Galungan, the most important of the Bali holidays, is an ideal time for a Bali vacation. Galungan lasts for over a week, and culminates on Kuningan, the final ceremonial day. The Balinese believe that their ancestors and gods return to earth for Galungan, and depart on Kuningan. It is impossible to ignore the preparations for [...]
Looking for things to do in Bali? Consider planning a stay at our Bali villa that coincides with the BaliSpirit festival in Ubud, happening this year March 20-24. A “spiritually charged event that celebrates the synergy of global cultural collaboration through wellness and the arts”, the BaliSpirit Festival is like nothing else. Yoga enthusiasts will [...]
For those who would like their Bali vacation to include an education in Balinese culture and a day devoted to their own spiritual growth, Nyepi is a great time to visit. The Balinese devote a full 24 hours on Nyepi or “Day of Silence” to meditation and prayer. Everything closes (even the airport), and people [...]
Bali is a dynamic spiritual center, host to a number of retreat centers, holistic wellness education programs, and a thriving yoga community. If you are looking for healthy, spiritually centered things to do in Bali, you can’t go wrong with a yoga class or two, or even yoga teacher training certification. There are so many [...]
For those who prefer to eat raw foods, Bali is truly paradise. While the kitchen of our Bali luxury villa has everything you need to prepare your own raw foods, Ubud also has an extensive selection of restaurants and cooking schools that focus specifically on raw and vegetarian cuisine. If you want raw food to [...]
It is not hard to eat well in Bali, but finding traditional Balinese food might be harder than you think. Going out to dinner is not part of Balinese culture, so every day food, which consists mostly of rice, vegetables, a small amount of fish or meat, and condiments, is almost always cooked at home. [...]
We previously mentioned that no matter what time of year your Bali vacation takes place, you will likely be able to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of some sort of celebration. While April and October are generally the busiest times for Bali holidays, there are festivals and ceremonies all year round, and this past [...]
Bali provides inspiration to countless visual artists, both native and those who have visited and fallen irrevocably in love with the tropical scenery and the mystical serenity of the island. You need look no farther than the walls of our Bali villa to enjoy the work of some of Bali’s best-known visual artists. However, if [...]
Just 6 kilometers from our Bali villa, Goa Gajah or the “Elephant Cave” is one of Bali’s most historically significant and mysterious sites. Not much is known about this site, but a mix of Hindu and Buddhist representations make for a unique visit among things to do in Bali. Built around the 11th century, it [...]
One of our favorite things to do in Bali is visit the local temples. The village temple acts as the center of everyday religious activities for the village inhabitants. Other temples are reserved for festivals and special ceremonies. Time your visit with one of Bali’s many holidays or on a temple’s anniversary, called an odalan, [...]