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.
Pura Puncak Luhur Sari: The Temple of Love
William Shakespeare has his Romeo and Juliet, and Bali has its similar tragic love story. Sitting on the top of the hill in Kalianget village, North Bali, is the gravesite of Jayaprana and Layon Sari, the island’s ‘Romeo’ and his beloved ‘Juliet’. Pura Puncak Luhur Sari, or popularly known as Pura Jayaprana, is a landmark
Diving Around the Island: Bali Manta Rays and Mola Mola
You can find Bali Manta Rays as well as the Mola Mola Sun Fish if you dive off the coast of Nusa Penida island , there are specific dive spots to go to to see them of course. Whilst many venture inland in search of waterfalls and temples, or sunbathe on the beach or ride
Pura Candidasa Temple: Ten Children and a Happy Goddess
The name Candi Dasa derives from the words cili dasa, meaning “ten children”. This temple, Pura Candi Dasa, is believed to be the source of fertility and abundance. And when it rains, the magic will grow even stronger. As the most popular area along the coast of East Bali, Candi Dasa provides a quiet seaside
The Magic of Bali: A Real Bali Traffic Jam
The traffic stops, you look around, there’s nothing in sight, just a line of cars and motorbikes stretching into the distance. The line grows longer, the engines get turned off and people start getting out of their cars for a cigarette, a stretch and a chat. No-one seems very upset. You walk forward to find
