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Standing as a witness in a very special day in Bali: meet "Nyepi" and "Saraswati" at the same day in Bali

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The Caka New Year 1940, the "NYEPI" holy day in March 2018. This Nyepi day will be on March, 17th 2018. It is a silent day for Hindu followers which is held every year. This day refers to a good time to reflect and introspect our-self on a one-year journey. It's the purification of the Self and the Universe. People hope for better life in the coming year. Thus, there are 4 things that should be respected in Nyepi day; 1) Amati Geni (light is kept to a minimum or not at all except in hospitals ), 2) Amati Karya (no working/nobody doing normal activity), 3) Amati Lelungan (no traffic allowed except security guards and emergency vehicles), and 4) Amati Lelanguan . So, basically nothing to do on Nyepi day, it's free of traffic, noise, pollution, even the airport is closed. Perhaps, one might think of the reduction of CO2 emissions thanks to Nyepi. Tenganan ancient village is the only part of Bali that doesn't celebrate Nyepi (because of no influence of Majapah

Mt. Agung: Is it safe to travel to Bali?

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Questions about safety to travel to Bali...  I've read this a lot since September last year (2017). Articles, travel-writings, social media have been dominated by this news and people's posts are sometimes too overreacted. However, I'm trying to understand people's concern, especially those who are far away from the island and are about to come. They cannot see themselves the real situation on the island and perhaps are trying to sort out all infos available about this natural disaster. Mt. Agung is located in Karangasem regency which is approx 60 kilometers (km) east from city centre Denpasar. For those who live within 10-12 km exclusion zone were advised to camp outside the zone. I, myself, live in Denpasar and have some friends as well as neighbors who come from Banjar Prangsari, Duda village which is 9 km away from mount Agung. We keep communicating about the situation of their village, of mount Agung and of the camp outside exclusion zone where their family s

WELCOME TO BALI

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Bali is a small and attractive island located between the islands of Java and Lombok. Bali island is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Bali Island...A Thousand Temples...Bali Paradise...Bali Tour...Bali Trip Alive Balinese culture with strong spiritual roots. Many places of interest you have to visit during your holiday in this paradise island. Major tourist destination in Bali stretches from Kuta to Seminyak with hundreds of hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. While peace and quiet destinations are located in Sanur and Candi Dasa on the east coast, Lovina and Pulaki in the north, Ubud, West Bali National Park and Medewi in the west coast. Balinese community still has the strong bound; organization of villages, farming, and the creative arts are decided by the community. Besides its famous tourist destinations, Bali is famous of its arts, cultures and traditions; painting, stone carving, textile, wood carving, dance and drama. Explore Bali!! Take the

HALF DAY TOUR

A. Uluwatu Tour 1. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), Bali Cultural Park 2. Dreamland beach 3. Uluwatu Temple 4. Padang padang beach, newly found beach 5. Jimbaran beach, famous seafood sun set diner B. Tanah Lot Tour 1. Taman Ayun Temple, Royal Mengwi temple 2. Tanah Lot Temple, sea side temple or well known as floating temple C. Denpasar, City Tour 1. Museum Bali 2. Bali Art Centre 3. Monumen/Museum Bajra Sandi 4. Kumbasari, Traditional Market D. Ubud Tour 1. Celuk 2. Ubud 3. Monkey Forest Half Day Tour Price starts from IDR 350.000 Price includes: English speaking driver, Petrol, Parking fee, Cars (Avanza, Mini Van AVP, Pregio), Seats up to 6. 8 - 16 seats on request. Price and Destination are negotiable and flexible. Customize your own tour.

FULL DAY TOUR

A. Kintamani Tour 1. Barong and Keris Dance, traditional balinese dance 2. Ubud arts Villages       @Batu bulan, bali batik productions       @Celuk, famous of gold and silver crafting       @Mas, center of woodcarving craft 3. Tegal Lalang, beautiful padi rice terrace view 4. Kintamani, Lake and volcano Batur. Lunch overlooking stunning volcano 5. Coffee plantation, to try famous Bali coffee luwak  6. Tirta Empul Temple (holly water temple) at Tampak Siring B. Bedugul - Tanah Lot Tour 1. Taman Ayun,Royal Mengwi Palace Temple 2. Bedugul, Ulun Danu temple. Lake Beratan. 3. Munduk Twin lake view 4. Tanah Lot Temple, seaside floating temple. A must place to visit. 5. Kuta metro. C. East Bali Tour 1. Kertagosa, Klungkung Empire 2. Tenganan, Bali Age, Balinese Traditional Village 3. Tirta Gangga Park, Karangasem Empire, Wellspring water garden 4. Candidasa Resort 5. Goa Lawah Temple D. South Bali Tour 1. Tanjung Benoa Watersport 2.  Nusa dua resort, to