A Quiet Morning Walk in Kayu Putih Village
The morning was calm, with a cloudy sky hiding the sun. The weather was cool, not hot at all. My friend suggested we walk to get breakfast instead of riding. It seemed like a…
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From China to Bali: The Evolution of Syobak in Singaraja
One day while working, I ended up in a village called Kayu Putih in Singaraja, North Bali. It was midday, and lunchtime had arrived as the clock struck 13:20. So, my friend and I…
A Calm Sail on Amed Beach
When I arrived at Amed Beach, I saw many colorful Jukung boats resting on the black sand. Each boat had outriggers on both sides, helping to keep balance on the water. The sky…
Visiting A Snake-skinned fruit in Sibetan Village
Today, I went to East Bali, to a village called Sibetan. It took about two and half hours from Denpasar, the capital city of Bali. Sibetan is popular in Bali because it is the…
Returning to The Salt Maker of Kusamba
I arrived at Kusamba village again after some time just after midday. It is a seaside village known for its traditional salt-making. I stopped by one of the salt makers in the…
The Celukan Bawang Port of North Bali
Celukan Bawang is a harbor in North Bali. It’s about 110 kilometers north west of Denpasar (the Bali capital). The harbor is a gateway for both cargo and cruise ships. It plays…
A Family Adventure at Bendungan Benel
One afternoon, I finally had the chance to visit Bendungan Benel (Benel Dam), which is about a half-hour drive from my home in West Bali. I had tried to visit during the COVID…
When The Clock Strikes Twelve
It’s time to pick up my son from school again. This has been our routine at this school for the past five years. Soon, he’ll graduate in a couple of months and move on to junior…
Balinese Traditions: How We Prepare Segehan Every Day
I followed my wife to the riverside close to our home to gather some banana leaves for making offerings. You know, it's our tradition to make offerings for the gods, as all the…
Indonesia - Watching The Sunset At Tanah Lot
Hello there! Having completed my earlier travel posts on Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Hokkaido) and Maldives, in my previous posts, we have…
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