Bali Travel Blog

Experience the Balinese New Year (Nyepi) at The Bene Hotel

In the world history, it may only Bali that celebrates its new year by stopping its entire activity in a day full. There is no lavish party on celebrating a new year; instead it’s in total silence for 24 hours. No vehicles are allowed on the road, no activities, and no lights in the night.. read more »

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Valentine of Bali: The Legend of Jayaprana and Layonsari

(The steep concrete onto the gravesite of Jayaprana and Layonsari in Teluk Terima. Wild plantation can be seen on the right and left side. Photo credit: Yunaidi Joepoet) It’s Valentine’s day, one of a long live popular tradition celebrated by people around the world. Bali is no exception, as many travelers love to spend their.. read more »

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Traveler’s List: 5 Buddhist temples to Visit during Chinese New Year Festival in Bali

Bright and cheerful red-gold decorations, mandarin oranges, fancy red dress and the most awaited red envelopes (ang pao) are among items that are enliven this weekend festive moment; the Chinese New Year or also known as Spring festival. From firecrackers to fortune cookies, flying dragon to lion dance (Barongsai), with red being the prevailing color,.. read more »

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Two Tri Hita Karana Awards for Astadala

It’s such great thing to start the New Year with a happy news as two of Astadala Hotel Management’s properties have been awarded the Tri Hita Karana Awards. Villa Seminyak Estate & Spa holds the gold medal for two consecutive years while The Seminyak Suite – Private Villa manages to be recognized by the committee.. read more »

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Welcoming 2014 with a New Year’s Eve Celebration at Pencar Seafood & Grill

There is a moment in December when we finally realized that it’s the end of the year already. That fast! Sometimes, the celebration of New Year feels like yesterday when in fact we’re going to face the New Year again in just a few days. This year, we will greet the most celebrated moment once.. read more »

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