Pura Kahyangan Jagat: Nine Temples of Auspicious Locations
Here on the island, there are nine temples known as the Pura Kahyangan Jagat. Meaning the ‘palaces of the gods’, the temples of Kahyangan Jagat are spread across nine cardinal directions (eight wind directions with another being in the centre), aimed to foresee any evil attack from any direction, and repel it. There’s something special
Bali’s Craftsmen Villages
Bali is rich in cultural diversity and to visit one of the traditional villages on the island is to get an up-close look into the wonders and deeply-rooted cultures of the Balinese people, their lifestyle and history. From music and carving to sculpting and painting, culture flourishes in the many traditional villages across Bali. Art
Exercise Your Mind With These Creative Activities in Bali
Staying in tune with the brain is as essential as keeping our physical needs in check. Even as a relaxing holiday destination, Bali has activities on offer to challenge your intellect and heighten your creativity. Here are a number of ways you can keep the brain active and stimulated on the island. Escaping a maze
The Rise of Martial Arts in Bali
The word ‘martial’ derives from the name Mars, the Roman God of War. The category of sport is designed for one purpose: physically defeating opponents and defending against threats. Each type of martial art possesses its own unique characteristics and styles. With the rising popularity of UFC, all martial arts have seen a huge increase
Fun & Active Experiences You Have to Try in Bali
Not everyone relishes the joys of hardcore athletic training. If this sounds like you, there are plenty of other ways to work up a good sweat whilst making the main focus on “fun”. From rafting down the Ayung River to swinging like Tarzan on the hills of Bedugul, you’ll learn that even sightseeing around this
Going Off-Road : Quad Bikes and Tubing
Ever wanted to feel like Lara Croft or Indiana Jones? Adventuring through many landscapes and terrains, going off the beaten track, cascading down rivers? Well, Bali’s great outdoors offer many experiences for adventure. Bali Quad Discovery Tours offers a variety of ways for you to venture through Bali’s wild terrain, including quad biking, buggy rides
Candidasa : The Otherside of Paradise
Bali’s east coast is still a surprise for lots of visitors who never explore the island. This coastal resort that dates back to Bali’s early tourist days has a laid back atmosphere that is missing in the busy south. Long languorous beaches, a divine hinterland and scintillating surprises, tucked away where you would least expect
The Best Gyms in Bali : Fitness Centres Around the Island
Bali is synonymous with healthy living – with surfing, yoga, healthy eating coming together to create a lifestyle centre of wellness. Of course, everyone has their own type of exercise they enjoy and many like to keep it simple with a session at the gym! There are many amazing gyms in Bali and here we share the
Design for Living
I was privileged to be part of a recent seminar on the circular economy which was headed by a Danish architect who talked about how we should design all of our buildings, infrastructure and all of our facilities so deliberately for the purpose for which they are intended so that they actually work! Seems obvious
Shake and Stir: Bali Cocktail Classes You’ll Love
Behind every cocktail, there’s a set of hands and finesse orchestrating the final libation. If you ever find yourself sipping on a classic negroni unknowing of what goes inside the tumbler, shake up your tropical plans with these cocktail making classes and wine programmes to refine your social skills and become the life of the
Diving Tank-Free with Bali Marine Walk
Here in Bali, you can witness the dynamic spectacle of underwater life without a heavy oxygen tank on your back. That’s right, you won’t need to attend a diving school nor get dressed in all your scuba gear – sea walking requires nothing but a waterproof helmet. Bali Marine Walk is exactly as it sounds,
Getting Muddy with Mepantigan, Bali’s Own Sport
Back in 2008, Putu Witsen, a former Taekwondo athlete, developed a unique style of martial art combining Balinese tradition and culture with Taekwondo techniques, he called it Mepantigan. Being a Balinese raised in Jakarta, there was a space between him and the Balinese culture and tradition. His move back to the island was purely career-driven,
Pura Sada Kapal : A Javanaese Mystery in Bali
Pura Sada Kapal is perhaps the only temple In Bali that boasts its own, unique architectural style. It features a mixture of mainly Javanese blended with just a little bit of Balinese temple design. Each and every temple in Bali is physically striking in its own respective way. And this one, Pura SadaKapal, built by
