Get Creative: Arts & Crafts for Kids in Bali
With a careful stroke of their brush or the precise clasp of a pair of scissors, their fine motor skills slowly but surely improve and their patience is exercised. Fostering creativity helps children to develop their ability in articulating their imaginations and moods. When kids play with paints, mixing one colour with another, and find
Cultural Appreciation : Teaching Kids Balinese Culture
Culture plays an important role in how children make sense of the world around them. Children’s connection to their culture develops through their experiences. As adults, we should help them connect with their cultural identity by supplying warm and secure emotional connections. This helps the young minds build a positive cultural identity for themselves, as
Discovering the Treasures of Gianyar Regency
Gianyar is characterised by its terraced rice fields, dense forests, and dramatic, rolling landscapes. Nature really stands out in this region, and so do the region’s villages of naturally talented artists and craftsmen. Coming through Jalan Tohpati to Gianyar, you’ll drive through Batubulan, the region’s village that is home to the island stone carvers. This
The Best Adventure Activities in Bali for Kids
The natural environments can create perfect adventure playgrounds for children. Experiencing these playgrounds will not only thrill the younger travellers but also offers a fresh perspective to what their parents do for leisure. Be it camping under the stars, learning bush tracking or brave some river rafting, this kind of adventure releases the pressures and
Bali Safari Park : Animal Night Watch
Where should you take the kids this evening? While there are many entertaining evening activities for adults, there are few that cater a parents’ need of entertaining and keeping their kids busy after sunset. Bali Safari Park, situated on Bypass Ida Bagus Mantra – Ketewel, is one of the few that offers amazing evening experience
Riding The Waves of Bali
The combination of consistent water temperature, weather and sea swells throughout the year makes surfers from all over the world consider Bali as the holy spot of surfing. Since the 70’s, after Bali was discovered by trailblazing surfers, surfing has gained popularity with bigger reach each year and grown into an institution. It is easy
Living in Harmony
Welcome to Bali where Mother Nature continues to breathe her blessings from the caldera of the active Mount Agung. The threat of disruption from volcanic ash (and of course there is a possibility of actual danger to aircraft if they are not 100% careful) caused great havoc with the tourism industry early in the year
Touring Tabanan: Lakes, Rice Fields and Botanical Gardens
The green belt of Bali, Tabanan is just the place to go if you long for tranquility and relaxation – and if you would like to experience Bali in its own special and traditional nature. This beautifully landscaped regency is divided into a series of environments. The lowlands are covered with rice fields, while the
Can You Make It Through Totem Room Escape’s Adventures?
You are suddenly locked in a strange room and have no idea how you got there. There is a countdown clock and it starts ticking. You notice a camera in the corner of the room and realise you are being watched. The room is filled with seemingly impossible puzzles to solve and manipulating objects. You
Meet the Elephant Man, Nigel Mason , Founder of Mason Elephant Park
NOW! Bali’s Alistair Speirs sat down with Nigel Mason, founder of Mason Adventures, and discussed the role of Mason Elephant Park in education and conservation of the endangered Sumatran Elephants. One on One with Nigel Mason Hi Nigel, it’s been a while since I last spoke to you, can you tell me what’s new with
“Package Tours” and the Growing Threat of Bali’s Waste
There was a time when we all went on package tours. They were great! You got the hotel, airline tickets, meals, tours, museums and visits all “packaged” together for less than you could buy the airline tickets for. It was amazing value, and many people still use these travel agent created holidays to this day.
Sail Away: Bali Cruises To Indulge Out on the Open Sea
As travellers, we are always looking for a holiday that provides something more. More fun, more activity more entertainment, more food and more than one destination to explore! Bali is without a doubt one island that offers “more”, so much so that not only does it offer experiences on the island, it also does off the island!
A Perfect Sunrise: Chasing Dolphins in Bali
What does beach time look like for kids? Drawing in the sand, building sand castles and playing in the water. Escaping from Bali’s busy southern hub, the north coast holds another highlight of the island. This is Lovina, and the area offers an experience beyond just building sand castles, seeing the famous dolphins in Bali.
