Tirta Gangga was built in 1948 by the last King of Karangasem to enhance an already holy place while providing a spot for contemplation and enjoyment – not just for himself and his family, but also for his subjects.
Travel Alert: Is Bali’s Mount Agung About to Erupt?
Bali Asli Restaurant and Cooking School in a village in East Bali serves authentic Balinese cuisine and offers views of a volcano across the rice paddies. Open for lunch only, but dinners and special events can be arranged.
Bali: 700 Year Old Village Keeps Culture Alive While Welcoming Tourists
Tenganan Village is home to the Bali Aga, descendants of the original pre-Hindu inhabitants of the Island of the Gods. Most of the Bali Aga reside in the regency of Karangasem on the island’s Eastern tip.
Bali: Hotel Review, Grand Hardys Seminyak Offers Friendly Service and Great Value
Grand Hardys Hotel and Spa in Seminyak Bali offers comfort, convenience, and many 5 star resort services at a lower cost. It is located on a quiet back street near shopping, day spas, and food and beverage outlets.
Bali: An Introduction to Capoeira in the Island of the Gods
Capoeira Bali offers classes for children, teenagers and adults all skill levels at 4 locations: Jimbaran, Sanur, Semiyak and Ubud. Percussion is an important element The atmosphere is fun, challenging and supportive.
Indonesia: Pat Walsh’s ‘Stormy with a Chance of Fried Rice, 12 Months in Jakarta’
Book Review: Stormy with a Chance of Fried Rice is a light-hearted account of life in Jakarta. It was written by the editor of a truth commission report on Timor Leste. It was launched at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival.
Bali: Lunching With Monkeys at a Roadside Cafe
Belong-Bug Bug Village is a ramshackle road-side eatery that is short on sanitation but long on flavor. Located in Karangassem, Bali, it also offers hungry road warriors more than what they are expecting.
Bali: Shopping Till You Drop in Oh, So Sophisticated (and NOT So Expensive) Seminyak
Seminyak is Bali's answer to Beverly Hills, as the guide books promise, except there are fewer boutiques selling designer labels, more authenticity, some very cool merchandise, much lower prices, and friendlier sales people.
Bali: Craving a Hamburger at a Balinese Restaurant Specializing in Chicken and Chinese Food
Ayam Ayam Restaurant is an open air eatery overlooking a lovely lily pond in Ubud, Bali, specializing in chicken and Chinese food, but there are other dishes on the menu, as well, including pasta, pizza, and hamburgers.
Bali: Does Kuta Get a Bad Rap?
Kuta has rough edges, but it's also edgy and friendly. There's a long stretch of sandy beach that attracted the attention of surfers in the 1960s, and the former fishing village has never been the same. Does it get a bad rap?