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North Bali Pura Beji Lovina, one of North Bali's oldest temples and dedicated to the goddess Dewi Sri

Le Nord de Bali, top 10 things to do

North Bali is one of the most fascinating parts of the island offering some unique experiences to any visitor. Here is my personal list of top 10 things to do. Enjoy the read!

How to Discover the authentic Bali?

Bali is a lush island to explore full of wonderful nature and an amazing cultural heritage. You can find wonderful beaches, stunning rice paddies, colorful temple decorations and smiling Balinese people.

Family rafting near Ubud

During one of my recent stays in Bali I invited some family members from Europe to come and visit us. It is always so much fun to bring family and friends to Bali and to let them experience many new and exciting things. So we went rafting in the Ubud area.

My sweet Bali: 5 Balinese deserts that are worth trying

Balinese people are fond of sweet desserts and snacks. These are the ones that you absolutely need to try while in Bali:

Temple etiquette

Bali is full of Hindu temples that are unique in architecture and structure. The traditional Hindu religion in Bali is also unique and it is a real part of the Balinese daily life and culture. A visit of one of the thousands of Hindu temples is essential when visiting Bali. It is fascinating and gives an insight into the local culture. As the temples are holy places of worship, it is important to show respect and to observe certain rules during a temple visit.

Morning offerings in Bali

While in Bali, you will immediately notice that daily morning offerings, also called ‘Canang sari’ are placed everywhere, at the foot of temples, on statues, at the entrance door of a home or shop, on the beach, everywhere.

Packing list for your trip to Bali

Bali is a wonderful destination. Whether you plan to go to Bali for a beach holiday or rather to explore the island and to visit temples, rice paddies, mountains or jungles, there are a couple of things that you should always bring.

Metatah, traditional Balinese tooth-filing ceremony

Tooth-filing or metatah is an important Hindu Balinese rite of passage. This very important ceremony is performed for Hindu Balinese when they come of age
Barong dance at Villa Bossi

Barong dance - unique part of Balinese culture

Barong animal dance is one of the native Balinese dances. It is the well known dance of Balinese culture that finds its origin in the Balinese mythology.

10 delicious tropical fruits to try in Bali!

Bali is a real paradise for fruit lovers. Due to its location near the equator, its volcanic highlands and fertile plains, many different species of fruit can be found on the island. While in Bali, you should try and taste as many fruits as you can. Here is my list of 10 tropical fruits you really need to try.

2 new restaurants discovered in Lovina, North Bali

During my last stay in North Bali in January 2018, I discovered 2 new restaurants. I absolutely loved both as they breathe a real Balinese atmosphere and offer excellent dishes and service.

Playing golf in Bali

The nice climate makes Bali a golfers paradise. Bali hosts 3 world-class standard International Golf courses. In addition, 2 national standard golf courses can be played.

5 great Balinese dishes you should try!

Balinese food is absolutely great! It is full of spices and healthy local products. While in Bali there are a couple of dishes that you should try:
Damai Lovina

Some great international restaurants in North Bali

Apart from the local 'Warung' where excellent local food is served, North Bali has some great international restaurants that deserve a visit.
Menjangan Island Bali

Bali named best island destination

On February 15, Bali received for the 12th consecutive year the DestinAsian Readers Choice Award (RCA) ahead of Maldives, Boracay, Phuket and Koh Samui.