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The Balinese Hindu religion comes from the Javanese Majapahit dynasty of Hindu-Buddhist heritage amalgamated with animistic belief of its indigenous people. Religion as it is practiced in Bali is a composite belief system that embraces Gods and demigods that are worshipped together with Buddhist heroes, the spirits of ancestors, indigenous agricultural deities and...
Where excitement and tranquillity co-exist.
One can loose sense of time when gazing upon such wonder!
Ever wondered what it feels like when a zebra walks up to your car window and demands a carrot bite? Dreamt of cuddling with an orang-utan or standing next to a pachyderm and snapping a shot for posterity? Impossible? Think again! Located amidst serene landscapes in Bogor, a two hour drive away from Jakarta’s International Airport lies an extraordinary drive-through...
Along misty mountain landscape and lush green tea plantations of Bandung lies the fabled crater of Mt. Tangkuban Perahu, the only ‘drive-up’ volcano on the island of Java, West Indonesia. The three-hour drive from Jakarta to the craters edge takes you through long winding pebbly roads, dense shrub, enthusiastic hikers, toiling farmers and occasional cars. But just...
At times you would think this is somewhere in scenic New Zealand… Only to be quickly reminded that you’re in Bali as you gaze over the many paddy fields below! This is a picturesque shot of the vast Batur Caldera taken at Penelokan. Meaning ‘place for looking’, Penelokan is located approximately 57 kilometres from Denpasar. What blows you away is the astounding view...
The Marriott Courtyard is the latest entrant located in an enclave of large international 5-star resorts in south-eastern Bali. Located 40km south of Denpasar is a private gated community of up-scale hotels and resorts of Nusa Dua. Newly gracing this glamorous getaway is the Marriott Courtyard, first of its kind within the Indonesian isles. Opened in March 2011 as...