Bali is one of the most popular Hindu temple islands and on my recent visit, my top priority was to explore some of these places of worship, which are set against exotic backdrops. In fact, what stands out about these temples, more than their grey-black stone walled architecture that dates back thousands of years, is the setting they’re […]
Tag Archives: Indonesia
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May
May
*Today’s guest blog on Borobudur Indonesia is by Maider from www.packandclick.com. As the country with the biggest Muslim population in the world, it is no surprise that Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple, remained forgotten for centuries. But, one of Indonesia’s best kept secrets – Borobudur – is now out in the open and quickly becoming […]
02
May
May
*This is a guest post by my friend Michael, the Accidental Travel Writer. Michael introduces us to the excitement of festivals and rites of passage in Bali. It was my first trip to Bali, and it had been a very long day. It started with a VERY early wake-up call at our hotel in Jakarta […]