Peafowl is a beautiful bird, members of the pheasant family. One well-known species is the blue peafowl (Indian peafowl), a species of peafowl native to the Indian Subcontinent, but was introduced in many other parts of the world. Peafowl species from Asia are the Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) in Indian Subcontinent and the green peafowl (Pavo muticus) in Southeast Asia. While the species from Africa is the Conggo peafowl (Afropavo congensis) native only to the Congo Basin.
December is a month full of festivals, especially Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. This is a tempting time to avoid the harsh winters and seek the warmth of the tropical sun. Here are some warm places that you can add to your itinerary in December and enjoy the holidays by having fun in the sun!
Travelling is an extraordinary experience. There are many reasons people do it such as for work, enjoying a vacation in a tourist spot, etc. The need for a place to stay is always a major consideration in preparing plans for travelling.
There are various reasons for someone to travel. This is an activity that provides an opportunity to escape from the routine of daily life, visit new places and different cultures. Travelling can make a difference in you. It might be difficult for you to get if you just stay in the same place, without ever going on a trip.
Goa Raja Temple is the stana of Ida Bhatara Rambut Sedana or Bhatara Sri Sedana, as a manifestation of Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa who bestows wealth and welfare for humanity. This is a beautiful temple, covered by holy vibe and cool mountain atmosphere.
In Bali, Keris or Kris is often called Kadutan. Keris is often mentioned in traditional folktales and is believed to have magical power. This traditional dagger also becomes a popular souvenir sought by foreign tourists. UNESCO gave the title "Masterpiece of The Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity to the Kris of Indonesia on November 25, 2005.
Makepung is a race competition involving buffalos to chasing one another. This is a unique and attracting tradition from Jembrana Regency, West Bali. Makepung comes from the word "kepung", which means "to chase". This activity has become a tourist attraction that is held every year and managed more professionally.
Pererenan Beach is a hidden gem with stunning coastal views and good waves for surf lovers. This spot is far from the crowds and also blessed with a magnificent sunset. There is a landmark for this beach, a quite big and unique statue, the Gajah Mina Statue.
Traveling is one of many great ways to refresh the mind. Go far exploring to remote rural areas, while enjoying the beautiful panorama and away from the crowd. We will draw closer to nature and enjoy peaceful and quiet atmosphere. It also can provide interesting experiences that always want to be remembered.
Kedungu Beach has become a popular surf spot that attracts many surfers both local and foreign. This is a hidden gem, beautiful grayish-black sand beach with great waves for surfers. The spot is away from crowds and not so many people. This spot has a scenic sunset and also amazing views overlooking the Indian Ocean.
This time I visited a hidden but quite popular beach, the Panggungan Beach. Tucked away between the scenic shore of Kedungu Beach and the magnificent Tanah Lot Temple, this unspoiled beach is the best kept secret around Kediri, Tabanan Bali. This is a grayish-black sandy beach, not too long and resembles a small cove. From this spot I can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, sea cliffs, blue water, nice river and green grassy hills. I think every visitor who comes here will be amazed by its beauty.
Batu Tampih Beach is a hidden gem with great seascapes, endless rice fields, coconut groves, and lovely rural environment. This is my first time visiting, and I am really happy to see the beach with a serene rural atmosphere. This is a long arch of glistening grayish-black sandy beach with a nice view overlooking the Indian Ocean. This spot offers an opportunity to relax by the sea, and you can savor this bliss for a day or two.
This time I visited a beautiful beach on the coast of Tabanan, the Pig Stone Beach. This is a secret beach, an arch of grayish-black sandy stretch with an amazing panorama and peaceful environment. You can enjoy stunning views of the Indian Ocean, rice fields, sacred temples, big waves, and also coconut groves. This place offers an opportunity to refresh your mind and soul.
Belong Beach is a hidden pearl, stunning grayish-black sandy beach with a great view of rice fields, coconut groves and a peaceful environment. The fresh sea breeze and white sea-froth seemed to greet every visitor who came here. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, big waves, nice blue water, and beautiful sunset. It offers a calm seaside atmosphere, perfect for relaxing.
This is my first time visiting this beach, a hidden gem surrounded by green rice fields and a peaceful rural atmosphere, Kedungu Beach Tabanan. This is a beautiful low-laying grayish black sandy beach, just west of Tanah Lot. The spot is away from crowds and not so many people. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, sea cliffs, transparent blue water and calm environment. This is a great place to refresh your mind.
Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus is one of Balinese temples located on the seaside. This is a symbol of the union between the sea and land, commonly known as "nyegara gunung". The temple hold great spiritual significant and has a status of "Dang Kahyangan". This is a sacred temple where Hindu Balinese come to pray for safety and harmony. This is a beautiful Balinese temple, sacred and highly respected.
Last week I went to a beach that was said to be one of the hidden gems in Kediri Tabanan, the Nyanyi Beach. This was my first time visiting and was really fascinated by the beauty of nature and vegetation along the access road to the beach, also the panoramic view of the stretched black sand, lush meadows and so many cows roaming around. For me, this is an amazing miracle, hopefully it will still be the same in the future.
