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Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, a beautiful temple in Bali

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Image: melancongkebali.blogspot.com If you go to Bali, you will feel the atmosphere of religious and sacred when you come to the temple, where Hindus in Bali to worship the Almighty God. There are a few temples that I recommend to you visit, from historical aspects, the sanctity and beauty. The beauty of the temples in Bali is not only due to its unique Balinese architecture, but also because the location was deliberately chosen by its founders.   There are six main temples ( Sad Kahyangan ) in Bali in addition to thousands of other temples that is easy to find in all the villages, in the fields, on the banks of the river, at the top of the hill and at the foot of the mountain, even a temple in every Balinese family home. I would definitely recommend you to visit Besakih, the largest temple in Bali, and Pura Tanah Lot is famous for standing on a rock and very beautiful at sunset, and many others like Pura Taman Ayun Temple, Pura Gowa Lawah or Jagadnatha in Denpasar. On this

Fantastic Diving in Maratua

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Underwater adventure  Sunbathing in Gusung Island. Image: wantugo.blogspot.com If you've ever visited Bali, your holiday is actually quite complete, but if you still have more time, I suggest you to enjoy the beauty of the sea on the island of Maratua. The beauty of this island is not only supported by its natural beauty, but also everything that lives on this island. Maratua Island is including the outer islands in Berau, North East Kalimantan. The island is a popular tourist destination for marine tourism.  Travelling in Maratua Island will not be memorable without jumping into the sea even if you only snorkel (sub surface) or shallow diving (skin diving).  If you do not bring equipment, Maratua Paradise Resort prepare various kinds of equipment, such as the following master scuba diver diving mask, snorkel, frog legs (fins dive) and buoys.

Surfing on the Medewi Beach

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  Bali is a beautiful tropical island; not only from the perspective of art, culture, customs and friendly locals, as well as the blessing of the Gods give natural beauty of Bali. If you go to Bali, you will see mountains, lakes, rivers, cliffs, terraced rice paddies, mild weather and many beaches have a unique character. Beaches in Bali are generally suitable for relaxing or sunbathing, diving, fishing and surfing. Surfing in Bali . Image: artproba.deviantart.com You may have heard the beaches in Bali such as Dreamland beach, Kuta, Sanur or Seminyak Beach located around the Badung regency. In addition to the Dreamland beach or Kuta beach, then you can also surf the Medewi.  In general, Kuta beach and Medewi have the same characteristics, the weather is good and it also has large current surges, making it suitable for surfing. In addition, both the beach is also located in the south of Bali.  Kuta beach has white sand while Medewi black sandy beaches.

Family vacation in paradise

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Do you have a plan to bring your children and family for an adventure holiday in a tropical paradise? Bring them to Bali.  Bali is blessed with a natural panorama and unique culture. And blessed with white and black sandy beaches, lovely waves, natural hot springs, and lush tropical gardens. Bali is known as 'The Last Paradise'.  Balinese culture has a high value of civilization, based on Hindu religion which teaches friendliness, humanity, a high appreciation of nature and great respect to the arts. Bali, therefore, is the perfect place for an entire family holiday and adventure. It's a place where you will find comfortable lodgings, caring service, a wealth of leisure activities mixed with friendly people and a welcome atmosphere.

Tirta Gangga a beatiful heritage in Bali

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Bali is not just Kuta beach, Nusa Dua or Ubud.  Bali is a very unique island. There are many great places in Bali. Don’t forget to visit the east side of this beautiful island to visit a Balinese heritage, Tirta  Gangga. Tirta Gangga, meaning holy water of the Ganges in Balinese, is one of the world's romantic gardens out of time. Gushing springs flowing from beneath an ancient Banyan tree and holy temple fill the myriad reflecting and swimming pools that grace the Water Palace.

Barong Dance

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Bali is a fantastic island. You can enjoy the nature, food, art and culture. So, don’t forget to attend a great Balinese performance. The Barong Dance is one of the  Balinese beautiful dances, funny plus actions and very attractive. "Lord of the forest" and magical protector of Balinese villages, the Barong is a mythical, shaggy half-dog, half-lion creature,a with long mane, fantastic fangs, and bulging eyes. It is propelled by two men who maneuver the costume with whimsical and mischievous movements to express its fun-loving nature. Barong's opponent is Rangda, the evil witch who rules over the spirits of Darkness. The Barong dance epitomizes the eternal struggle between good and evil. The fight of Barong and Rangda is also a topic of traditional narratives performed in temples and takes various forms. The Barong will snap its jaws at the gamelan, prancearound a bit, and enjoy the acclaim of its supporters - a group of kris-wielding men. Then ferocious Rangda will

Cremation in Bali

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Bali after life. It's a very unique tradition in paradise.  Bali is well-known because of the beautiful landscape, holly ceremony in Pura (temple), wedding ceremony, sunset in Kuta beach, sacred mountain, fire dance, handicraft, gamelan (Balinese music), also recognized with the majestic cremation ceremony. The tradition in Bali is started  from birth until death. If you have free time in the near future don’t forget to take a tour to Bali, the last paradise on earth. You will see a lot of uniqueness of the Balinese ritual and ceremony. Make sure that you are not just stay in the Balinese Hotel in Nusa Dua or a beautiful villa in Ubud or Candi Dasa. You must take chance to see around Bali. Please ask your Balinese guide to find out about the ritual such as ceremony in Balinese temple or the cremation. You will enjoy a lot of Balinese art and culture directly with your own eyes.

Adventure in Nusa Penida

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Fantastic Adventure in Bali. Are you ready? Bali is real fantastic for family holiday and adventure or outdoor sports. Bali also known as the "ISLAND OF A THOUSAND TEMPLE " a true paradise that is renowned worldwide, Bali attracts and endless stream of visitors because of thousand reasons "The Other Reason is The Dive Site" it's very fantastic and spectacular.... If you go to Bali don’t forget to try a real adventure in Nusa Penida. This small island located at across the Badung Strait from Bali's southern tip, offers some of the best diving to be found anywhere. But conditions around Penida and its two small sister islands-Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan-can sometimes are difficult, with unpredictable currents reaching four or more knots.