Virgin Coconut Oil is achieved by using fresh coconut meat or what is called non-copra. Chemicals and high heating are not used in further refining, since the natural, pure coconut oil is very stable with a shelf life of several…
Galungan All Over Bali
Today, on 20 August, Bali celebrates Galungan. This festivity falls every six Balinese month or every 210 days and is marked with en masse worship on the victory of good qualities against the bad ones within each individual Hindu devotee.…
Indonesian Independence Day
Today, on 17 August, the Indonesians, including Balinese community, celebrate their Independence Day. Indonesia proclaimed its independence as a sovereign state on 17 August 1945. On this occasion let’s make an excursion into history: Beginning in the sixteenth century, successive…
Bali Tourist Arrivals 2008 (January-June)
Newly released half-yearly results of 2008 compared with old heydays of 2001, the time before 9-11, Bali bombs, tsunami and other disasters. The 13 major markets above make up 85% of the total arrivals. The number of guests…
Brillant Bali Photos by Brandon Hoover
These awesome photos from Bali could make you curious about the man behind the camera, an American guy makin his way from the exotic island of Java, who says: “Indonesia has been my home for many years. It is a…