Deadly beauty from the island of Bali: exquisite carved skulls.
Such souvenirs are not for the faint-hearted, but nevertheless, the intricacy of the ornaments and the finesse of the craftsmanship are simply breathtaking!
Jepara is a regency and city in Central Java, located along the coast of the Java Sea, about 80 km from Semarang.
Jepara is world-renowned for its exceptional teak wood craftsmanship. The town produces a wide range of high-quality products—from furniture and home décor to intricately carved art panels and doors.
Master I Made Ada and His Legacy
I Made Ada, a 70-year-old Balinese woodcarver from Tegallalang near Ubud, has elevated traditional Balinese carving into a world-recognized cultural heritage. His most famous creation is the mystical…
Sari Timbul Glass Factory in Ubud is an unusual place that combines a workshop and an art garden with an original design. This tourist attraction, located in Gianyar, has become popular thanks to soci…
If you ask foreigners in Bali what they know about Indonesian cuisine, most will mention nasi goreng, mie goreng, and the street soup bakso.
The more discerning ones might remember babi guling and gado-gado. But among the 6000 inhabited islands of Indonesia, there are a vast number of dishes that even those in Bali haven’t heard of. A coup…
The Sarcophagus Museum has opened in Bali, in the Gianyar district. This event confirms Indonesia’s status as one of the world’s oldest centers of civilization.
Megalithic structures (literally “large stone” in Greek) have existed in different parts of the world. You have likely heard of Stonehenge in England, the Carnac stones in France, or the Moai statues…
The “Nusa Penida 2025” festival concluded on Nusa Penida. For four days, the island was alive with music, dance, and the sea. The festival brought together a parade of Balinese culture, a local artisa…
In the center of Denpasar, at zero kilometer, the iconic monument Puputan of Badung has been restored.
It depicts three fighters raising weapons—a symbol of the last battle of the locals against the colonizers. The name roughly translates to 'fight to the end.' The square is dedicated to the events of…
Ngurah Rai International Airport launched the thematic program "Balinese Mythology" at the end of October. It runs from October 25 to November 25, 2025, transforming the terminals into a space where l…
In the Buleleng District of Bali, two traditional art forms — the Tari Baris Bedug dance from Banyuning and the Karya Alilitan ceremony from the villages of Gobleg, Munduk, Gesing, and Umejero — have…
