Our Honeymoon (Bulan Madu Kami) Posted by sasha on Nov 22, 2017
Lots of people dream of honeymooning in Bali, and for good reason. Here you can find stunning beaches, tranquil rice fields, an amazing dining and nightlife scene, and so much more. I was lucky enough to have my honeymoon while studying in Bali. Here’s a little story about our honeymoon (bulan madu kami) in Indonesian…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Kuta, Lombok Posted by sasha on Nov 20, 2017
Welcome to Kuta, Lombok – the good Kuta. Although it’s only one island over, this town feels world’s apart from the overcrowded, super touristy Kuta on Bali. Rent a motorbike to explore empty beaches, ride some epic waves, party at a VW bus bar, and so much more. Take a tour of this awesome Indonesian…
Balinese Dance Posted by sasha on Nov 15, 2017
Dance is a huge part of Balinese culture. Known as tarian Bali in Indonesian, Balinese dance is unique, dynamic, and very expressive. There are several different types of Balinese dance, most of which are closely related to Hinduism. If you’re traveling to the Island of the Gods, taking in a dance performance should be high…
Balinese Dance in Ubud (Video) Posted by sasha on Nov 8, 2017
If you’re hoping to take in a performance of traditional Balinese dance and music, Ubud is the place to be. There are shows every night of the week here in a variety of different venues. From legong, to the Ramayana ballet, to the amazing kecak show plus fire dance, Ubud has it all. See some…
A Rough Guide to Indonesian Food Posted by sasha on Nov 6, 2017
While not quite as famous as some of its Southeast Asian neighbors, such as Thailand and Vietnam, the cuisine of Indonesia is varied and delicious. But what is Indonesian food, exactly? Here’s a rough guide to Indonesian food to give you a better idea of what’s cooking in this vast archipelago nation. Common Indonesian Dishes…
Indonesian-speaking culture Posted by asimonoff on Oct 31, 2017
Language and Culture cannot be separated. Language is vital to understanding our unique cultural perspectives. We could not understand a culture without having direct access to its language because of the native speakers intimate connection. Therefore, you are also expected the learn the cultural aspects of the language you are learning. The table below shows you how Indonesian native speakers respond…
Sangeh Monkey Forest Posted by sasha on Oct 25, 2017
Many visitors to Bali don’t know that there are actually two monkey forests on the island. There’s the more popular and crowded one right in Ubud, and then there’s Sangeh. This one is located just a 30 minute drive or so away from Ubud, and attracts far more locals and domestic tourists. Enjoy a short…