The use of “yang” 1 Posted by asimonoff on Mar 27, 2018
There are several words in Indonesian that don’t have any equivalent in English and “yang” is one of those. “Yang” can be translated as ‘the’, ‘the one’, ‘which’, ‘who’, and ‘that’ . For example: Yang + adjective When the qualifier of a noun is an adjective such as ‘white’ as ‘white book’ as ‘clever’ as in…
Chilling in Jimbaran Posted by sasha on Mar 26, 2018
If you’re looking for a great place in Bali to kick back and chill, look no further than Jimbaran. The beach here is far more peaceful than in Kuta or Seminyak, but there are still some small waves if you’re looking to surf. You’ve got plenty of choices for places to eat, drink, and relax…
Bouncing Around Bukit Posted by sasha on Mar 21, 2018
The Bukit peninsula at the southern end of Bali is full of stunning beaches and great surf breaks. It’s far less crowded than the more popular beach towns of Kuta and Seminyak. With a motorbike at your disposal, you can spend your days here beach hopping, riding waves, and partying with fellow travelers at some…
A Guide to Bukit Posted by sasha on Mar 19, 2018
While most visitors to Bali spend a majority of their time in the popular beach towns or up in the cultural center of Ubud, there’s a whole other world worth exploring just south of the airport. The Bukit Peninsula is a rocky, dry, and rugged mass that would be its own island if not for…
Nyepi in 60 Seconds Posted by sasha on Mar 15, 2018
There’s a lot going on in the lead-up to the Balinese New Year, known as Hari Raya Nyepi. A few days before, there’s the Melasti ceremony where sacred objects are brought to the sea to be purified. Then there’s the freaky ogoh-ogoh statues and a big performance or parade. Finally, the actual New Year’s Day…
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…