Tag: Indonesia

Rice paddies and pancakes: Indonesia does them best

April 29, 2016

I spent a few days in Ubud, the culture capital of Bali, where I learned about some of the amazing sculptures, paintings, jewellery and clothes that are created in the region. I also watched a traditional gamelan performance and Balinese dance show. But my highlight was taking some time out to get fresh air on … More Rice paddies and pancakes: Indonesia does them best

Sweet smells, sunset and smiles: Two days in Bali’s Seminyak

April 29, 2016

Small palm-leaf baskets delicately filled with flowers and burning incense sticks placed outside homes, businesses and even on top of stationary scooters, give Bali the sweetest smell. The Canang Sari, one of the daily offerings made by Balinese Hindus, brings a touch of beauty to even the most chaotic, litter strewn streets as scooters piled … More Sweet smells, sunset and smiles: Two days in Bali’s Seminyak