Massage in Bali
2007-11-14 06:08:00
Balinese massage is part of the traditional culture and has been expanded to cater to tourists. For people who have never experienced a massage, a trip to Bali might be the ideal opportunity as prices are a fraction of what the would be in the west.
Types of massage offered in Bali:
•Balinese massage - A Balinese massage uses a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure and aromatherapy oils
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Visa Guide for Bali and Indonesia
2007-11-14 04:57:00
Visa-Free Short Visit
11 countries and territories are eligible for a "Visa Free" facility. Those holding valid passports from the following countries will be granted a non-extendable 30-day Visa-Free Short Visit Permit upon arrival at an Indonesia
n international gateway without charge:
1.Brunei Darussalam
2.Chile
3.Hong Kong SAR
4.Macau SAR
5.Malaysia
6.Morocco
7.Peru
8.Philippines
9.
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Why Choose Bali for your destination spot?
2007-11-13 00:15:00
1. Weather
With a long hot dry season so reliable that weather reports are redundant. Hot and sunny, hot and sunny with more hot and sunny to follow, deal for lying on the beach. Sure, there is the summer rainy season but the downpours are brief and beautiful and the best excuse to head inside for that refreshing Gin & Tonic!
2. Culture
Hindu island in a sea ofIslam,Bali has a unique and rich
Bali Cremations
2007-11-13 00:07:00
Pitra Yadnya: Rites for the Ancestors
Life, death, rebirth. This cyclical conception of existence lies at the very heart of Balinese Hinduism. During each life on earth the eternal soul occupies a temporary vessel — the physical body — which at death must be returned to the pancamahabhuta, the five elemental substances: solid, liquid, radiance, energy and ether. Only then can the soul be
Bali Arts
2007-11-13 00:01:00
Painting
Some travelers visit Bali simply to buy paintings. They hop off the plane, catch a taxi to Ubud, acquaint themselves with the going prices, and then begin the buying spree.
Balinese paintings are known for their vibrant colors, iconography, stylized figures and ornate backgrounds, and are almost certainly derived from the Wayang Kulit or shadow puppet theatre. The similarities between
Bali Temple
2007-11-12 23:57:00
A Sacred Space for God and Man
Bali has been called the “land of a thousand temples” what an understatement! Bali might be a small island, but there are many, many more than a thousand temples. Every village has at least three temples, a family compound has one, each rice growing cooperative (subak) has a temple, and even corporations have them. Some are simple affairs, others are elaborate
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Bali Food
2007-11-12 23:51:00
Balinese dairy are simple. Most meals are created around white rice or nasi and there is little variation. Brightly coloured rice cakes (jaja) are the ussual Balinese breakfast and other meals involve rice mixed with vegetables, peanuts and sometimes meat (beef being exception only to certain caste). Spices especially chili, are sprinkled with gay abandon.
There are no real meal time. Woman
Bali Travel Tips
2007-11-12 23:27:00
Healthy Travel
ing
Bali is getting better in terms of hygiene and medical facilities but it still has a way to go. You do not want to have a medical emergency here. Play safe and make sure you have medical insurance before you come. Best to have insurance that will evacuate you if you get terribly sick or have a serious injury and need airlifted to Singapore or home. Here are a couple of other
The World’s Cheapest Destinations
2007-12-03 23:36:00
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Laos is one of the best bargains in Southeast Asia—and that’s saying something, since most countries there are relatively cheap for travelers. Because tourism is only beginning to make inroads in Laos, visitors are not seen as mere revenue streams; locals extend a warm and genuine welcome. You can find an inexpensive guesthouse for less than $20 a night; open-air cafes along the Mekong
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The Image of Bali
2007-12-03 23:15:00
Over the last seventy years, writers of travel books, books on Bali and the writers for the internet’s pages have given a great contribution to shape the image of Bali, and until now the process of shaping the image of Bali is still on the way.
During the period of 1920s and 1930s, the image of Bali as a paradise was first created. On that time, the Dutch government began promoting Bali as a
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Find Bliss in Bali
2007-12-03 22:45:00
A holiday on Bali will take your breath away and stimulate all your senses — even some you didn’t know about. Invigorating and calming at the same time you will not want to leave this mystical island. Here’s what I loved about being here.
Top Ten Things to do in Bali and Lombok
1. Replenish your soul at Uluwatu resort at the south western tip of Bukit Peninsula - you will be lulled to sleep at
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Buried in the Fire
2007-12-03 22:35:00
Ngaben is always translated into “cremation ceremony” in English, but unfortunately not all cremation ceremonies in Bali can be categorized as ngaben. There are two types of cremation ceremonies in Bali, Ngaben and Mekingsan ring Geni (buried or left in the fire) with the main differences lie on the offerings and paraphernalias which are used and the function of the ceremony.
