Tirta Empul: Bali’s Hidden Heritage
Locked way in the vicinity of Tampaksiring, Tirta Empul is one of a series of ancient and holy temples that draws the crowds every day of the year. The name, which means “holy water spring”, is bestowed on this source of holy water, which feeds a series pools and fish ponds. A group of temples
Bali’s Green Carpets: The Best Rice Fields on The Island
Rice fields are common in the landscapes of Bali, where agriculture has been an integral part in the life of the Balinese people for thousands of years. The image of nature and people living together in harmony can be found here. A scenery that can’t be made up. Beautiful when the sun reflects in the
9 Amazing Ways To Explore Bali’s Great Outdoors
What can you do in Bali to connect to nature, de-stress, and get some fresh air? Lots! From exploring the jungles to tubing down a hidden canyon, you’ll learn that there’s more to the beautiful nature of Bali than just simple sightseeing. CYCLING UBUD This is the kind of adventure that takes you to some
The Magical, Mysterious Danau Tamblingan
For a lake that is so far away and so remote, the misty and mystical Danau Tamblingan gets mighty crowded at sunrise. One of the holy trinity of lakes lying by Bedugul, her quiet beauty attracts hordes of people who come to take advantage of her remoteness and natural charm which is at its best
Temples by the Sea
The coastlines of Bali are home to many of the island’s ancient Hindu temples. With grandeur architecture and captivating ocean backdrops, quite a number of these temples are some of the most photographed objects due to their exquisite designs, luring visitors to the island to come and pay a visit to complete their Bali travel
Bali’s Expat Beauty Warriors
Despite architectural hacks filling in every vacant lot — and a few not so vacant ones (green belts, for example) — with cheesy modernist schtick, it is to the work of a handful of die-hard traditionalists and classicists that the Balinese design world looks. Bali has a reputation as the cutting edge of tropical hotel
An Evolving Culture
One of the things that makes Balinese culture so sustainable is its flexibility and adaptability. It is not a rigid culture, intent Ghormenghast style, on preserving rituals in stone at all costs, but allows change to permeate and move forward. This is reflected in Balinese dance, dress and architecture which I can see and (to some
Hovering Over the Island
Many visitors have climbed to the top of Mount Batur to see the expansive vistas of its surrounding caldera, or walked along the towering headlands of the south to Uluwatu Temple. However, there aren’t many that can say they have witnessed these two key destinations from the sky! With Bali Adventure Sky Tours, this all
Limo Leisure
Touring Bali, if you are uninformed and unlucky, can be tiring and uninspiring; crammed into a small car visiting the same tourist sites that everyone seems to go to. No one wants that when they’re on holiday. Enter VW Limo, a tour experience that offers the perfect balance of both luxury and real, insightful sightseeing.
Before and After… Us
Do you have a personal goal? Or if you own or influence a company or organisation, a corporate goal? Grundfos the Norwegian (but Global) Pump manufacturer has one: “To deliver the world to the next generation in a better state than we inherited it” Pretty simple isn’t it? And you honestly know the consequences of
Staying Sustainable in Bali
Sustainability is one of the buzz words in business these days and it certainly should be . It’s closely linked to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but not quite the same . CSR can be exercised by engaging with third parties who benefit from your company’s assistance (for example Ikea’s great program to put septic tanks
Tirta Gangga and The Palaces of East Bali
Karangasem in East Bali was once a powerful kingdom with captivating landscapes, fascinating history, boisterous traditional markets, and grand palaces. Today, a visit to the regency allows travellers to step back in time as they wander through the beautiful, manicured gardens of Karangasem water palaces. If the walls at these Bali palaces could talk, they
Set Sail and Escape
Ever dreamt of sailing ashore onto your own private island paradise? Go beyond the usual tourist hotspots to find amazing sites of natural beauty, colourful coral reefs and an escape from modern life along the coast of a truly undeveloped island. Aristocat Castaway Cruise will take you on an incredible journey to relax and escape
