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Bali in One Minute Posted by on May 16, 2018

Bali in One Minute

Bali is an amazing island to explore. It’s got beaches, volcanoes, lakes, rice terraces, and waterfalls. You can visit temples, water palaces, monkey forests, hidden canyons, and national parks. Balinese culture is fascinating and unique, from the festivals to the food to the music. You could spend a lifetime exploring Bali and all it has…

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Bali Day Trips Posted by on Jan 9, 2018

Bali Day Trips

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…

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Temple Hopping in Bali Posted by on Jan 27, 2017

Known as the Island of the Gods, Bali is home to thousands of temples (pura). Every village in Bali is required by law to construct and maintain at least three temples. In addition, most homes have a temple of some sort. As a result, you don’t have to walk very far to find a temple…

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Video Tour of Balinese Temples Posted by on Jan 18, 2017

Bali is known as the Island of the Gods, and for good reason. There are thousands of temples across the island, and going to them is a major part of daily life. Here are a few of Bali’s most notable temples in a short video tour:

Best Language Posts of 2016 Posted by on Dec 22, 2016

Most Common Indonesian Words

Another year has almost passed us by, as we get ready to move into 2017. While many are saying that 2016 was a pretty awful year, it was a good year for learning about Indonesian language and culture. I was fortunate enough to spend most of the year doing just that on the beautiful island…

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Tanah Lot Video Tour Posted by on Sep 22, 2016

Bali is the island of a thousand temples, and there seems to be one around every corner. One of the most popular to visit is Pura Tanah Lot, perched on a rock formation in the ocean. We’ve already learned the legend of this famous temple, now it’s time to see what it looks like. Take…

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The Legend of Tanah Lot Posted by on Sep 20, 2016

There are many temples in Bali, but perhaps none are more famous than Tanah Lot. This beautiful temple sits on a large offshore rock that has been shaped over the years by the ocean tide. There’s also a fascinating legend behind this temple. Learn about Balinese culture while learning some Indonesian language at the same…

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