A Ngaben ceremony
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Nature of Bali
2007-12-03 22:31:00
Bali is a part of Indonesian archipelago; lying 3.2 km east of Java and 24 west of Lombok, compare with some of the Indonesian archipelago’s giant islands, Bali is quite small with an area of 5,632 square kilometers The island is approximately 135 km wide east to west and 90 km north to south. The highest point is Mount Agung at 3,142 m (10,308 feet) and the lowest is the beaches all over the
Balinese Culture, Reading The Message From Nature
2007-12-03 22:28:00
Balinese culture is always interacting with the surrounding environment. Their way of thinking, in order to fulfill the necessities ofthe physical and spiritual aspects of life, is based on the integration of intuitive intellect with the potential in their immediate environment. For example, if we look at their architecture, the habitat of the population living in the mountain ranges of Kintamani
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, Message
Bamboo in Bali
2007-12-03 22:21:00
Bamboo is a tree-sized grass that is the fastest growing plant on earth. Some species have a growth rate of up to 1-metre a month and can be harvested every 3 to 5 years. Although bamboo is native to Asia, it grows on every continent and is abundant throughout Indonesia and especially on the island of Bali.
Bamboo is often referred to as a source of life for the Balinese as every part of this
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Tip List Of Honeymoon Vacation In Bali
2007-12-10 00:21:00
Bali is the paradise for honeymooner that many couple wish to spend such a special occasion on the island. It’s mesmerized various views such as; beaches, mountain, rice field, and romantic place to stay like: Bali hotel, resort, villa, Bali private villa shall enable you to get a perfect honeymoon, no disturbance, no noisy sound, truly serenity, just sound of nature. Fresh atmosphere will
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Tips For Family Holiday In Bali
2007-12-10 00:13:00
Bali is a perfect place for those who are on holiday with children. Bring all your family to explore the island. You all will love the natural surroundings, and it is definitely easy to find a baby sitter or somebody to take care of your kids.
Kids club are available in major hotels. Many hotels offer family room with children discounts policy which is good optional for family term.
Bali
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Bali Shopping Fun
2007-12-10 00:08:00
It is said that shopping is a serious hobby, might be. To some, shopping sometime is considered a way to alleviate stress or just a fun. In fact shopping is everyone’s need, but Bali is a place where one can examine or to practice one’s personal bargaining skills. Unless the product is price-tagged, bargaining is the “habit or the tradition”.
Bali is a shopper’s paradise. Hundreds of boutiques
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Bali Shopping Fun
2007-12-10 00:08:00
It is said that shopping is a serious hobby, might be. To some, shopping sometime is considered a way to alleviate stress or just a fun. In fact shopping is everyone’s need, but Bali is a place where one can examine or to practice one’s personal bargaining skills. Unless the product is price-tagged, bargaining is the “habit or the tradition”.
Bali is a shopper’s paradise. Hundreds of boutiques
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Bali Hotels Or Bali Villas
2007-12-10 00:06:00
Dear Reader,
One says that traveling is not an exact science, to combine between their cultures, traditions, countries and different languages sometimes are not easy. Trust an expert, contact your reputable travel agent may be important.
Most people come to Bali want to see and enjoy its arts and cultures, its fabulous nature’s views, its nice beaches, its friendly people, for pure relaxation
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How To Enjoy Adventures In Bali
2007-12-09 23:55:00
Bali is to everyone not only known for it’s indigenous culture, people, but also known for it’s nature, i.e.: magnificent mountain, alluring sea, beaches, pristine forest, waterfall, hot spring, rice fields, flora, fauna, traditional villages, etc are the great asset that Bali has to offer. It attracts the tourists to come to Bali especially to those who are fond of travelling. They like to go to
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Choosing The Best Travel Accommodation In Bali
2007-12-09 23:50:00
As the prominent tourist destination, Bali has abundance choice of accommodation. It is ranged from budget hotel, guesthouse run by local people, cottage, bungalow, boutique hotel, luxury villa, to the international 5 star hotels. The accommodation spread up throughout Bali.
Cluster accommodation is not only to be found in crowd/centre tourist area, but also found even at secluded area. Hotel
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How To Select Your Preferred Bali Hotels
2007-12-09 23:46:00
Bali is a wonderful island situated in Indonesia, the ultimate tourist destination in Asia, is worth a visit. Most people come to Bali for its beach, waves, sun, some come for business, some come for its undying art and culture, some come for its breathtaking landscapes and some for pure relaxation.
