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Pool, Culinary, and Cocktail in One Place

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Swinging at The Kawi Resto, Pool, and Bar-Tegalalang, Bali Tegalalang, January 2021 - Tegalalang is known for its rice terrace. A perfect place to go if you long for tranquility and calmness. The beauty of the landscape in this area inspires businessman to open a business to complement an area as a tourist location. Located on the crossroads to the well-known rice terrace in Tegalalang, you’ll find The Kawi Resto, Pool, and Bar – a relaxed resto by day. Reopened after almost a year's break due to pandemic.   The Kawi Resto, Pool, and Bar pride itself on fabulous service and facilities such as 3 swimming pools, a restaurant designed with bamboo-the semi-outdoor and cozy gazebo-open air seating that is elevated with the cool highland breeze and exquisite panoramic views of rice terrace.    Offering perfect dishes from local to Western. Open all day for brunch, lunch, and early dinner, this restaurant boasts a relaxed and welcoming ambiance that is a place for everyone. A swimming po

Joining the We Love Bali Program

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The ongoing pandemic in 2020 affects all fields, especially the economy which is declining in all circles Specifically to the regions which rely on tourism as an economic wheel such as Bali. Therefore, The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy took the initiative to revive the local community's economy by collaborating with the travel agency, professional convention organizer, and local guides on the We Love Bali program which was held from October to November 2020. The event invites all bloggers, vloggers, and travel agents to participate by deploying them to several tourism places by showing that tourism in Bali is ready to welcome both domestic and international tourists, because Bali has implemented CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environmental Sustainable). I joined this cool event! Initially, I chose the program with the Nusa Lembongan-Nusa Penida trip, but it turned out the quota was full after registered, so I was transferred to another program. But, to be hon

Sacred yet Stunning of Pura Pucak Mangu

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I conquered the Pura Pucak Mangu of Mount Catur, Bali Temple is on the traveler’s bucket list when visiting Bali. However, the Balinese sacred temple is mostly located in unique places, therefore, needs an extra effort to reach it.  One of them is Pucak Mangu Temple which is located at the top of Mount Catur. Even though it is the 4th highest mountain in Bali, it sounds unfamiliar to the Balinese themselves. However, when you ask about Pucak Mangu Temple, they will be happy to give you directions to get there.  Why Pucak Mangu Temple sounds more familiar than Mount Catur itself to Balinese? Because Hindus in Bali believe the temple is one of the Kahyangan Jagat Temples from nine temples spread across nine cardinal directions, aimed to foresee any evil attack from any direction, and repel it.  The Temple has been around since the megalithic era in Bali, based on the big ancient artifact found in the site where the temple nestles. Apart from that, it was also here the King of Mengwi

A Perfect Place to Learn About the Balinese Daily Life

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Rumah Desa Balinese Home & Cooking Studio is a perfect place to learn about the Balinese daily life Bali may be the holiday destination but behind the scene of it don’t you curious about Balinese daily life?   Rumah Desa Balinese Home & Cooking Studio offers an experience the real of Bali by staying in one of its homestays. By overnight stay, you will participate in their daily life. When you start entering the main gate of Rumah Desa Balinese Home & Cooking Studio, you will be invited to take a tour around Balinese traditional house or well known with its family compound, is inhabited by a large family consisting of more than 3 families with their distinctive characteristics, namely Bale Dangin, built on the east side. This room was built with an open concept covered by a roof and a curtain which is filled with 2 beds, a bed that functions as a bed used by the oldest family, while the bed next to it is filled with ceremonial equipment from birth, adolescence, marriage,

Tirta Empul: Purification in the New Normal

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  Purification at Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali September 2020 - September 2016 was the first time I moved from Jakarta to Bali, officially, yes, I moved from Jakarta to Bali. Administratively I am a citizen of Jakarta but my job and residence are legally in Bali. During that time, I have been explored every tourism places in the island. Unfortunately, I lack the island of God's culture. Yes, in the past four years I have never personally seen the purification process carried out by Hindus in Bali. And, the opportunity finally came, because one of a friend from Jakarta who has lived longer in Bali, she decided to do a purification process which she has done before while living on the island of Gods. The day has come for us headed to Tampaksiring to accompany her to do purification guided by one of our Balinese friends. We departed from Denpasar to Tirta Empul which is located in Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali. It takes about an hour's drive without significant tr

Scooter, Eat, Repeat at Bali Funtastic

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  Scootering at Bali Funtastic August 2020 - The other way to have fun under the sun. Experience a different type of escape from reality at Bali Funtastic, Bali’s even Indonesia’s first scooter tour opens. Down along the countryside in Tegalalang, Gianyar by scooter with its rice field terrace view and be pleased with fresh air is the newest excursion destination. The scenery is fascinating, so be sure you bring your camera to take the picture or stop by at the creek to splash its crystal clear water. Don’t worry to get lost while riding your scooter down the road, because a guide that has been provided by Bali Funtastic will be your tour leader. “During the promotion, it will cost you Rp 100.000 per scooter with 45 minutes track and inclusive a glass of ice tea.” Said Ketut Agus, General Manager of Bali Funtastic.   Not just a place to have fun, moreover, Bali Funtastic is a restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from local to western with their signature. For instance, the tu

Gianyar Unveiled Its Hidden Gem of Suwat Waterfall

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  Suwat Waterfall August 2020 – Bali is not just its beaches. Numerous paths in Bali will take you to untouched places. For those who claimed themselves as an explorer, so, it’s the time for you to discover the secrets that the Island of Gods has hidden far away from the commercial tourist. Suwat Waterfall is one of them to be explored.  Suwat waterfall is taken from the name of its village and perfect for those who searching for solitude hidden deep in jungles located in Gianyar region, just an hour drive from Denpasar and one hour thirty minutes from Kuta. The waterfall is officially open for the public in September 2019 and managed by Suwat Village itself. Due to the pandemic, the waterfall was closed and reopened in July 2020 for the public by implementing health protocol, providing handwashing near to the entrance ticket box.  The entrance fee will be Rp 15.000 for adults and children will be Rp 10.000.    From the entrance, visitors will be fascinated by the turtle-like gate.