about where I live: Bali, Indonesia

You know how at times I can be crazy about Los Angeles or Hollywood at times? Well, I live in Bali which must be a travelling person's dream beachy-tropical destination. 

So, why not explain some Bali stuffs in this blog?

About where I live: Bali, Indonesia

Geez, If only there is no pandemic, the beach would be crowded especially during the school break. 

Now I'm not saying that you can't go to the beach. I stayed in a hotel by the beach during the Covid-19 pandemic once and it feels pretty typical except that it's a little less crowded and people are wearing masks and there are X signs on some seats in the hotel.

Check out T3BFF story where Emma, Chloe and Lily went to Bali!
Bentonville or Bali?

Are you planning on going to Bali in the middle of the pandemic? Because I can or cannot help with that. 

Best activities in Bali:

• Go to remote beaches
• Valley trekking
• Surfing beaches
• Learn Balinese Dancing (My 2021 hobby!)
• Reef scuba diving
• Balinese cooking classes
• Adventuring monkey forests
• Rope swing ride
• Go to the traditional market
• Balinese silversmiths
• Balinese yoga retreats
• Taste the wonderful Bali cuisine!

The adventure lists are endless for things to do in Bali. My favorite thing to do is probably do some Balinese dancing at home even though I'm the only one who can do Balinese dancing in my family.

Here are some of my favorite places to go to in Bali:

• Sanur
• Kuta beach
• The zoo
• Bali Bird Park
• Ubud Palace
• Beratan Lake
• Batur Lake
• Bali Botanic Garden
• Tanah Lot

Ok. Maybe I haven't gone to some of these places but seen in pictures, these are some of the best places to visit. Either it's the temple, the rice field, the beaches or the ceremony or rituals. These are all most recommended places to go to in Bali.

If you need more guides, check out these two of my favorite travel bloggers to help you through Bali!

• The Blonde Abroad
• I am Aileen

Based on Google, here are some of the best months to got visiting Bali:

• April
• May
  
• September
• October

Since I came from English-Lover to Balinese Dance Pro, here are some easy Balinese dances you can learn!

• Condong
• Puspanjali
• Pendet

Ok to be honest, Condong is pretty exhausting so maybe not the easiest but Condong is my favorite dance. Also, check out Jane Alshtrand's YouTube Channel. She's a non-Balinese who is an expert at Balinese dance!

The Balinese Dance I'm currently studying: Tari Margapati
The Balinese Dance I first studied: Tari Puspanjali

Ok. Just in case you're a bit confused, here is an explanation from Google about Bali:

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.

A quick fact about SUBAK:

Subak is a traditional ecologically sustainable irrigation system that binds Balinese agrarian society together within the village's Bale Banjar community center and Balinese temples. The water management is under the authority of the priests in water temples, who practice Tri Hita Karana Philosophy, a self-described relationship between humans, the earth and the gods. Tri Hita Karana draws together the realm of spirit, the human world and nature. The overall subak system exemplifies this philosophical principle. Water temple rituals promote a harmonious relationship between people and their environment through the active engagement of people with ritual concepts that emphasize dependence on the life-sustaining forces of the natural world. Rice is seen as the gift of god, and the subak system is part of temple culture.

And yes, I copied that from Wikipedia😏

If you need more facts about this beautiful island, like I said, check out The Blonde Abroad and I am Aileen for more!

Xo Karina😺