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- The Rice Fields Near Ubud, Bali
One of the things I was most excited about to see in Bali were the rice fields. And I wasn't disappointed at all. Some of the best rice paddies on the island are right next to Kamandalu Resort on the outskirts of Ubud, were we stayed. We loooved...
- Samabe Resort, Bali. The New All-inclusive With Unlimited Privileges
'Arrive as a guest, depart as a friend and return as family', this is the motto of Samabe Resort & Spa, the new luxury hotel to open in Bali in just a few days time, in May 2013. One of the suite's bedrooms While we were in Bali,...
- Grand Mirage Resort, Bali. An All-inclusive Heaven
As we arrived at Grand Mirage Resort in Bali, we were welcomed with two ice-cold orange juices. It was extremely hot and the humidity levels were off the charts (at least that's how it felt to us) and sipping the refreshing drinks certainly was a...
- Kamandalu Resort, Bali. The Enchanted Village
It's not every day you hear 'You have been upgraded!'. We arrived a bit after midnight at Kamandalu Resort in Bali, and as the person at the reception uttered the four magical words, we couldn't believe our ears. Location Nested...
- A Day Trip In Bali. Besakih Temple, Orchids And Countryside
I came to the Bali bandwagon pretty late. Basically only after reading 'Eat, Pray, Love'. And my, oh my, was I curious about this island with pretenses of paradise! But once there, it came as a surprise that the public transportation...
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VIDEO: Travel Memories from Bali
It's been exactly one year since my husband and I visited Bali, and this video by Stephan Kot reminds me of all the beautiful and relaxing moments we lived there, the lush green of the rice fields, all the pretty flowers, the traditional dances infused with modern beats, and the gorgeous, if decaying architecture. The thought of it makes me want to go back so badly... in spite of the nearly unbearable heat and humidity, the mosquitoes, giant ants and the strong cultural tradition of haggling.
One week wasn't nearly enough for a thorough exploration of the Island of Gods, but we did get to see Ubud - the cultural and artistic center of Bali, and some of the most amazing temples that ever sprouted from human imagination.
Oh, and we also stayed at Kamandalu Resort, the most beautiful and fascinating resort one can possibly imagine, built with views over the jungle and in the image of a traditional, yet incredibly luxurious Balinese village. It was from the infinity pool here that we saw wild monkeys for the very first time. Mating! The bashful little creatures ran away the moment they saw us, making us feel bad for disturbing their rituals. However, a couple of days later, in an act of vendetta, they actually tried to steal my glasses at Tanah Lot Temple! Treacherous cute little thieves!
Images from the video by Stephan Kot
- The Rice Fields Near Ubud, Bali
One of the things I was most excited about to see in Bali were the rice fields. And I wasn't disappointed at all. Some of the best rice paddies on the island are right next to Kamandalu Resort on the outskirts of Ubud, were we stayed. We loooved...
- Samabe Resort, Bali. The New All-inclusive With Unlimited Privileges
'Arrive as a guest, depart as a friend and return as family', this is the motto of Samabe Resort & Spa, the new luxury hotel to open in Bali in just a few days time, in May 2013. One of the suite's bedrooms While we were in Bali,...
- Grand Mirage Resort, Bali. An All-inclusive Heaven
As we arrived at Grand Mirage Resort in Bali, we were welcomed with two ice-cold orange juices. It was extremely hot and the humidity levels were off the charts (at least that's how it felt to us) and sipping the refreshing drinks certainly was a...
- Kamandalu Resort, Bali. The Enchanted Village
It's not every day you hear 'You have been upgraded!'. We arrived a bit after midnight at Kamandalu Resort in Bali, and as the person at the reception uttered the four magical words, we couldn't believe our ears. Location Nested...
- A Day Trip In Bali. Besakih Temple, Orchids And Countryside
I came to the Bali bandwagon pretty late. Basically only after reading 'Eat, Pray, Love'. And my, oh my, was I curious about this island with pretenses of paradise! But once there, it came as a surprise that the public transportation...