Dance, Sing, Stretch and Meditate in Ubud in December

a weekend festival celebrating dance, yoga, active meditation, sound healing and live music will the held at The Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali December 7-9, 2012. The Indonesian Ministry of Creative Economy, BaliSpirit Festival and The Yoga Barn jointly sponsor the event Sapta Nirwandar, Deputy Minister of Tourism and the Creative Economy, said the festival will help attract tourist visitors to Bali while building awareness and respect for local...

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Free Things to do in Bali, easy ways to save on your holiday budget....

Spending your holiday in Bali can get pretty expensive despite the island being part of Indonesia. Luckily there are still many great things you can do to discover the beauties of the island without spending one single Dollar or Rupiah. Here we have listed 10 free things to do in Bali which you can use to fill up a couple of days of your holiday. Witness a temple ceremony: Ceremonies and religious festivals are a big happening in Bali especially...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Jimbaran Jimbaran beach is one of the finest of the south Bali beaches, it’s wide, long (5km) and it is perfect for jogging or swimming. The white sandy beach is located just south of the international Ngurah Rai airport but you won’t notice any of the noise. My girlfriend at Jimbaran bay... When you arrive early in the morning you can see the fishermen coming back with their catch in the half-moon shaped bay...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Balangan There are two roads leading to Balangan beach. One is a side road just before entering the Dreamland gates. This one is well paved and leads through a couple of Balinese villages until you arrive at the dirt road that takes you to the beach. If you are travelling by car it can get pretty bumpy from here. It makes it easier to go by motor bike. We took the road from Dreamland Beach. It passes the newly built...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Dreamland Dreamland beach is located south of Kuta, half way to Uluwatu. It is an amazingly beautiful strip of beach that is located right at the cliffs. The last time we were at Dreamland there was just one restaurant at the beach. But we expect some big changes in a short period of time. There was a lot of construction work going on so there might be more restaurants and shops coming in the near future. The white ...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Bingin Bingin beach is a very secluded beach, which means you have to put some effort to get there. But once you are at the beach you can catch your breath while watching the unforgettable ocean view. You can reach the beach by driving towards Uluwatu. At Pecatu you have to turn left and then right at the junction. From there you will see small handwritten signs showing you the way to the beach. So keep your eyes peeled... There...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Padang Padang When we saw Padang Padang beach for the first time, all that we could say was: “wow!!” From the road we could see the beautiful bay with white sand and for kilometers on end there was just the magnificent clear green-blue emerald colored water. Do I need to say more..? To get to this part of the south Bali beaches, drive towards Uluwatu and turn right at Pecatu. Follow the road until it splits...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Suluban/Uluwatu Uluwatu Beach or better known as Pantai Suluban have without question the most astonishing ocean colors I have seen on the entire island of Bali. The emerald green and blue shades make you want to jump in immediately. Unfortunately like other of the south Bali beaches it’s not suitable for swimming because there are a lot of sharp rocks and high waves, which can even reach up to 8m high. Not...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Nyang Nyang This beach is probably the most difficult to find and to reach. However with some extra effort and determination you will be rewarded. If you arrive at the right time of day... Nyang Nyang beach is located just a couple of kilometers west from the Uluwatu temple. To get there just follow the sign to Pecatu and from there drive on. After several minutes keep your eyes peeled because ...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Green Ball Green ball beach is not really a beach, but an excellent place to go surfing or just be amazed by its beauty. This beach is the most southern beach of all the south Bali beaches. It is pretty easy to find, just take the road to Uluwatu and follow the signs to the Bali Cliff Resort at the Ungasan junction. Then turn left just before you enter the resort gates. Just keep on going till you end up at the Pura...

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Surfers paradise at the South Bali Beaches

South Bali Beaches -- Nusa Dua Nusa Dua beach is what you expect of a tropical beach: beautiful white sandy beaches, trees that provide natural shading, dark blue sea and sunny skies. Along this section of the south Bali beaches there are many beach resorts which offer high class service. So this is the place to go to if you are planning a real holiday break. The first thing I noticed when I was on the beach was the soft sand between my...

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Things to do in Bali for every type of holiday...

There are many things to do in Bali for the active and the somewhat less active traveller. The Bali landscape offers ideal adventure tours such as rafting and hiking, while the cultural centre Ubud has many courses that travellers can join to create more understanding about the daily life of the friendly Balinese. Here is a list of things to do in Bali so you can experience the beautiful island to the fullest... Bali hiking: The mountainous...

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Bali Accommodations in and around Kuta Beach

Bali Accommodations in and around Kuta Beach An amazing larger choice of Bali accommodations for such a tiny village... At the end of the 60’s the Kuta beach area started to attract hippies and surfers who fell in love with its gorgeous beach, the surf breaks, the magic mushrooms and basic Bali accommodations under the palm trees. After these first flow of travellers all kinds of travellers came to the Kuta beach Bali area to spend their holidays. ...

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