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Why everyone loves Bali

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Bali is quite beautiful. It is already clear why it is one of the most well-liked travel destinations in the world, and for some people, it will always be. Without a doubt, the phrase "Eternal Summer" exists. Bali is well-known and wonderful as more than just a vacation destination. It draws a lot of tourists and adventurers to Java's neighboring island. Bali is well-known for its beaches, smoothie bowls, and avocado toasts as well as for being the only island in Indonesia where the Hindu religion is still predominately practiced. For some, the information may even be new, however, for others, it may already be common knowledge. We were able to see on our trip to Bali that the people are also incredibly kind and open-hearted. I can only advise taking a break from the well-known tourist hotspots and overcrowded touristy streets, as well as spending some time outdoors in nature, but caution is always advised. Especially due to the Apes. Here, one should thoroughly infor...

10 fun facts about Indonesia...

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... you never knew before  About Indonesia, as about any country, there are many funny and strange facts. Even in Germany there is one or another custom, which many people in the world would consider crazy. I have now spent a few weeks here in Indonesia and got to know new things, which I did not see on the Internet.  So today we have 10 fun Indonesian facts that you probably didn't know about.    1.      Rice instead of fries in the McMenu   That rice is eaten at any time, three times a day I was already aware after the first day. But when I saw rice in the McMenu, it was too much for me. It is offered right on the menu and optionally they offer fries. Normally the rice is chosen.   2.       Ketchup vs. "Kecap"  Watch out when you order ketchup with your chicken in Indonesia. The word "Kecap" has the same pronunciation here. 3.       Luwak coffee  The name comes from a small sp...

An amazing Craft

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Ring making on Bali One of the many Crafts someone could possibly stumble upon is the crafting of jewellery. Bali is a major producer of f ashion jewellery and also inspires many current jewellery designs. The utilization of small silver spots to create a pattern or beautiful texture is a Balinese specialty, as is the creat ion of extremely fine filigrane work. Because the heat must be precisely regulated to fuse the thin wire or silver spots to the underlying silver without damaning it, this is regarded as an extremely skilled method. Balinese art rarely uses casting techniques and is almost exclusively produced by hand. Last week my other fellow students of Germany, Patricia and I tried a ring making workshop in Ulu Watu in Bali and it was an absolutely amazing experience! Of course, we took you with us and I’m about to give you some insights, so each of you might get an idea, what it takes to make jewellery, or in this case a ring. 1. So first you have to choose a ring from...

10 things to do in Bali, Ulu Watu

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Are you planning a trip to Bali, Ulu Watu? ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Here are 10 things you have to do in Ulu Watu๐ŸŒผ 1. Visit Ulu Watu Temple + Kecak Dance๐Ÿ›•๐ŸŽญ Look forward to a unique cultural experience with a Kecak fire and dance performance on the grounds of Ulu watu Temple. Kecak is a traditional Balinese dance and rhythmic song that depicts the battle from the Hindu epic Ramayana, in which Rama fights the demonic king Ravana with the help of the monkey god Hanuman.๐Ÿ•‰️ 2. The Garuda-Wins-Kencana-Statue Ulu Watu๐Ÿ—ฟ๐ŸŒณ One of the most recognizable symbols of Bali, located in Ulu Watu, is the Garuda-Wisnu Kencana Statue. They are also among the largest statues in the world, standing at more than 120 meters tall (including the top). Here, even the 93-meter-tall New York Freedom Statue is surpassed. Additional impressive monuments can be found on the 60 Hektar-large area surrounding the statue. There are frequently held cultural events, as well as dance and theater performances. ๐Ÿ’ƒ 3. Spend a day on the Dr...

Temples of Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta Hi everyone, happy to have you back! We have been with our other two German friends, who are also studying with Patricia and myself here in Jakarta, to the amazing city of Yogyakarta. We had an amazing trip down to the Centre of Java with a train, with witch we could marvel all thouse beautiful rise terasses that passed by us. An absolute recommendation! Some of you have maybe propably heard of this city. If not then you definetly have seen some of the pictures of the marvelous temples, Yogyakarta is famous for.    Prambanan Temple  If you have the chance to get to Yogyakarta, you absolutley have to visit the Hindu temples like Prambanan and Borobudur. Here are some facts for you about the beautiful Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, we have vis ited.  1. The Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia thanks to its position in central Java.  2. Its roots may be traced all the way back to the ninth century, and it worships the Hindu d...