Thursday, 22 November 2018

Wanagiri Hidden Hills : Instagrammable Bird’s Nest and Love Swing With The View of Lake Buyan

Wanagiri Hidden Hills : Instagrammable Bird’s Nest and Love Swing With The View of Lake Buyan

So, you have seen the famous Bali Swing photos and videos on Facebook and Instagram and you have got this place pinned for your next visit. Just as you got very excited about the idea of hanging midair with your pretty maxi dress and boasting about on your Facebook and Instagram, you found out that it actually costs...

Monday, 19 November 2018

Banyu Wana Amertha : Easy Hike To Four Secret Waterfalls of North Bali

Banyu Wana Amertha : Easy Hike To Four Secret Waterfalls of North Bali

There are countless waterfalls in Bali but unless you have one month in Bali, it’s impossible to see them all. If you are in Bali for only around a week or less, it could be hard trying to decide which one to explore. Though there are several waterfalls in and near Ubud worth exploring (think Tukad Cepung Waterfall,...

Friday, 16 November 2018

Pura Ulun Danu Beratan : The Jewel of North Bali

Pura Ulun Danu Beratan : The Jewel of North Bali

Did you know that Bali has nine key direction temples? These nine directional temples (called Kayangan Jagat) are the largest and most prominent. They are located at strategic points across Bali and are designed to protect the island and its inhabitants from dark forces. They are located on either rugged high ground or at water edge, where the...

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Pura Taman Saraswati : A Beautiful Temple Only If The Lotus Is In Full Bloom

Pura Taman Saraswati : A Beautiful Temple Only If The Lotus Is In Full Bloom

Pura Taman Saraswati Of all the places along the main street of Ubud, there was only one place which I was keen to visit – Pura Taman Saraswati, also known by many as The Ubud Water Palace. ...

Saturday, 10 November 2018

Tegallalang Rice Terrace : Most Photographed Rice Fields In Bali

Tegallalang Rice Terrace : Most Photographed Rice Fields In Bali

What’s Ubud without Tegallalang Rice Terrace? The most famous rice paddyfiled in the whole of Bali, or some may say in South East Asia. If you’ve ever cyber-stalked photos of Ubud on Instagram, chances are you’ve seen photos of the Tegalalang rice terrace. So, when we based ourselves in Ubud during our Bali trip in August, we decided...

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

Tirta Empul : Possibly The Holiest Temple In Bali

Tirta Empul : Possibly The Holiest Temple In Bali

Tirta Empul Temple, or Pura Tirta Empul as the locals called it (Pura means Temple), is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring, located in the village of Manukaya near the town Tampaksiring, which is not too far away from central Ubud. Founded in 926 A.D. and is dedicated to Vishnu, the name Tirta Empul means ‘holy water...

Monday, 5 November 2018

Mount Batur : Bali’s Most Popular Sunrise Hike

Mount Batur : Bali’s Most Popular Sunrise Hike

The Mountain Mount Batur Bali is one of the sacred mountain according to Hindu believe. Located in Batur village of Kintamani District, this mountain which is only 171m above sea level (although my Suunto watch recorded 1766m), the mountain is relatively easy to hike, making it the most popular mountain in Bali, beating the higher and more challenging...

Saturday, 3 November 2018

Nirwa Ubud Karma : Away From The Hustle Bustle City Surrounded By Serene Ricefields

Nirwa Ubud Karma : Away From The Hustle Bustle City Surrounded By Serene Ricefields

Bali is a huge island, and it’s not possible to cover the whole island in a short holiday. After spending 3 days in Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, we decided to base ourselves in Ubud for the remaining two days two nights since it was our first time in Bali, and we are keener to immerse...

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Nusa Penida – Crystal Bay : Snorkelling Paradise For Underwater World Lover

Nusa Penida – Crystal Bay : Snorkelling Paradise For Underwater World Lover

Crystal Bay is the most accessible beach in Nusa Penida, being only less than 20 minutes from the harbour. This makes it one of the most visited place in the island. If you were to sign up for any snorkelling or diving tour on Nusa Penida (or even on Nusa Lembongan), this is one of the spots in...

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Nusa Penida – Broken Beach & Angel’s Billabong : The Duo Wonders Of Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida – Broken Beach & Angel’s Billabong : The Duo Wonders Of Nusa Penida

If you are going to visit Nusa Penida, you are probably going to visit Kelingking Beach which is single-handedly the most popular spot in the entire island, but do you know that 40 minutes ride away, there are another two stunning creations of Mother Nature, waiting for you to discover? Since they are in the same western coast...

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