Bali Off The Beaten Path

  Wall with 1372 names at Margarana
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  • Wall with 1372 names at Margarana
      Wall with 1372 names at Margarana
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  • Pandji Tisna
      Pandji Tisna
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  • The Margarana cemetery
      The Margarana cemetery
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  • Interior of the Margarana museum
      Interior of the Margarana museum
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  • Inscription on Pandji Tisna
      Inscription on Pandji Tisna
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Three museums that must be seen

by jonbarb709

I know your not too excited about museums. But, you definitely have to see these in Ubud.There are three fantastic museums in Ubud that you need to to stop in. The prices to go in are about $3 to $5. all worth it.I am not going to write a long narrative about them, look them up in your tour guide book and definitely go.Neka Museum - there are two in Ubud. One is outside of town (thats the one we went to)and right across the street from Naughty Nuri's restaurant ( a good place for ribs) The Neka is just beautiful and the view is outstanding.Blanco Museum - same direction as the Neka. The father has recently passed away and now the son is the main star. Just an outstanding museum. There Temple area is just beautiful.Arma Museum - the museum is great and there is also a restaurant that specializes in Thai food. Both are outstanding.You definitely are not going to walk to the Neka Museum...

A Visit to Tenganan Village & Meet The Bali Aga...

by imran8852

If you have more time do visit Tenganan Village. Situated in the eastern part of Bali, About 17 km from Amlapura, of Karangasem Regency, and approximately 65 kilometers drive from Denpasar. You can see for yourself how hand weaved cloth was made & learn more about the Bali Aga people. You’ll be asked to sign in the guest book & your donation will be greatly appreciated as an entrance fees (No fix amount it’s all up to you) The Aga people are prohibited to marry other than their clan. Anyone from Aga clan that married an outsider will be deprived from their rights to inherit anything and their parents will also have to pay the penalty!

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Salt Making At Kusamba

by imran8852

There is a salt making place at Kusamba, after Goa lawah. Here you can witness the everyday life of Balinese locals harvesting salt. Harvesting salt is a long and tiring procedure! The quantity of the salt actually depends on the weather. If the weather is good, they can produce more kilos and vice-versa. You can also ask the locals to explain the procedures of making salt!

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A house with a difference

by aussiejen

While staying in Pacung, David very kindly gave us a guided tour of the nearby area. This is definitely a house with a difference! Can't say I've seen any other houses with a birds head attached quite like this one.

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Geger Beach

by RoyJava

I just heard the Pantai Geger, or Geger Beach, is hot and trendy today.The Geger Beach you can find on the East of Bali, close to Nusa Dua. The beach is clean and comfortable, has yellow-white sand and nice, clean water. Western people with kids love to come here, because there is no undercurrent like on the West coast of Bali (Kuta, Legian, Seminyak).So there are not those high, large waves and you cannot surf either. If you do like a quiet beach (not that much beach vendors, no shops) with a nice restaurant, sunshades, topless sunbathing, come to the Pantai Geger during the week. In weekends lot of crowds and popular time for tourists ...Another speciality is the ceremonial rites for the cremation. I heard that and made me some privat rituals here ...

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Fragrant Rice

by shelnlin

I just finished off reading a wonderful book (part biography part cookbook) written by an Australian woman called Janet De Neefe who married a Balianese man and who runs her own Cooking school in Ubud. Although I have never been to the school, it makes me want to return to Bali and visit the places that I only passed through and stop and soak in the atmosphere a bit more. It even has me tempted to find out what it would be like to teach English over there. Janet's book is a delightful read and I loved her index filled with all these different ingredients found in Balinese cooking. I ended up making a yummy sticky black rice recently and was very impressed with the way it turned out. This book is a must for a foodie like me and I was so surprised that I got a copy in near perfect condition at my local Salvation Army shop. To sign up for one of Janet's cooking classes or to read more about...

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Early morning walk among the rice fields

by gypsysoul73

We got up at 6 am to take an early morning guided walk through the rice fields of Ubud. One of the bungalow's staff served as our guide, and he showed us his backyard, literally. The rice fields were just a five minute walk from the hotel. Every plant, every tree, every flower, every animal, was pointed out and explained. It was a very unique and pleasant experience.

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Dreamland of Bali

by efoo

Dreamland located at the south of Bali. A secluded beach with basic accommodation and warungs (eating places). Sandy beach and clear blue waters. Place to surf and swim or just lazing at the beach. Hire a driver to bring you there. Economical if go in a group as need to pay entry fees.

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GET OUT OF KUTA!

by Ubudian

Off the beaten track, as it means in Bali, is literally anywhere else than Kuta, Legian, Seminyak or Sanur. Each of these areas is highly commercialized and over developed. They do not represent what I have called for years, “the real Bali.” For the “off the beaten track” adventure and exploration of Bali, one has to get out of the southern area and head north, east, or west...and preferably, all three on a great 4 or 5 day road trip.Road trips can be done in three ways. One way is to hire a good English speaking Balinese driver, and head off. Another way is to rent your own car, a Jimmy, or a Kijan, or a motorbike, and self drive. Another way is to undertake the “bemo” experience. Bemos are minibuses that conduct their routes on a short basis, usually within their own regency, going from village to village. The passengers in bemos often include live stock for market, as well as produce,...

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The Pura Puseh Batubulan (Batubulan Temple)

by austarman

Driving northeast from Denpaser you will come to a stone carving village of Batubulan.It is easily visited when driving between the Kuta,Denpaser region and going towards Ubud as it is about halfway.This place is also famous for it's Barong dance and has a rather impressive temple called the Pura Puseh Batubulan.If you want to see it you will need a driver and the best in Bali is Dewa Putu Suarjata who's number is below.

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Q:  Hello, im 22yrs, british and female. Im thinking of doing about three weeks in march, im not wanting to spend alot, and a little... 

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A: For culture and authenticity, the UBUD area is ideal. Easy to arrange tours from this area as well if you want to travel deeper into Bali. Having said that, it is not... 

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