lot Temple: Where the Giant Snake Dwells
One of Bali’s most visited temples has a remarkable legend, where a powerful priest battles a giant serpent. The revered Pura Tanah Lot is one of Bali’s most visited temples. Year-on-year, Tanah Lot welcomes hordes of people, be it masses of Balinese Hindu pilgrims making their annual visit and prayers here, or the many tourists
Capoeira for Kids
For parents looking for an activity that simultaneously provides children with both physical training and creative stimulation, capoeira might just be the solution. Parents usually want their kids to join extracurricular activities that either involve some being active or foster artistic thinking. While some kids have the opportunity to do several activities, others may not
Back to Bedugul : Bali’s Central Highlands
In Bedugul, Bali’s central highlands, it’s all about nature, where lake-side temples, strawberry farms and the cool mountain air invite you to enjoy a different side of the island. Often the tourist trail stops at Ubud. That’s as far ‘north’ as many main stream visitors will go, as part of the usual cycle of Seminyak,
Pura Petitenget Temple and the Haunted Chest
The name ‘Petitenget’ has now become synonymous with the glitz and glamour of the Seminyak lifestyle; with some of Bali’s best hotels, restaurants, beach clubs and bars lining both sides of Petitenget Road. Though popular today for its late-night haunts, before the bright lights and upbeat music the area was once known as being haunted.
Walks in Nature with the Kids
With so much happening to our beloved Earth at the moment, it’s more important than ever to introduce nature to the next generation – and to do so as early as possible. Breathing fresh air, feeling the different textures against their skin, be it leaves, sand, soil or even a soft breeze, introducing children to
Make Your Own Chocolate at Sorga Chocolates Bali
Chocolate has long been known as an aphrodisiac, so if biting into it sparks up passion, what about making it? There is no escaping the romance of Bali. Yes, love permeates through the island of the gods, be it in the wonders of nature, firing the glow of a candle at dinner, or by simply