Mengening Beach in Cemangi is one of Bali's natural wonders, an amazing hidden gem. This is a black sandy beach tucked at the base of a low sea cliff. The beach offers breathtaking scenery of the Indian Ocean, nice waves and rocks, blue water, sea cliff formations, greeneries and vast rice fields on its surroundings. This is a peaceful environment with slow life pace, bringing a new experience for each who visits it.
A cool atmosphere enveloped Seseh Beach that morning, not much activity. This is a low-laying black sand beach with nice seascapes and surrounded by vast rice fields, coconut trees and peaceful rural environments. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, sacred temples, traditional outrigger boats, and lovely blue water. It offers a panoramic view of the pristine beaches with Balinese traditional houses in the vicinity. This presents an atmosphere of slow and serene rural life, an opportunity for relaxation by the sea.
Kupu-Kupu Tarum is a beautiful Balinese traditional dance, featuring a group of butterflies playfully, flying around while flapping its wings. This dance is the art work of the dance artists I Wayan Beratha, which was created in the 1960s.
Munggu Beach is a long arch of black sand beach with wonderful environments. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, Seseh Beach, Pererenan Beach & Statue (Gajah Mina) and Echo Beach in the distance. The beach is surrounded by rice field and Balinese traditional village. The atmosphere here is calm and quiet, with a slow rhythm of life. This is a hidden gem with its low-laying black sand and nice seascape. This is a great place for a peaceful retreat and sipped the fresh air.
Gabor Dance is one of the traditional Balinese dances created in 1969, by the dance artist I Gusti Gede Raka. He is a well-known Legong teacher from Saba Village in Gianyar, Bali. This dance is part of a Calonarang performance performed by ASTI as a "tari lepas", in 1969.
That morning I decided to go to Nelayan Beach in Canggu and arrived on the spot before lunch. At the end of the Nelayan Street, beautiful waves and the charm of blue water greeted me. This is a hidden pearl, an arc of dark-gray sand beach with calm atmosphere and peaceful surroundings.
The beach is still natural, not too long and nice for chill-out. This beach has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, Batu Bolong, Berawa, Seminyak and Jimbaran Beach in the distance. In addition, there are many huts and fishing boats, commonly used to catch fish, lobsters and others.
Merak Angelo Dance is one of Balinese traditional dance, the work of dance artist I Ketut Rena, SST., with accompanist (composer) by I Dewa Gede Darmayasa, S.Skar. The dance is developed so artistic and beautiful. This dance was inspired by male peacocks or "merak bird", which flying around when they want to make the female peacock impressed.
A peaceful atmosphere is covering one of the centuries-old temples in Bali, the Petitenget Temple. This is a cultural landmark around Seminyak - Kerobokan, sacred and highly respected. This one bears the status of "Dang Kahyangan" and hold great spiritual significant. This magical temple overlooking the blue ocean, surrounded with greeneries and beautiful seascapes. This is an amazing spot near the beach with tranquil environments.
Berawa Beach is one of the famous surf spots in Bali and has attracted many surfers to get a fun experience riding the waves. This is a low-laying dark sand beach with nice seascapes, beachside cafés, lush greeneries and peaceful environment. You can enjoy beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, Kuta, Jimbaran and the Bukit Peninsula in the distance.
Batu Bolong Beach is a long arc of grayish-black sand beach and has attracted many surfers to catch some good waves. This is one of the best surf spots on the West Coast of Bali and is blessed with scenic sunset. You can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, Berawa Beach, Seminyak, Kuta and the Bukit Peninsula in the distance.
Perancak Beach Canggu is a hidden pearl, wide grey-sand beach with nice vibe and peaceful surroundings. This is unspoiled beach and thick of local flavor. Visitor can spend the time here and enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, Berawa Beach, Batu Belig, Petitenget, Kuta and the Bukit Peninsula in the distance. This is a great place for a peaceful retreat, escape to the tranquility.
Berawa Beach Canggu is a hidden gem, a low laying grey-sand beach with great seascapes, coconut trees, green vegetation and peaceful surroundings. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, Seminyak, Kuta, Jimbaran, and the Bukit Peninsula in the distance. This place provides an opportunity for relaxation by the sea, and you can enjoy this miracle in a day or two.
Batu Belig Beach is a long arch of gray sand with a lovely seascape and calm atmosphere. This is the best kept secret around the area. The spot displays stunning views of the Indian Ocean, Canggu, Kuta, Jimbaran and GWK in the distance. This beach is mesmerizing, a good place for a peaceful retreat or to recharge your soul.
Petitenget Beach is a lovely beach with nice seascapes and calm atmosphere. This is a long arch of gray sand beach that seems endless. You can enjoy the sound of the waves, cool sea breeze and beautiful reflection on wet sand. This place provides an opportunity for relaxation, escape to the peace and tranquility.
