Bali Blog

Erosion on Kuta Beach Increasing

Barrie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:43:46 +0000

Picture this: A long pan-flat, white sandy beach seemingly stretching as far as the eye could see and, the upper shore lined with palm trees; their fronds swaying in the gentle ocean breeze. Ocean waves rippled along the shoreline bathing in the warmth of the sun. Virtually deserted except for a few locals going along [...]

The Temple on the Lake: Pura Ulun Danau Bratan

Barrie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:52:18 +0000

The two most photographed places on the island of Bali undoubtedly are the sea temple of Pura Tanah Lot and the other, Pura Ulun Danau Bratan located 2 hours north of Kuta on the shores of Lake Bratan. The temple is one of Bali’s kayangan jagat or directional temples and protects Bali from evil spirits [...]

Temples of Bali: Pura Gaduh

Barrie — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:38:22 +0000

Located in the village of Blahbatuh some 10 kilometres west of the town of Gianyar, the temple is the most southern antiquity of the ancient Pejeng Kingdom. At present the exterior of the temple is getting a much needed facelift although the interior will remain the same. Pura Gaduh was actually destroyed by an earthquake [...]

China Airlines is once again a great airfare bargain to Bali

Roger — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:02:54 +0000

When I began researching this article I believed I had found a combination of flights that would get a person from the United States to Bali for a fair amount less than what I was finding on the meta-search sites, like kayak.com. Last week when I was researching the budget airlines to Bali I had [...]

Kuningan in Bali

Barrie — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:00:37 +0000

Today in Bali is Kuningan. Occurring once in every 210 days in the Balinese cycle of days, Kuningan is the end of the most important of the regular religious ceremonies for the 10-day Galungan period. During this period the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes. They must be suitably entertained and [...]

Vihara Dharmayana: Kuta

Barrie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:51:01 +0000

Down a quiet alleyway off Jalan Bakungsari and fronting the very busy Jalan Singo Sari is located the only Bhuddist temple in the Kuta area. From the main street all you can see is the top of the main temple, its brilliant red roof glistening in the sun. There is a walled area around [...]

Things to Do in North Bali

Barrie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:09:45 +0000

A majority of tourists that visit Bali and venture north rarely go past Gitgit Falls located halfway between Pura Ulun Danau Bratan and the former capital of Bali; Singaraja. The far north of Bali has so much to offer the traveller in terms of things to see and do, great accommodation and, a coastline that [...]

Discount airlines to Bali

Roger — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:10:38 +0000

In case you haven’t been here yet, you might be under the impression that this popular island paradise has a huge airport and incoming flights from around the world, but that’s not really the case. Finding cheap flights into Bali can often be challenging as a result. When you get here you’ll see that it’s [...]

Photo of the Day: Candi Dasa Lagoon

Barrie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:52:43 +0000

Without a doubt, the most underrated part of Bali has to be Candi Dasa. It is a peaceful enclave that once was a tourist stronghold, but now, after the terrorist activity of recent years it has slipped as a tourist destination. It’s a shame because Candi Dasa has so much to offer the traveller. [...]

Ceremonial Umbrellas in Bali

Barrie — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:21:54 +0000

You will first notice them upon arrival at your hotel as they adorn the entrances. Ceremonial umbrellas are ubiquitous on the island of Bali. They grace family shrines, adorn temples during religious festivals and other ceremonial occasions. Generally, you will start to see an abundance of these umbrellas on a lead-up to a festival [...]