Bali Weather and Best Time To Visit Bali

Want to know Bali Weather Forecast and Best Time To Visit Bali Island, Indonesia! Bali island, Indonesia is located only 8º (890 km) south of the equator. Thus, Bali weather is tropical to state the least - reliably warm and sunny. Bali island, the famed isle of the Gods, with its diverse countryside of hills and mountains, rugged seashores and sandy shores, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a scenic backdrop to its colorful, profoundly spiritual and exclusive culture, stakes a grave assertion to be paradise on soil. With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, chronicled and archaeological enticements, and an tremendous variety of accommodations, this is one of the world's most popular island destinations and one which consistently wins travel accolades.

Mount Bromo is Great Volcano in East Java

Mount Bromo which stands tall at 2329 m is one of the most iconic mountains in Indonesia. It beckons majestically despite having the entire top blown off and with a crater inside that keeps spewing off white sulphurous smoke. Mount Bromo is still one of the most active volcanoes in the world and there are areas that are blocked off from tourists due to its imminent danger. It sits inside the massive Tengger caldera (volcanic crater with diameter approximately 10km), surrounded by the Laut Pasir (sea of sand) of fine volcanic sand. This breathtaking and ethereal landscape have been swooned by many travelers alike.

Mount Bromo with rising smoke

Myth has it that Mount Bromo is significant to the Tengger people who believe that the site is where their brave prince sacrificed his life for his family. To appease the Gods, the people will offer food and money by throwing it into the crater of the volcano once a year during annual Kasada (or Kasodo) festival.

Indonesia expert in Diving Destinations in the World

Did you know, Indonesia is one of the best diving destinations in the world. Hundreds point dive spread throughout the archipelago. Let's dive in and explore the underwater beauty of Indonesia!

Comprised of more than 17 thousand islands, it's no wonder there are many diving spot in Indonesia. From Sabang to Raja Ampat, you can dive and underwater animals meet diverse. Proud, Indonesia become one of the world's best diving destinations.

"Indonesia has received recognition as one of the best diving destinations in the world," said Director General of Tourism Destination Development government, Firman Rahim in the opening exhibition Deep & Extreme Indonesia 2013 in Hall A, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Firman added that Indonesia has hundreds of dive point and has become a favorite of foreign tourists.

"Omed-Omedan" is a tradition after Nyepi Day

A day after celebrating Nyepi, residents of Banjar Kaja Sesetan, Denpasar has a unique tradition. A ritual tradition handed down was named omed-omedan. Omed-omedan means of attraction.

At first glance, this ritual is similar to the mass kiss. Because the ritual performed by young men and women was conducted by kissing. Initially, dozens of young men and women marched back to square one position opposite. Those who would commit ritual omed-omedan were in the front with the position held. They were approaching. So affordable, they they kiss. The kiss will stop after tribal whistle sounds and splashing water.
Prominent Puri Oka, I Gusti Ngurah Oka Putra explained omed-omedan a unique culture and tradition existed long before colonial times and has been inherited from generation to generation. "This ritual is held every Ngembak Geni (the day after Nyepi). Omed-omedan is attractive. Omed we balked-omendan synonymous with kissing.

Bali Big International Event 2013

APRIL 2013:
APRIL 2013:
 22-24 April: iMedia Brand Summit 2013
27 April: XXI International Seaweed Symposium 2013, Bali International Convention Center
MAY 2013:
10 May: Indonesia International BIO Energy Conference & Exhibition (A World forum A National Priority), Bali International Convention Center
JUNE 2013:
5-7 June: Indo Livestock 2013 Expo and Forum
Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center Bali, http://www.indolivestock.com/
8-9 June: Yachts Asia Bali 2013
Running from June 8-9 2013, the beautiful sunny island of Bali will play host to Yachts Asia Bali 2013, the premier yachts and boats exhibition, taking place at Taman Begawan, Nusa Dua, Bali, http://www.charterworld.com/news/yachts-asia-bali-2013-june-89
19 June: IVOC (international Vegetable Oil Conference), Bali International Convention Center

Indonesia Rank 2 & 4 in 10 Favorite Island in Asia

As a maritime country, Indonesia has exotic islands scattered from Sabang to Merauke. Nusa Lembongan and Gili Trawangan in the top 10 islands in the Asia version of the site to TripAdvisor.

TripAdvisor site through Travelers' Choice 2013 to summarize the 10 islands in Asia. Elections to the islands is based on the quality and quantity of hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions during the 12-month period.

As a result, two islands in Indonesia ranks 2 and 4. Rank 2 is occupied by Bali Nusa Lembongan.