Tag Archives: Bali
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…
Bali Day Trips Posted by sasha on Jan 9, 2018
Many people plan their Bali vacation around laying on the beach. I’m all for that, as Bali really does have some great beaches. Actually, one of my favorite Indonesian phrases is “Santai di pantai” (relaxing on the beach). It’s so much fun to say! That being said, there are so many beautiful places to visit…
Bali Day Trips: Hidden Canyon and Waterfall Posted by sasha on Dec 20, 2017
There’s a lot more to see and do on Bali than sit on the beach. If you’re motivated enough to get out of that beach chair and wait until sunset to crack your first Bintang, you’ve got plenty of awesome options for day trips. One that you don’t have to go that far is exploring…
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…
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…
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…