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Hari Raya Nyepi Posted by sasha on Mar 12, 2018
Hari Raya Nyepi is the Balinese New Year, which is also known as the Day of Silence. This is because the entire island shuts down for a day of meditation, prayer, and reflection. There are lots of ceremonies in the lead-up to Nyepi, including the exciting ogoh-ogoh parades. Nyepi is on a different day every…
Sidemen – A Peaceful Place in Bali Posted by sasha on Mar 7, 2018
If you get sick of the crowds in places like Seminyak and Ubud, you may want to escape to a quiet Balinese village. Sidemen is just the place to go. It’s pronounced see-da-men (not side-men), and it’s peaceful place in Bali. Here’s a brief introduction to the village with a few travel tips for your…
100 Most Common Indonesian Words (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Feb 27, 2018
It’s not always easy picking up a foreign language. Thankfully, Indonesian is actually a relatively easy language to learn. That’s just one of the many reasons why you should learn Indonesian. A good idea for beginners is to focus on picking up some of the most commonly used words. We’re here to help as we…
100 Most Common Indonesian Words (Part One) Posted by sasha on Feb 22, 2018
When learning a new language, a great strategy is to focus your attention on the most common words. You’d be surprised at how far you can go with just a few hundred words. This is especially true in Indonesia, where learning the most common words goes a long way. We’re here to help you do…
A Short Trip in Sidemen Posted by sasha on Feb 13, 2018
If you get sick of the crowds in places like Seminyak and Ubud, there are plenty of far more peaceful places to visit in Bali. One such place is the village of Sidemen (pronounced see-da-men, not side-men). It’s a beautiful place to kick back and relax for a few days. See some video highlights of…
Music and Dance in Java Posted by sasha on Feb 8, 2018
Music and dance are huge parts of Javanese culture. Whether you’re taking in an angklung performance in Bandung, watching traditional dance at the Kraton in Jogja, or seeing the amazing Ramayana ballet at Prambanan, you’re bound to experience a lot of music and dance in Java. See some highlights of music and dance from all…
Where to Go in Indonesia in 2018 Posted by sasha on Feb 6, 2018
Composed of over 17,000 islands and stretching out over 1.9 million square kilometers, Indonesia is a tricky place to plan a trip to. The archipelago nation has just about everything you could possibly want in a trip – cities, beaches, nature, temples, mountains – the list goes on and on. We’re here to help you…