Bali monkeys, Where to see them
I can’t finish this travel series without dedicating one post to animals and Bali monkeys. All of you probably know stories about the Monkey Forest or the Uluwatu Temple complex where Bali monkeys often take sunglasses and cameras from tourists. I told you already that you should buy fruit before taking a walk toward Uluwatu. […]
Bali rice fields, What to see
The island is special in a lot of ways and here is what to expect when it comes to Bali rice fields and food. I don’t usually write about food when traveling, but the Balinese colorful markets, such variety of fruit and spices, along with a few unusual meals I had on the island, came […]
Things to buy in Bali
The time has come for the things to buy in Bali. We covered the most popular landmarks of Bali so far, famous temples being among the first. And I did mention a few things I bought in Bali, but I feel I should dedicate the whole post to souvenirs and things to bring from the […]
The Mesmerizing Bali Dance
One of the ways to get to know the local culture is to see the famous Bali dance. The tradition here is so colorful radiating from every corner of the island be it the beach or the lush greenery inland. It’s something you’ll witness in everyday life, in daily offerings, traditional crafts, clothing, etc. That’s […]
Bali Things to do
Here is the post named “Bali Things to do”, dedicated to its beautiful temples that I loved visiting. Even though the island is part of the (mostly Muslim) country of Indonesia, it has a strong Hindu tradition, and therefore the temples in Bali are extremely important. More than 85 percent of the 4,2 million island […]
Besakih Temple
One of the landmarks I was eager to see in Bali was the Besakih Temple also known as the Mother Temple. It looked so surreal in all the photos I saw. And I was so curious to climb up the ancient steps. The guide took me to one of the sarong workshops where women painted […]
A perfect Bali weather
Here are a few things about the Bali weather. When I woke up that first morning in Bali, I didn’t know where I was exactly. The room was huge, there were birds singing outside that I have never heard before. I even looked up to see if maybe I have left the TV on the […]
Singapore to Bali
This is how I traveled from Singapore to Bali. And who would have thought Bali would become such a “trendy” island? I mean, it was always popular because of its beauty, wonderfully lush nature and tradition, and its dear smiling people, but this is way above what I might have expected a few years ago […]
Let’s travel to Bali
It’s time for a beautiful island everyone seems to be talking about lately. Located near the Equator amidst the 17,000 Indonesian archipelagos, it lies between Java and Lombok, and its shores are splashed by the Indian Ocean. Even though relatively small and remote, it makes every visitor fall in love with the place at first […]
Things to do in Sentosa
Here are a few things to do in Sentosa, a lovely small island in Singapore that you should visit for beaches and greenery. This oasis of nature is an island people from Singapore escape to during weekends to swim, lie on the beach, or walk along well-organized forest treks. The name of the island is […]
Must-do Things in Singapore: See the Orangutans
There are some experiences and must-do things in Singapore, that one just shouldn’t miss. Here is what I mean. One of the most popular attractions when I was there was Singapore’s Night Safari. Well, why not, “while in Singapore”, right? I stumbled upon this tour numerous times when I was reading about the city and […]
Things to See in Singapore: Orchids and Birds
Some of the most interesting things to see in Singapore are fauna and flora, besides the skyscrapers of course. There are all sorts of tropical plants here due to the warm and humid climate. The city is renowned for its field of orchids. Things to See in Singapore Proud of their natural resources, people from […]
Places to Visit in Singapore: Chinese and Japanese Garden
If you want to escape crowds and concrete just take the subway from the city center and head to some of the best places to visit in Singapore. Not far from all the bustle, you will find Chinese and Japanese Gardens, so different than the scenery of skyscrapers and modern technology, and yet well embedded […]
Singapore Tourist Spot: Long Bar
This is a Singapore tourist spot one has to visit to be able to feel the atmosphere of the olden days when drinking cocktails and listening to live music was fashionable. The diversity of Singapore is so rich and specific that you might feel you have to pay close attention not to miss out on […]
Singapore Tourist Attractions: Little India
Popular Singapore tourist attractions are districts originally built to accommodate all the new settlers and are now lovely spots to visit. One district not to be missed in Singapore is Little India which stretches along the Serangoon Road. This is where Indian immigrants found refuge when coming to this country. Consequently, you will be […]