What is Bali Known For? Everything That Makes the Island Special
Many travelers planning their first trip to Indonesia often find themselves asking what is Bali known for beyond the famous…
Punapi Gatra: The Balinese Way of Asking “How Are You?”Â
There is a moment that happens to almost every traveler in Bali, usually somewhere between a rice terrace in Ubud…
Om Swastyastu: The Balinese Greeting Every Visitor Should Know
Step off the plane at Ngurah Rai, walk into almost any hotel lobby, temple entrance, or village ceremony in Bali,…
Mbok: The Balinese Word That Opens Every Door
Walk into any warung, step into a small shop in Ubud, or ask for directions along a village lane in…
E2C Coffee & Eatery Ubud: The Hidden Gem That Gets Everything Right
Ubud is full of cafés that look the part but don’t always deliver on the details. E2C Coffee & Eatery…
Ngaben: Bali’s Sacred Cremation Ceremony and What Every Visitor Should Know
If you’ve ever walked through a Balinese village and heard the sound of gamelan drifting from a nearby street or…
Pecalang: Getting to Know Bali’s Traditional Guardians in Checkered Sarongs
If you’ve spent any time in Bali, you’ve almost certainly seen them men in black-and-white checkered sarongs standing at the…
Why Are There So Many Kites in Bali? The Cultural Tradition Behind the Sky
If you’ve spent any time in Bali between June and September, you’ve almost certainly looked up and seen the sky…