A guide to people’s names in Bali
You may come to Bali for the beaches, nightclubs, resorts and spas. You might be here to surf, or to practice yoga, or just to sip on a long cold drink as you t...
Geoff Vivian
2015 Calendar of Bali temple festivals and religious holidays
Are you planning a trip to Bali? If so, have you factored a temple festival into your plans? With more than 10,000 temples, The Island of the Gods has local rel...
Bali’s unique music, dance and ritual drama
Ubud is quiet at 6:00 am. You are standing in a hotel swimming pool, looking at ferns growing from frangipani tree trunks, and there is no one else in sight. Su...
Studying music, dance and art in Bali
So, you have fallen in love with Bali. And you're loving Bali’s music, dance and art so much that you want to learn how to do it yourself. Well, you are in luck...
Goa Gajah: Ancient shrines to gods of wisdom and sex
If you are planning a trip to Bali and want to visit a truly ancient temple, Goa Gajah is the place for you. Goa Gajah means “elephant cave” and was named after...
Tenganan: home of Bali’s rarest textiles
How many visitors leave Bali without picking up at least one piece of locally crafted textile, usually a sarong? Even if you are a first time visitor, you can p...
