Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Sambangan Village

Sambangan village located in the north of the island of Bali about 75 km from Denpasar.
The village is divided into 3 those are Banjar sambangan, Banjar Babakan, Banjar anyar. With reaching a population of approximately 4,805 people. The total area of ​​7.76 km, Sambangan village also has a very large potential for the field of tourism.
Why? Because sambangan village there are many high waterfalls that in wild green blanket around the waterfall which is located banyumale river.
Many villas and restaurants that began to stand, the local government began with establishment
of supporting infrastructure, as well as foreign and local investors looked to invest in the village sambangan like Santhi bar and restaurant, Alam amazing adventure, and much more.
That proves the development and growth of tourism in the village sambangan. Besides of waterfall expanse rice field and yellowing, local life and beautiful city of Singaraja and beaches you can see fro the top of the village.



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Nyepi | Tranquility in Silent Day

Nyepi is a Hindu holiday that is celebrated every year New Saka. Today's fall in the count Tilem Kesanga (IX), which is believed to be on the purification of the gods who are in the center of the ocean that brings the essence of living holy water. For that Hindus worship sacred to them.

Understanding Nyepi
Nyepi is derived from the quiet (silent) is actually a celebration of the Hindu New Year is based on Balinese calendar / calendar Caka, which began in 78 AD. Unlike the Christian celebration of the new year, New Year Saka in Bali began to retreat. No regular activities. All activities are eliminated, including public services, such as the International Airport was closed, but not for hospitals.

Kind of Offering's (Banten) in Bali, did you know it?

What is offering's - Offerings are called Banten in Balinese. It is possible that the word comes from the Sanskrit word Bali, which means tribute, obligation or gift. Or it may be derived from the word Enten, which means to wake up or be conscious. It is a consciousness of the gods.

Purpose
Offerings are gifts. They are a means of giving something back. But, of course, gifts obligate the recipient and so the system creates mutual obligations and favors, even between humans and spirits. With offerings to the demons, however, the offered does not expect a gift in return, just the favor that the demons will go away.

White Water Rafting in Bali

White Water Rafting is the most popular and challenging activities in Bali. Telaga Waja River becomes interesting because the location is combined with patches of green fields and hills that shelter. Water that flowed freely with few riffles and boulders as obstacles to be a great choice for the adventurer to rush the adrenaline. Telaga Waja has rapids with a high of nearly 5 meters, but very safe!

In a continual spray of white clear water, you will rush past steep banks and ancient hanging trees, whilst rafting straight through cascading waterfalls of cold natural spring water. The guides will give you instruction and work with you to safely navigate the raft through torrents, twists, tight turns and inclined rapids.

Over head obstacles, narrow gorges and breathtaking views of terraced rice plains all along the way will give you an appetite for your final challenge! The Water Dam! Hold on, Take a deep breath, and down you go!

Meeting the same strict safety and service standards delivered, the Telaga Waja put simply, will challenge you and your guide every step of the way!

Monday, January 28, 2013

Bali Tours - The Amazing Secred Journey to Bali

What follows is a brief account of our recent journey to the South Pacific,
the sacred island of Bali.
 

Tours in Bali - A few months prior to the turn of the millennium, several of us got an intuitive impression that we wanted to spend the time in Bali. We did not quite understand why...but followed our hearts and created this journey. It was only later that Gabriel began to reveal how this journey was one more step in the series that we began in early 1997.


Bali Journey | Tours in Bali

Bali Tours - Unique and wonderful group tours and individual journeys to Bali and other destinations.
Join us on a magical journey to the island of Bali for a vacation that is revitalizing to the body, heart and soul. This Island of the Gods is known for its talented, friendly people, fantastic sights, sounds and tastes. Bali is a sensual and sacred paradise, a world of balance where everything has its order. Deities are honored with offerings and devotion and demons are placated through purification - happiness comes from acknowledging both forces. The arts flourish everywhere and art and worship are harmoniously connected. by balitoursbali