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Bali An Island Dream

Bali An Island Dream   The dream destination of Bali is where volcanic landscape meets lush rice terraces and pristine beaches. Not to mention the fantastic surfing, cheap shopping and pervading spirituality that have made this Indonesian island a long-time favourite for backpackers. The island’s capital is Denpasar in the south, but its surf and party capital is nearby Kuta. Swaying palm trees line the beach here and many more cover the grounds of the Bali hotels on the beach in more exclusive Seminyak to the north. On the island’s north coast, Pemuteran beach offers lovely views of the sloping mountains heading towards the Bali Sea. Many beaches on this coast are black sand, including sweeping Lovina beach from where dolphins can often be seen. Tulamben in the east is one of the better diving resorts in Bali, while Sanur is a popular option for families.  Bedugul Ubud is the island’s cultural capital and houses a monkey sanctuary in its jungle-like landsca...

Keramas beach Gianyar

Keramas beach is the beach which is very popular for both local and foreign surfers because this beach is one of the best surfing spots in Bali since 2000. The beach is located in the village shampoo Keramas, District Blahbatu, Gianyar. Is approximately 6 km from the city of Gianyar. Beautiful beach atmosphere with beautiful scenery and stretches of green rice fields and rows of palm trees lined along the road to the beach Keramas electable as a place your vacation with family and friends when visiting kepulau Bali. Moreover, if you watch the surfers play with the waves on their surf boards really be stunning scenery and exciting. In addition to surfing, this beach you can do activities such as relaxing, sunbathing, playing and fishing. At the beginning of this beach called Kuramas Beach, reputedly some time ago a lot of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. But then the name was changed to Keramas or Golden Monkey derived from the word "Kera" which means Monk...

White Sand Beach Karangasem

White Sand Beach Karangasem Pasir Putih necessitates a quite adventurous ride to reach its shoreline. From the main area of Candidasa, continue on to the Jalan Raya Candidasa-Bugbug main road until arriving at the neighbourhood of Perasi. The best landmark to look out for is the village’s large Pura Bale Agung temple on the northern side of the street (on the left if you come from Candidasa). Here and across the road various signs with pointers bear the various nicknames. From here, a kilometre of rocky trails and dirt tracks descend to the shore. Upon arrival, a large parking lot welcomes visitors, providing ample space for cars and motorbikes under the shade of coconut trees. The waves and sand are visible from here. The name ‘Virgin Beach’ perhaps was what came into the minds of the first foreign visitors who ‘discovered’ the beach and found a pristine stretch of sand with fantastic views of the small rocky islet of Gili Biaha on the horizon. The allure of Pasir Putih lie...

Pura Alas Kedaton ( Alas kedaton temple )

Alas Kedaton, Tabanan, Bali Pura Alas Kedaton is located in the Kukuh village , District Marga approximately 4 km from the city of Tabanan. This temple has two very interesting uniqueness. The first has four entrances to the temple is from the west is another main entrance from the north, east and south, all of which lead to a central courtyard. The uniqueness of the second is the central courtyard temple is the holiest place it is located lower than the middle and outer courtyard.  The shrine is surrounded by a forest inhabited by monkeys are considered sacred. Balinese people believe that apes are apes messenger of God, or so-called "Wenara Duwe". In addition, there is also a group of bats that live suspended in the branches of a large tree and fly at any time which is a very interesting attraction. This temple ceremony is falling on Tuesday (Anggara Kasih) twenty days after Galungan. Which in ceremony begins at noon intent and must be completed before sunset. In the vicini...

Bali Handara Golf and Country Club

Bali Handara Golf and Country Club  The Absolutely Green in the lush high heartland of Bali at an alitude of 1.142 meters above the sea level which surrounded by rolling mountain, crater lakes and ancient forest, the course design is meant to blend the fairways and create a dramatic backdrop for tea shots and approaches. The deep blue sky, the air fresh, clear and the temperature average between 14 - 20 celcius degrees. It is rights comfortable golfing destination in Bali. Facilities ; Japanese Traditional Bath Locker Room Fitness Center Tennis Court Billiard Rentals and Pro Shop Restaurant Hotel and Bungalow Meeting Venue Member of PGI and APLGI Year built : 1974 Designer: Peter Thompson, Michael Wolferidge & Associates Total holes: 18 Total Pars: 72 Total Distance: B: 6983 Y, W: 6371 Y, R: 5698 Y Type Course: Public Source ; Indonesia travel

Pura Goa lawah " Bat Cave Temple"

Pura Goa Lawah Represents One primary-temple "Kayangan Jagat"  and became one of the tourist object in Bali, a place that is believed by Hindus as a combination of sea and mountains, contains the essence of gratitude to Almighty God in manifestation Girinatha as protector of the mountain, and Hyang Baruna as the ruler of the sea. Majored holiday tour to the East of the island you will meet this temple "Pura Goa lawah". Or hire a car while exploring other interesting places in the East region of the island such as Candidasa, Prasi Beach, Ujung "village", Labuan Amok (labour), Tulamben. Pura Goa Lawah located about 49km from Denpasar precisely in Dawan sub district, Klungkung or approximately 10km east Semarapura City. Pura Goa Lawah existence is stated in some papyrus , like Papyrus Usana Bali and also Papyrus Babad Pasek. In the Papyrus declared Pura Goa Lawah was built at the initiative of Mpu Kuturan the XI century AD and returned for extended restored ...

Rangda, Calonarang and the story

Ilustration Rangda is the queen of the Leak (witches) in the mythology of Bali. This fearsome creature is told often kidnap and eat young children and led an army of evil witches against Barong, which is a symbol of good strength. According to its etymology, the word known Rangda in Bali comes from the Old Javanese word meaning widow (janda). Rangda is the widow of the group called Tri Wangsa namely: Vaishya,  Knight / Ksatria  Brahmin / Brahmana While the class of Sudras called Balu and Balu in Balinese word mean is Rangda. Subsequent developments to the widow (Rangda) term increasingly rare to hear, because it was feared cause bad impression given the form of Rangda is 'aeng' (spooky) and scary, and identical with those who have left science (pengiwa). This is especially we get in folklore performances. In other words, there is a sense of fear, hurt and embarrassed to say can neluh nerangjana (ngeleak). Indeed, the above definition more inspired folktales in which there are ...