Posts by Matt

The following Bali Hiking trails will take you across beautiful rice fields, through villages and on the top of the holy Mount Agung. Some of the hikes are for the really fit traveler while others...

Don’t be tempted to leave your helmet at your hotel. The Balinese often drive without one so you might think it is ok for you to do so as well. But the police will not tolerate a tourist driving...

Bali paintings were made for the kings and temples. However, with the arrival of western artists, this local art form started to change and evolved into different styles. When you are in Bali the...

Characteristics of the Bali religion are found all over the island. The best way to see it is to drive around the island. Before you know it you’ll see Balinese people making offerings in front of...

Traditional salt from Bali is mainly made in Amed. In this part of the island life is hard compared to other areas of the island. Here the local people are poor and the landscape is dry and arid. So...

The best place to find outstanding Balinese statues is in Batubulan (Moonstone). This village is located on the road between Denpasar and Ubud. This place is known throughout the island for its...