Category: Tourist Guide

Galungan – Welcoming the Spirits Home

Galungan is a Balinese holiday, a celebration to honor Ida Sang Hyang Widi, the creator of the universe and the spirits of the honored ancestors. Balinese Hindus perform rituals that are meant to welcome and entertain these returning spirits. Families offer sacrifices of food and flowers at the local temples to the spirits, expressing gratitude and hopes for protection.... [ Read More → ]

Surfing with baby sea turtles

This afternoon we surfed in the front of Kuta Discovery Mall. For the family from Switzerland and their two kids this surf lesson turned out to be a very special one. While surfing and being busy catching waves a baby sea turtle decided to join us. The Bali Sea Turtle Society had a turtle released... Read more »... [ Read More → ]

How to get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan?

Nusa Lembongan is famous for its surfing, snorkeling and sunsets. The perfect place to put your feet up and relax for a few days. Sanur on the south coast of Bali is the main gateway to Nusa Lembongan. So regardless of where you are actually staying at, you will have to wade onto a boat at... Read more »... [ Read More → ]

Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegenungan waterfall is located at the sacred river of Petanu River in the Tegenungan Village, halfway between Ubud and Bali’s capital Denpasar. The falls are conveniently located and considered the closest natural attraction you can reach within only 30 minutes from Ubud and 1 hour from Canggu area. For Nature Lovers who happen to explore... Read more »... [ Read More → ]

Rice Farming – and the most beautiful rice fields in Bali

Rice, to the Balinese, is more than just an important food source, it is an integral part of the Balinese culture. The mild climate, the local mountain lakes and the fertility of the soil make the island ideal for rice production. At the beginning of planting time, after the water buffalloes walk the rice fields... Rea... [ Read More → ]