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Is Bali Paradise?

Is Bali Paradise?

By on 05/11/2012 in Indonesia, Photo Essays

“Paradise” is a word often used to describe the island of Bali. Here are 6 reasons people might call Bali paradise. Do I agree? See my conclusion at the bottom of this post. 1.  The beaches and the views 2. The luxurious grounds of restaurants and hotels: 3.  The nature: 4.  The customs: 5. The [...]

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My Favorite Day on the Island of Bali

My Favorite Day on the Island of Bali

By on 11/22/2011 in Indonesia, Travel Tips and Inspiration, Travel with kids

I love birds. Really. So when we went to Bali the first time, I was sad not to have time to visit the Bali Bird Park but made absolutely sure we would get there during our second visit. Our one-day visit to the park and the Sangeh Monkey Forest ended up being my favorite day [...]

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A Travel Photo Treat: Java’s Volcanoes

By on 09/28/2011 in A Travel Photo Treat, Indonesia

Sometimes the best views of the places we visit are from the airplane (if you’re fortunate enough to get a window seat, that is). On this short flight from Jogjakarta, on the Indonesian island of Java, to Denpasar, Bali, I was treated to this view of 3 of Java’s volcanoes. It is moments like these [...]

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ArtSmart Roundtable: Prambanan Hindu Temples

ArtSmart Roundtable: Prambanan Hindu Temples

By on 09/26/2011 in Great Art Series, Indonesia

This is the second round of the ArtSmart Blogging Roundtable, and this time the topic is religious architecture. It took me a long time to choose what to write about because I adore religious buildings of all kinds. The majestic cathedrals of Europe, the delicate calligraphy of Islamic architecture, the dazzling colors and details of [...]

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Do you know? #14 Answer: Borobudur

Do you know? #14 Answer: Borobudur

By on 06/14/2010 in Indonesia

The answer to Do you know? #14 is Borobudur monument on the island of Java in Indonesia.  This place is amazing!  It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most recognizable and important Buddhist monuments in the world.  It dates from the 8th and 9th centuries. 

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A Travel Photo Treat: Bali

A Travel Photo Treat: Bali

By on 03/08/2010 in A Travel Photo Treat, Indonesia

My last morning on the magical island of Bali… Eating breakfast on the beach and feeling disappointed because after just a few wonderful days on Bali, I wasn’t at all ready to leave.  Watching this woman walking slowly along the water in the early morning, balancing stuff on her head as many locals there do, [...]

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A Travel Photo Treat: Bali

A Travel Photo Treat: Bali

By on 02/21/2010 in A Travel Photo Treat, Indonesia

Bali is Hindu, making it unusual among the mostly Muslim population of Indonesia and giving the island a strong and unique religious feeling.  One of the ways a visitor can witness this is through these little offerings.  The Balinese prepare offerings to the gods every morning or at times throughout the day.  They consist of fresh flowers, incense, [...]

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