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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.

Bedugul Botanical Garden Reopens After Five-Month Coronavirus Closure

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  The main gate/ entrance of the Bedugul Botanical Garden July 2020 - Green, cool mountain air, and lake-side temples view when entering Bedugul, Bali’s central highlands. The air conditioning is not needed, simply open the car window to enjoy the fresh air that cannot be found in urban. It needs at least 90 minutes to drive from Denpasar to the north. Do not be surprised if you have reached the location and have to queue in the long line at the entrance of the botanical garden. Yes, the wait is over since the garden reopens after a 5-month break due to the pandemic.     In the new normal, the garden as well as known as the Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali applies health protocols by selling tickets online, examining body temperature of visitors at the entrance, and providing bamboo handwashing with a free-hands method (step on the switch on to run the water out), and it is available in the trekking area. Whilst, the garden, which is close to Lake Bratan, also applies a zero-phase with t

Alas Kedaton, Bali Launches Its Lively Rides and FREE Entrance

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Feed the monkeys in the area is legal as long as under supervision of the officer September 2020 - Down along a path in a protected grove with its fresh air is much needed. Specifically for those who have been staying at home for several months during the pandemic. Therefore, the outdoor helps in providing the air circulation in our body like in Alas Kedaton which has a path that can be used for light exercise; jogging, cycling, or just a leisurely walk with the family. The 12-hectare forestland of Alas Kedaton which is located in Tabanan, Bali lies 6-hectare of the protected grove and the remaining 6-hectare consists of a sacred temple, 202 souvenir shops, and food & beverage shops which, unfortunately, the last six months none of them have been open due to pandemic. And the most recent thing that can be found in the area is three rides consisting of flying fox, sky/ air bike, and Balinese traditional swing. “Since we launched it in the early of August, the traditional swing is