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Chilling in Jimbaran Posted by on Mar 26, 2018

Chilling in Jimbaran

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…

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Bouncing Around Bukit Posted by on Mar 21, 2018

Bouncing Around Bukit

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…

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A Guide to Bukit Posted by on Mar 19, 2018

A Guide to Bukit

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…

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Nyepi in 60 Seconds Posted by on Mar 15, 2018

Nyepi in 60 Seconds

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…

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Hari Raya Nyepi Posted by on Mar 12, 2018

Hari Raya Nyepi

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…

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Sidemen – A Peaceful Place in Bali Posted by on Mar 7, 2018

Sidemen - A Peaceful Place in Bali

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…

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A Short Trip in Sidemen Posted by on Feb 13, 2018

A Short Trip in Sidemen

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…

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