Choosing Bali for your holiday destination, of course you should select and decide your
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Bali's Museum
2008-02-08 00:15:31
MUSEUM BALIAddress : Mayor Wisnu Street,DenpasarOpening Hours : Sundays-Thursday: 08.00-15.00, Fridays 08.00-12.30, Saturdays and public holidays closedFacilities : Exhibitions and bookshopMUSEUM PURI LUKISANAddress : Jl. Raya Ubud, BaliOpening hours :09.00-17.00 daillyFacilities : Exhibitions and bookshopNEKA ART MUSEUMAddress : Jl. Raya Sanggingan,UbudOpening hours :09.00-17.00 dailyFacilities : Art Gallery,gift shopNYOMAN GUNARSA MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ARTAddress : Jl. Pertigaan Banda No, 1, Takmung, Banjarangkan, KlungkungOpening hours :10.00-17.00 dailyFacilities : Museum
library, galleryTHE BLANCO RENAISSANCE MUSEUMAddress : Jl. Campuhan, UbudOpening hours :09.00-17.00 daily including weekends and public holidaysFacilities :The maestro’s studio, Mario Blanco’s galle
Trance Of Dance
2008-01-15 20:24:32
The balance was the core from living philosophy in Bali. In fact the concept of this life was also used in the Javanese community and another part the ethnic group in Indonesia. The values of equality towards nature, interpersonal humankind and the worship against something that was regarded as highest were culture of the local community that could not be separated in the everyday life.The community believed that to one another would mutually relate and affected each other. In art, the dance was one of the various styles of culture that was most prominent in Indonesia, especially in the style of Balinese culture.The dance was born as the rhythmic movement would the community”™s response to curiosity, pleasure, the fear, et cetera that happened in the everyday life.Not surprised if in t
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Egg Painting
2008-01-15 20:18:13
The Balinese island was indeed rich in the culture and the tradition apart from his nature that really enchanted. It is not surprising afterwards Bali was known as one of he reas f the Cultural tour.From however many areas of the aim of the tour, more incomplete apparently if you came to the Balinese Island not make use of visited to the upgrading Series, the Rock Village, Sukawati - Gianyar.In this village you could witness the community around that was doing several good paintings the traditional and modern motive that was so beautiful. Attracted by art work is media that was used not from canvas, paper or wood but an egg.Very exotic, and it seems untiringly we saw the wonder because apart from beautiful also unique. This diligence was given by the Egg Painting
name, because his base ind
Goa Gajah, The Elephant Cave - Part 2
2008-01-11 01:03:25
In the center of it all emerges the enormous, monstrous face which ever since the early 1920 has intrigued visitors, and which still leaves us with many questions. It most probably is a witcha well known feature in Balinese thought-for the ear ornaments are a woman’s. The head defi- nitely recalls the witch Rangda’s mask from Balinese theater. It has changed places with the kala-heads, well known from ancient Javanese monuments, where they are usually taken to be entrance protectors, looking fearful and clawing with pointed nails. Kala-heads, well known from ancient Javanese monuments, where they are usually taken to be entrance protectors, looking fearful and clawing with pointed nails. Kala-heads moreover function as celestial elements stressing the heavenly character of sanctuaries
Goa Gajah The Elephant Cave -Part1
2008-01-11 00:34:40
The name Elephant Cave” perhaps originated with early visitors, mistakenly interpreting the monster”™s head as an elephant, or from villagers with the same misunderstanding. There may also be a (much order) connection with gajah.A Balinese place name Lwa Gajah, “œElephant Water,” is in fact mentioned in the 1365 Nagarakertagama as the seat of high Buddhist official. Since it occurs immediately after Badahulu (nearby Bedulu)this Lwa Gajah, named for some reason unknown to us, may very well have later given its name to the cave.After his first visit to the site, Nieuwenkamp rightly had doubts about the head above the cave being an elephant”™s. Its face was badly damaged (hence the earlier reference to a “œmouth”). There was no sign of a trunk. Neither the ears nor t
The Balinese Warung
2008-01-11 00:28:51
Sidarta WijayaA warung is an Indonesian term for a small roadside stall that sells snacks, drinks and convenient household items. However, in Bali a warung is also the local coffee house, corner store and community meeting spot for neighbours to sit and exchange the latest news or gossip. Every village has at least a dozen warung’s that serve the daily needs of locals and anyone else who happens to pass by. Some warung’s are crude makeshift structures of bamboo and oddments of timber, while others may be a more permanent construction built as an afterthought on the outer perimeter of the family compound.The general setup of a warung is fairly basic, consisting of aged wooden benches for customers to sit upon. Goods are displayed in glass canisters on shelves or spread across large plas
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Guwang The Traditional Art Market
2008-01-11 00:22:35
If you came to the Balinese Island to go on holiday, more incomplete if not bringing the present as souvenir/the souvenir. Especially Balinese diligence. Many places that could be visited by you to get this diligence. Among them you could come to the traditional artistic markets like the Kumbasari art Market
in Street Gajah Mada - Denpasar, Sukawati the traditional art market,Gianyar, Ubud the traditional art market-Gianyar art, Kuta the traditional art market- Badung, and Guwang the traditional art market -Gianyar Bali.Shopped in the art market will give the memory and the experience trsendiri. Here your expertise in bargaining the thing will in the test, be compared if you shopped in Art shop or the supermarket that has had banderol [fix price] remained chose and paid in the cashier.When
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