The highly spiritual dance drama, wayang wong Tejakula, has its roots in a migrant community. Alpha Savitri explores this history, and the mystical tales that surround it.
Winner of the 1992 Omega Cat Poetry Chapbook Competition, On the Back of the Dragon was James Penha's first collection of lyric and narrative poems from exotic locales in Asia.
http://islands.com/freeissue ISLANDS magazine presents the 12 must-see islands for any traveler's wish list. Stunning photos and inspirational text brings each destination to life, from Bora Bora t...
http://islands.com/freeissue The all-new "Dream Big" issue of ISLANDS magazine features the 12 must-see islands on every traveler's wish list, plus the best rooms with a view, the best trip to the ...
http://islands.com/freeissue From the new issue of Islands magazine on newsstands now, here are the top 10 island hotels and resorts in the world that offer the most spectacular views from the room...
Underwater Wedding
Getting married is one of the most unforgettable moments in one's life.
Bali is a perfect place for weddings or honeymoons due to its tropical climate, gorgeous scenery and myst...
Museum Rudana
Established in 1995, Museum Rudana is located in the tranquil atmosphere of Ubud. The museum boasts an outstanding collection of Balinese and Indonesian classical, traditional, and co...
More Than A Museum
Tucked in the vibrant, artistic village of Ubud, Agung Rai Museum offers a tranquil atmosphere to appreciate the visual arts. But more than that, this is a place where one can in...
Oh, Mola mola!
Many of us undertake a long journey to reach our holiday destination. So many things can happen on this road to escape routine. When finally we reach our dream location, most of us j...
Exploring a Bird's-eye View
Up, up, and away! I love take-offs and landings because I can observe the passing landscape from on high. I'm a self-confessed window-seat junkie, and can put up a fight...
Bali Waterbom
Slippery slopes to happiness! This modern water world with myriad slides and many other attractions is located on 3,5 hectares land in the heart of Kuta just in front of Kartika Plaza...
Homage To The Gods
Dance In Bali Late every Sunday afternoon in my compound I hear the sound of girlish laughter as a group of young girls come for their weekly dance lesson. A creaky old cassette ...
Magical Evening at Uluwatu - Bali
From the top of the cliff that towers above the legendary surf breaks of Southern Bali, I could see the turquoise water smash on the rocks and enter the caves whi...
Tanah Lot - Temple in the Ocean - Bali
When the sun is setting creating a the mixture of magenta and orange colors on the sky and the tide rises, the beauty of Tanah Lot is a very spectacular sigh...
A rainy day in Kintamani (Bali)
This hill town has a unique and magnificent beauty yet somehow fails to attract the visitors it deserves mostly because of a reputation for having hawkers roaming a...
Besakih, The Mother Temple in Bali
This majestic temple complex nestles at the foot of Mount Agung. It is the place where the Hindus come for blessing and the tourists come for its unique ancient ...
The "Giant" Adventure in Bali
Hidden away from the bounds of modern life, great creatures live in the vivid green jungle surrounding a humble traditional village: Gianyar Regency's Taro village is...
Bali Bird Park
Bali Bird Park is one of alternatif tourism in Bali. At the Bali Bird Park you can find the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from ...