Bali – the Island of the Gods – is a perfect place to escape from the cold and humid weather in Europe. In the Royal Seminyak Bali Hotel – formerly Bali Imperial, one of the Leading Hotels in the World – in Legian, you find a pleasant atmosphere with a perfect service. The garden and […]
Indonesia
Tenganan – Bali
Tenganan is a village on Bali where the inhabitants are part the Bali Aga people. The Bali Aga people are the original inhabitants of Bali. For millennia they led a strictly insulated and withdrawn life in their villages. As they belong to the landowners, they have no need to do physical work. The surrounding rice […]
Ubud – Bali
Ubud in Bali is approx. 30 km north of Denpasar and is a major arts and cultural center of the island. Mainly painting (often on textiles) and wood and stone carving are practiced here. The biggest tourist attraction is the Ubud Monkey Forest, an approximately 10 hectares large sacred nature reserve with some temples. Approximately 350 […]
Kuta – Bali
Kuta is located in the south of the island of Bali in Indonesia. The city offers almost everything tourists desire, money changers, hotels, discos and in particular a miles long broad sandy beach. The beach is well-liked by surfers. For Australians, the holiday paradise is almost on the doorstep. In Kuta, you can admire colorful […]
Traditional Dancing on the island of Lombok
On the island of Lombok, we experience an evening with traditional dance. The dancers were accompanied by a gamelan orchestra. The music on Lombok is manifold because it is affected by various cultures. Old Malayan influences came from the neighboring islands of Bali and Java and Islamic influences from Sumatra, Sulawesi and Sumbawa. Text, photos […]