You're browsing archive for:bali life

Bali Life

Pool hopping at Padma Resort Legian

Did you know that here at Padma Resort Legian, we have five pools to choose from? If you count the private pool in our Presidental Suite, that will make it six! Our resort has pools dedicated for almost anyone; family, the little humans, young travellers to couples on a romantic getaway. That is why you […]






Bali Life

Insta-genic spots of Padma Resort Legian

Do you live and breathe Instagram? Do you love finding all the best spots for that perfect Instagram photos? Then you would love staying at Padma Resort Legian, since every nook and cranny of our resort is what people call these days as Instagramable! Don’t believe us? Keep on reading to see the guests’ top […]






Bali Life

Of ancient Balinese Pandan War

Take a journey two hours away from Legian to the eastern part of Bali and you might find yourself in Karangasem regency. An area less traveled by mainstream tourists. If you drive a little further and off the main Candi Dasa road, you might stumble upon Desa Tenganan. Desa translates as village in the Indonesian language. […]






Bali Life

The enchanting Kebaya Bali

Kebaya has become Indonesia’s most pride national attire for women. Each province and area has its own distinct Kebaya style. Kebaya Bali is especially unique and distinctive compared to other areas in Indonesia. Its uniqueness lies in the colours of Kebaya used for different religious ceremonies, even though there are no strict rules and it […]






Bali Life

Which Bali neighbourhood are you?

From jam packed streets full of clubs selling their Happy Hour drinks, a town of hot tanned surfers, to a hippie area of homemade organic products, each one of the neighbourhood in Bali is different in its own unique way. If you have more than just a few days to explore Bali, it would be […]






Bali Life

Culture shock no more!

A guide to avoid a potential culture shock when visiting Bali for the first time… Bali is a small island, situated in the large of the Indian Ocean in the beautiful country of Indonesia. It is labeled one of the most popular touristic destinations in the world and attracts more and more visitors each year. […]






Bali Life / Shouts

Melasti in Bali

Prior to Nyepi (the Balinese Hindu seclusion day), hundreds of local Balinese people will parade along the road heading to the beaches nearby. They will carry some traditional ornaments and gather together along the beaches, by the edges of the river or lake. This ceremony is known as Melasti. Melasti or Melelasti literally means to drift […]






Events / Shouts

Chinese New Year 101

The folklore, the fun, and the fantastic of Chinese New Year The best thing about a diverse country like Indonesia is that by having different cultures and backgrounds in one nation, one also gets to experience varied kinds of celebration and festivity. Do you think we only have one New Year soiree for every (solar […]