November 2006
The Secret of The Happiness of Balinese People
Almost every time I met tourist from UK, US or Australia, I asked them the question, "What do you like best about Bali?" And although I got various answers like: the weather, the food, or the Bintang beer (you definitely should try this), the surf, and the shopping, but most of the time the answer I got is "the Balinese people". Why I asked? This time I got similar answers from them.
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by putu on Tue, 11/28/2006 - 20:40
The Biggest Holy Day Celebration
In the next two days, the Balinese Hindu will celebrate a joyous holy day called Galungan. The Holy Day of Galungan which happen every 210 days, is anticipated eagerly by all the Balinese Hindu. This is the time where people go to the temple, people who live in the city will return to their village to pray in their family temple. Children will wear their best clothes in this special Holy Day.
by putu on Mon, 11/27/2006 - 19:12
Exploring The Besakih Mother Temple
Traveling to east Bali is another exciting experience. You will have to get prepared, you should be fit and take sarong with you. You're going to hike to the biggest and oldest temple in Bali: The Mother Temple of Besakih.
by putu on Sun, 11/26/2006 - 19:01
Lawar Barak: The Real Bali Food They Never Tell You 1
Do you know Bali well enough that you've tried this food before? The food that I am talking about here is called lawar. It is made of mixture of spices and sliced and minced pork. But there is another special ingredient that is going to blow your mind; it is raw pig blood.
by putu on Sat, 11/25/2006 - 19:50
Care For A Little Adventure (Part 2)
Here is the second series of my post Care For A Little Adventure? I will update this post as many times as it is needed as there are more info I can collect about each activity. I will also put more things on the list because there are maybe new activities available in Bali.
by putu on Sat, 11/25/2006 - 09:47
Touring Bali in Just One Day
Touring to Kintamani village to see the Mount Batur has become the most popular tour for visitors coming to Bali. This is a tour where you can have a taste a bit of every thing: art, culture, scenery, rice terraces, and temples. So, what do you actually experience in this introductory tour? Let's have a look.
by putu on Fri, 11/24/2006 - 08:31
Denpasar: A Glimpse to Bali Real Life
Not many tourists go to Denpasar. It less popular compared to Kintamani (volcanic panorama in middle Bali) or the spectacular sun set at Uluwatu or Tanah Lot or any other tourist destination. But if you want to experience the suburban Balinese life style, Denpasar, which was defeated by Dutch in 1906, is a perfect example. Here you can go to the Kumbasari or Kreneng market and see for your self how a Balinese haggle over price on their daily needs.
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by putu on Thu, 11/23/2006 - 11:05
Care For A Little Adventure?
There are lots of things you can experience while you are in Bali, instead of just sipping beer by the hotel pool. You can have many types of water sports, white water rafting, sailing, fishing, dolphin watching and elephant safari, a visit to Bali bird park, cooking lesson, learning surfing and even bungee jumping. Well, are you ready for a little adventure?
by putu on Thu, 11/23/2006 - 07:39
Why Can't A Woman in Period Enter A Temple?
"Sorry, I can't go to the temple this full moon. I have my period," that's what Made, a friend of mine, once said to me when we talked about going to a temple. In Bali, women talk openly about their menstruation especially when it is related to temple activities. There is nothing embarrassing about that. But instead of saying in period, they merely say that they have their "monthly guest" coming.
When you visit a temple in Bali, you must not be in your period when entering temple complex. Why is that?
by putu on Mon, 11/20/2006 - 20:46
The Journey to the North Bali
Going on a tour to North Bali can be exciting if you enjoy watching the lush area of Bali with the view of hills and lakes. There are many places to visit to enjoy the scenery and breath fresh air along the road.
by putu on Thu, 11/16/2006 - 20:34