Tag Archives: Uluwatu
Streets, Beats & Eats – Bukit Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2018
The Bukit peninsula is the rocky, rugged southern end of Bali. This area is home to some of the island’s most beautiful beaches and most epic waves. With a scooter and a surfboard, you can spend weeks exploring Bukit and not hit them all. Explore all that Bukit has to offer in this new “Streets…
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…
Video Tour of Balinese Temples Posted by sasha 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 Culture and Travel Posts of 2016 Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2016
2016 was a big year here, as we had tons of great posts about Indonesia and its language and culture. We’ve already put together a list of the best language posts from this year, so go back and check that out to build your vocabulary and learn lots of useful grammar. This blog is also…
Uluwatu and Kecak Dance Video Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2016
One item that is high atop tour itineraries in Bali is a visit to Uluwatu Temple to see a kecak performance. Explore this important Balinese temple and see highlights from the traditional dance in this short video. Sunset at Uluwatu with the kecak performance is a highlight of any Bali trip.
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Dance Posted by sasha on Jul 21, 2016
Bali is home to over a thousand pura (temples), which play a vital role in the daily lives of the island’s inhabitants. Temples in every village across the island host important ceremonies, such as Purnama (full moon) and funerals. While each temple is important in its own right, the nine directional temples are a step above the…