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Ordering Drinks in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Jun 27, 2017
In case you haven’t noticed, we love talking about food here. We’ve learned some common Indonesian dishes, and also taken a closer look at some Indonesian dishes like gado-gado and nasi campur. With all that tasty food, you’re bound to get thirsty. This post is all about ordering drinks in Indonesian. In this short video…
Tirta Gangga Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jun 22, 2017
When traveling on Bali’s east coast in towns like Amed or Candidasa, you won’t want to miss the beautiful water palaces. Explore the Tirta Gangga water palace with us in this short video and start planning your trip!
Mudik (Homecoming) Posted by sasha on Jun 19, 2017
It’s that busy time of year again, as millions of Indonesians are leaving the big cities to return to their hometowns and villages to celebrate Lebaran – the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This tradition is known as Mudik or Pulang Kampung in Indonesian. Let’s learn more about Mudik and why it’s such an…
Tirta Gangga Water Palace Posted by sasha on Jun 14, 2017
Bali is famous for its stunning beaches and terraced rice paddies, but did you know that the island is also home to a few incredible water palaces? Skip the crowds in the southern beach towns in Ubud and escape to the island’s east coast to explore a few of these beautiful places. First up is…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Candidasa Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017
A short stay in Candidasa is a great escape from the crowded tourist centers of Bali. Located on the island’s east coast, this sleepy town is the perfect base for exploring rice fields, the Virgin Beach, a chocolate factory, and more. Take a short video tour of Candidasa and its beautiful surroundings in this episode…
Candidasa Posted by sasha on Jun 5, 2017
If you’re looking for a more relaxing holiday in Bali, the seaside town of Candidasa is a great place. It’s pronounced CHAHN-dee-dah-sah, so don’t go telling the locals you want to visit “Candy-dasa.” Although there is some delicious chocolate in the area. More on that later. By basing yourself here, you can explore traditional villages…
Kawah Ijen: Where the Fire Burns Blue Posted by sasha on May 24, 2017
Of all the adventures that await you in Indonesia, perhaps none is more spectacular than a visit to Kawah Ijen. Deep in this volcanic crater, in the middle of the night, you can see the famed blue fire. It’s not lava, but a result of the combustion of sulfuric gases. You’ll also see the sulfur miners…