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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