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Old Images on a Lazy Day
All days in Bali are a lazy days as far as Candika and I are concerned. Chill-out, do nothing, perhaps go for a walk along the beach at sunset and after, imbibe in an ice-cold café latte. Just for fun yesterday I decided to have a look at some of the old p
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Groynes Carving up the Beach
One of the delights Candika and I revelled in was the slow walk at dusk along the beach from Centro Discovery to near enough the airport. The golden light of the setting sun shimmered on the water, the fishermen setting out for a night’s fishing in their p
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The Graffiti Art Boom in Yogyakarta
Every city in the world has graffiti; some of it is pure crap meaning nothing and is blatant, sheer vandalism. Then there is the graffiti with meaning and recognised as art; be it politically based or as expressive form. In Yogyakarta, as I found, there is
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Photo of the Day: Wayang Golek
The diversity of the cultures across the archipelago has never ceased to amaze me. In Bali one can easily find cultural objects and the most popular amongst tourists seems to wayang kulit (leather puppets) and topeng (masks).
I have a diverse collection of
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Warung Jegeg Bulan: Kuta
Restorans, warungs and junk-food outlets abound in Bali and, depending on your tastes, one can virtually imbibe in the cuisine of the world; such is the variety. Of course we all have our own favourites and many we patronise on a regular basis.
My personal
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Saraswati in Bali Today
Today is Saraswati in Bali. This is the special day of thanks for the gift of knowledge. The festive day is a time for making offerings to books and especially the sacred lontar palm leaf books.
All books are subjects on this day. One is not supposed to r
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A Crazy, Lazy Day of Feasting
Today was one of those days when we felt like doing nothing but enjoy the best things in life; good friends, good food and relaxing by the pool. It was a hot day with a clear blue sky and not a cloud in sight. A bit different to last night when Mother Natu
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A Side Track to Danau Bratan
Getting off the well-worn tourist tracks in Bali will afford some great surprises as well as some stunning scenery. The other delight is the adventure of driving on narrow, winding roads that at times seem to go around in circles.
On a recent road trip to
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Pagerwesi in Bali
Today in Bali is Pagerwesi, the day when Balinese fortify the space around themselves to ward off evil spirits. Literally interpreted means ‘iron fence’. It is a day when man should fortify the space around himself to fend off evil sprits – the continuous
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Kopi Luwak at Excelso’s
If there is one thing I enjoy in life it is coffee. I drink copious amounts of it and one of my favourites is Sumatran Mandehling. When I am at home in Yogyakarta, Candika and I frequent a delightful coffee shop in the Malioboro Mall called Excelso’s (pict
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Photo of the Day: Shapes and Deception
As a traveller I am constantly on the lookout for the unusual to photograph. This could be in the shape of buildings, objects or in some cases, animals and humans. I particularly like the fusion of different shapes that tend to feed-off each other and prod
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Hari Raya Nyepi: Bali
Tomorrow in Bali it is Nyepi. This is the day of absolute silence for Hindu followers. No activity is done on this day, or amusements of any kind. No fire is lit on this day and night and no travelling is allowed to anywhere. Nyepi is the day of fasting an
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Omed-Omedan – The Kissing Ritual
The day following Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni Day and on this day there is a special ritual performed known as omed-omedan or med-medan. An age-old tradition, it is believed to date back to the Oka Sesetan royal family. Omed-omedan is a kind of public dis
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Off to Lombok
Candika and I decided to head over to Lombok for a few days after the three day Nyepi holiday in Bali. It has been several years since I was there last and for Candika, her first time. First things first, I had to renew my visa. As always, I go to Bali Mod
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Nyepi: The Day of Silence – Bali
Yesterday was absolutely serene with no sounds of honking horns or mad motor-bike riders screaming down Jalan Legian; just sheer peace and quiet. The day was spent mostly relaxing around the pool, having drinks and talking with friends. Wherever you went i
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Hari Ngembak Geni – Bali
The day following Nyepi is a Balinese holiday known as Ngembak Geni. On this day all shops that are Balinese owned are closed with the only shops being open are those owned by traders from other islands. The majority of warungs and restorans are open and s
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Sidoi Warung: Legian, Bali
The night before Nyepi when Candika and I walked down to Jalan Melasti to see the Ogoh-ogoh was indeed a strange night. Close to 6pm most of the shops had closed as did several of the restorans we passed. In fact, there were a lot of people wandering aroun
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Pasir Putih – No More a Secret and a Delight
Like most travellers to the east coast of Bali a visit to Pasir Putih is a definite must-do. The pure white beach located around six kilometres east of Candi Dasa is, or was, a pure gem for those wishing to relax and experience a rarely visited part of Bal
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Photo of the Day: Tirtagangga
Located just north of Amlapura in the regency of Karangasem on the east coast of Bali, the picturesque water palace of Tirtagangga is simply outstanding. Built in 1946 by the last Raja of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah, it is a collection of pools, moats
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3 Awesome Mountain Treks in Bali
There are numerous large and small mountains in Bali awaiting the adventurous traveller. All of them afford spectacular views from atop. Most of the mountains are best ascended in the early hours of the morning with the assistance of a local guide. All of
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