Bali Photo of the Day ~ Bali Royal Cremation

The Bali photograph for today comes from an auspicious outing for our Yoga and Wellness Retreat participants. After a powerful morning of yoga at the villa we headed into Ubud for a cultural excursion. We had been seeing the daily construction of the Bade (cremation tower) and Bull and we knew the royal cremation ceremony or Ngaben would soon be taking place. However, we did not know it would be this day.

Our Bali Yoga and Wellness Retreat was able to witness this rare Royal Cremation Ceremony in Ubud, BaliOur Yoga Retreat guests were overjoyed to be able to witness this rare rite. More images from this ceremony are soon to come and if you would like to read more about Ngaben Cremation Ceremonies and see some compelling photos, please click here and here and here.

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Bali Photo of the Day ~ Tanah Lot Sunburst

Today's Bali photo comes from a recent yoga retreat's pilgramage to one of Bali's most famous and picturesque sea temples. Pura Tanah Lot is on Bali's west coast and for more on its signifigance and history, please click here.

Surfing Bali's Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot is also a great surf spot. For more on surfing Tanah Lot and some tips, please click here.

This shot is on the way down to the ocean as you approach the temple itself.

Yoga retreat to Tanah Lot. One of Bali's most beautiful and dramatic templesFor much more information on Tanah Lot temple, surfing and the religious signifigance, just enter a search term in the search box to the right.

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Bali Photo of the Day ~ Beach Festival

Today's Bali Photo of the day comes to us from our sister company Floating Leaf Eco Retreat.

This was taken during a current wellness retreat tour. We took our retreat participants to Jimbaron Beach for a sunset seafood farewell dinner and to our surprize there was a huge ceremony and festival taking place.

What a great send off for our wellness retreat and we are so happy they had such a rewarding experience in Bali.

Our Wellness Retreat participants were treated to a resplendent beach ceremony and festival at Jimbaron Beach, Bali

Bali Photo of the Day ~ Balinese woman during ceremony at Tempak Siring Temple

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For today's Bali Photo of the Day we have a portrait of a woman shielding herself from the sun during a ceremony at Tempak Siring Temple in Bali.

A Balinese woman during a ceremony at Tempak Siring TempleTempak Siring Temple is home to the holy springs of Tirta Empul which devout Balinese Hindus make pilgramage to ceremoniously bathe in the healing waters. Legend of the wellness providing effects of the natural spring goes back over a thousand years.

Bali: The Traveler's Dream Destination

Bali in Indonesia has long been a popular tourist destination. Benefiting from a warm climate, clear blue seas and long golden beaches, it has attracted travelers from around the world. 

Having fun on the beautiful beaches of Bali. Boys greet us happily on Sanur Beach

Indonesia

Bali is a province of the country of Indonesia. An archipelago of thousands of islands spreading either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, South China Sea and Philippine Sea. The world's fourth most populous country, Indonesia is renowned for it welcoming atmosphere. The culture developed with generation of seventeenth and eighteenth century traders and Dutch colonialists. A central tenet of life in Indonesia is a sense of community and consensus, making it a relaxed place to take a holiday.

The Best of Bali

Bali

Most international travelers will fly into Ngurah Rai airport. Many transnational air companies operate flights into and out of this airport, and it is positioned ideally in the south of the country to access some of the most interesting places for travellers to visit.

Kuta

Kuta, on the south coast of the island, is renowned for its long sweeping beach. Water sports, diving and beach sports are popular pastimes and there are many bars and restaurants set back from the sand. It is also well-known as a place to dance the night away, including at beach parties.

Ubud

Ubud is another popular area with travellers. It is a small town set among the volcanic mountains and rice paddies of the central lands. Popular for its food and arts scenes, it is also the perfect base for hiking in the spectacular countryside. Arguably the most popular place to hike in is the Monkey Forest, a sanctuary home to hundreds of Macaques. More fearless animal-lovers may wish to hike among the volcanoes for the chance to meet a komodo dragon.

Nusa Lembongan

A small island just off the coast, Nusa Lembongan is a laid-back place popular with surfers. With no cars and crystal clear waters it is a great place for a few days of dedicated rest and relaxation, helped in part by its reputation as a place to practice yoga and get an expert massage.

With year-round sunshine, a great food scene based on fresh produce and a fascinating mix of cultures and histories, Bali is an enticing place for all travelers looking for a tropical paradise.