Good Friday is an official holiday and day off in Indonesia. Easter is celebrated by Christians across Indonesia, but it is not declared an official public holiday since it falls on a weekend—Sunday.
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…
An iconic venue: bar-restaurant and store for the famous Australian custom motorcycle brand Deus.
Cool party place! It’s impossible to miss, located at the intersection of Batubolong and BatuMezhan streets. Ample free parking for bikes to the left of the cafe, paid local parking (not restaurant) f…
According to statistics, more than 50% of marriages in the modern world are concluded after meeting online. Many couples also meet while traveling, for example, while on vacation in Bali. So, you’ve f…
In 2025, the Balinese New Year — Nyepi (also spelled Nyepi or Nyiepi) — will be celebrated on March 29. On this day, it is forbidden to turn on lights, go outside, or make noise. The Pengrupukan Parad…
The annual migration of Muslims to their hometowns and villages (mudik) ahead of the Lebaran holiday has started earlier than usual in Bali this year. Many Indonesians are trying to leave the island b…
Just before the quietest day of the year in Bali comes the loudest one. The Pengrupukan Parade, held on the eve of Nyepi, offers locals not only a way to honor religious tradition, but also a chance t…
Have you already noticed that Indonesian flags are hanging everywhere? The country of a thousand islands is transforming on the eve of a grand celebration — Independence Day.
