Tag: Culture
No Naipaul at Ubud Writers Festival
Nobel Laureate Sir VS Naipaul will no longer be joining the literary lineup for this year’s Festival. As a not-for-profit Festival, the Ubud Writers & Readers...
Bali. Who Owns That Tourist?
Long-term expats, culture vultures, sensitive students and the “I Know Bali Better Than You” crew may complain that they’re different, that their relationships...
The Balinese Name Game
Most guidebooks say that naming in Bali is a relatively simple business. The first child is called Wayan (or Putu if the family is of high caste). The second is...
Balinese Art that Bites
This friend of mine, like many others in the area, had followed the tourist boom, selling some family land and trading on the reputation of Bali as an island of artists...
Bali’s Hidden Beaches: Some of Bali’s Least Visited, Most Stunning Beaches!
By: Prima Frambawati Bali beaches are a playground for sunbathers, surfers and hawkers. Kuta beach offers quite the spectacle, but isn’t the most tranquil beach...
The Best Surfing Spots in Bali: A Top 5 from Beginners to Pro Surfers
By: Prima Ayu Bali is not just a tropical getaway and a honeymoon hotspot, it’s also a paradise for surfers! Bali and the surrounding islands have some great...
Have the Guts to Eat from the Street
By: Hush Petersen, first published in Jakarta Expat There are two kinds of people in Jakarta: the ones that eat street food and the ones that don’t. The ones that do...
Spiritual tourism in Bali
If you’re seeking enlightenment, there’s no better place to find it than in Bali. At least that’s what the brochures say. According to Weaving the Wisdom...
Balinese Food: Some Balinese Culinary Treats you have to Try
By: Prima Frambawati Visiting Bali is simply not complete if you don’t explore the Balinese cuisine. The Indonesian stereotype is that Balinese are too busy...
Ubud Guesthouses & Homestays: Rice Paddy Views to Remember
By: Prima Frambawati Ubud is widely regarded as the cultural capital of Bali. It is also host to international events like the yearly International Ubud Writers and ...
