A frequent traveller makes her first trip to Bali. As she tires of luxuriating within the confines of her 4.5 star resort, she decides to take a tour. How will it compare to the tours she has taken in other parts of Southeast Asia?
Travelogue: Up Close and Personal in Kuta with Ogoh Ogoh on Silent Day Eve
Kuta is the best spot in Bali to view ogoh ogoh on Silent Day Eve, locals says.
Travelogue: Getting Up Close and Personal with Pachyderms
Michael Taylor reminisces about the Elephant Safari Park Lodge in Taro, Bali, where he gets up close and personal with pachyderms, a.k.a. elephants
Travelogue: Resort on the Outskirts of Ubud Set Amid Undulating Rice Paddies
A former private estate, The Chedi Club is an all villa resort set amid rice paddies on the outskirts of Ubud. Rooms are hung with art and feature indoor outdoor bathrooms..
Travelogue: Beach at Seminyak Offers Something for Everyone – from Kites to Live Music to Archery Sets
Beach in Seminyak, Bali, offers something for everyone. There is a hotel (but no highrises). There is a temple. There are food and beverage outlets with live music. There are ambulant vendors selling all manner of things.
Travelogue: West Meets East at ‘Balinese Barbecue’ (a.k.a ‘Cremation’)
First hand account of a cremation in Bali. The Balinese are Hindus, and their cremations are elaborate affairs. They begin with lavish processions and often end at the beach, where many ceremonies take place.
Travelogue: Serendipity vs Travel Guides, Do They Discourage Discovery?
Travel guides - do they help travelers plan better trips or do they inhibit spontaneity and a sense of discovery? A travel bloggers ponders travel guides as he prepares for a four week trip to Bali
Bali 101: Introduction
Travel Basics Bali is a relatively small island within the world's largest archipelago. It is a province of Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country. Bali has a unique culture. The overwhelming majority of the people are Hindu, and religion forms an important part of their lives. They pray daily, wear beautiful clothes, and make frequent …
Indonesia: Airports Closed as Volcanic Ash Clouds Skies, Bali Hotel Ass’n Issues Guidelines
Bali Hotels Association urges hotels to show empathy to travelers whose travel plans have been disrupted by flight cancelations because of volcanic eruption.
Travelogue: Balinese Farewell, My 21 Day Odyssey Ends
Michael Taylor's 21 day journey around Bali, Indonesia, ends on a positive – and emotional – note.