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5 Films to Inspire Your Next Tropical Escape

From the Hollywood blockbuster to an independent short film created by local Balinese students, here are five movies (and one bonus film) that will inspire your next great Balinese escape. 1. Eat Pray Love A movie that needs no further introduction. Made famous by Julia Roberts, it originates from the namesake novel by Elizabeth Gilbert. […]






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Best Places to Catch Sunset in Bali

Bali needs no further introduction when it comes to its stunning sunset. It has become a must-do activity for travellers who visited the island.  There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Balinese sunset, from watching it on the beach or the hills; from marvelling it with hundreds of other fellow travellers to doing it […]






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Get to know the art pieces at Padma Resort Legian

If you’ve been to Padma Resort Legian, you might have noticed the plenty of art pieces decorating our manicured gardens, restaurants or cosy rooms. But did you know that each artwork displayed in the resort has meanings and stories? It makes Padma Resort Legian a wonderful cultural destination on its own. A lot of our […]






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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. […]






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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 […]






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Keep calm without air conditioner

Being in a tropical country, you may find Bali weather a little warm. The temperature around the island can get up to 29°C during the hottest time, normally in May. There are numerous beaches in South Bali that offer amazing scenic views with calm water for a leisurely dip while you may need some comfortable spaces to cool off during your […]






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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 […]






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Pagerwesi Day in Bali

You know there’s a special day in Bali when you see penjor (decorated bamboo poles) on the side of the streets. There are numerous ceremonies the Balinese celebrate yearly, and monthly – not to mention the daily prayers and offerings. But what makes this week special is Hari Pagerwesi. The name Pagerwesi derives from Balinese […]