Balinese Hinduism and Tri Hita Karana In Bali, Hinduism is lived every day. The island is often called “The Island of 10,000 Temples” because of the omnipresence of its places of worship. But…

Part Five : Sanur When we were planning our itinerary, we realized that Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, would take place at the very end of our trip. We then looked for the…

Part Four : Nusa Penida Nusa Penida is one of the three islands off coast of Bali. Known for its beaches and spectacular cliffs, it was, after Ubud, the other destination I simply…

Part Three : Sidemen Sidemen is a small village in eastern Bali, surrounded by rice fields and overlooked by Mount Agung. It’s often described as what Ubud was 20 years ago. It’s a…