Bali Vs. Jogjakarta (indonesian) Silver Jewelry

Yesterday I found the website from Indonesia named Balidoll.com that sells the Silver Jewelry. (Unfortunately it used Bahasa and no English option). It’s Ok for me, I just want to watch their collection.

First I read that name is Balidoll.com, I think that collection have to come from Bali. When I watch their collection, then I found that there are many collection come from Jogjakarta (Jogjakarta). Why did I say that? Silver Jewelry from Bali and Jogja is very differing at its individuality. I will mention that right here.

Bali Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry style from Bali is tending to thicker than others from Jogja, because it’s playing in correctness compile of the motif and form of the three dimension characters. Most of the Bali Silver Jewelry also forms by the solid silver.Let say the rings or pendants from Bali, We could see that there are made from solid frame silver which carved look like with the Bali ornaments style.

Jogjakarta Silver Jewelry

Silver Jewelry from Jogjakarta has a unique style, they playing with filigree and form of the silver yarn. It makes the Jogja silver Jewelry tend to attenuate than Bali ones. Jogja silver style made by jointing the yarn till form the framework.As the filigree style we will find the high art which really hand made by human being. The Jogja silver jewelry style cannot make with casting machine. It has to hand made. As the other hand made, then the Jogja silver jewelry not accurately equal from one to the others, although it had the same models.

After visit and looking at the website collections, I try to call the store owner Mr. Sutrisno Lamin, to confirming what I watch at his website.Mr. Sutrisno Lamin said that, He made the silver jewelry collections not limited to the Bali or Jogja style, but he called his collections by Indonesian style.

After all Mr. Lamin mention that he produce the silver by collecting of the traditional handicrafts worker group and outsource the production to them. He gives that group the silver to be made to the jewelry and then controlling the quality of the jewelry their made, that’s all. With that system he claims that many handicraft worker groups can get the better life by doing his working order. Sure, that was interesting to me.

One of other interesting ones is that he outsources his jewelry working order to the handicraft worker group at Kotagede town in Jogjakarta. So have I done wrong when I said that the Balidoll.com silver jewelry style is the Jogjakarta style? Let’s prove together.

Bali Buggy Discovery Tour

Calling all adventure seekers, Bali Quad Adventures presents the off-road adventure that drives you right into the heart of Bali . Located within the depths of Bali’s natural woods is Bali ’s one and only Buggy Discovery Tour, and the experience definitely lives up to its name.This buggy adventure is a two-hour long ride bringing you right into the middle of Bali ’s roots, its beautiful natural resources and the villages that surround it. The starting point is a modest-looking cabin perched on the foot of a small hill. This is where you’ll be greeted by friendly guides who will teach you the ways of the buggy. Each buggy can hold its driver and a passenger and it is fully automated, so if you’re not familiar with a stick-shift, you’ll still be able to enjoy the experience. The gas pedal and the brake pedal is all you need to know about so there won’t be any embarrassing stalling of vehicles mid way.Each group is accompanied by a trained guide who is there to answer any questions you may have as well as to make sure that you don’t get lost somewhere along the way. Mechanics will also be on standby just in case the buggy decides to fail on you. All precautions have been made to ensure the safety of the drivers and their passengers. We’ve been told that many people find half the fun in steering their buggies into a ditch and these sturdy vehicles are still able to make its way back to the starting point with its passengers unscathed.Once the introduction has been made, prepare yourself for an exciting ride. The all-terrain track takes you through the woods, paddy fields and many different Balinese villages. It takes you through the parts of Bali that is pure and untouched. The villagers are friendly and you’ll find them waving at you as you pass by. Pit stops, where coffee and tea is served, are made along the way at hill tops and it is here that you’ll be able to capture the spectacular view of paddy fields and other greeneries as far as the eye can see. If you want to learn more about the area, just ask the guides and they will give you a brief introduction to the village, the people and their culture.After two hours of non-stop adventure, be sure to stay for the buffet lunch. The food is surprisingly tasty and it is a good way to close an exciting outing. Showers and washrooms are available to those who find themselves covered in mud and towels are also provided upon request. In such cases, bringing an extra set of clothes would be a wise idea. Prices are reasonable and range between USD78 to USD118 inclusive of the afternoon buffet. Air-conditioned transport to and from the hotel is provided but that’s as much air conditioning as you’re going to get. Bali Quad Adventures also offers other adventure activities such as quad driving and rafting so be sure to enquire about the different packages that are offered.This might not be the sort of adventure for delicate people who are not keen on getting rough and dirty, but it is designed for adults and children age 7 and above. It is absolutely safe, the prices are reasonable and you’ll be rewarded with good food at the finishing line. The highlight of this adventure comes from the journey through the heart of Bali where you’ll be able to witness the purity and the beauty of Bali ’s origins.

Exclusive Boutique Style Bali Hotels

The basic idea is to combine the conveniences of a five-star resort with the cultural richness of a Balinese private home. A Bali hotel experience of a different kind.
Over the years this type of accommodation has increased vastly in popularity with travelers looking for something special and exclusive.
The difference between large hotel chains and boutique hotels is that they don’t provide 100’s of rooms but instead secluded luxury in small and intimate resorts.
A “home away from home” is a bit a stressed expression, but it describes quite accurately what you may find. A really private space in a total different location, thousands of miles away from home. You already could find that easily in many Bali hotels that are always different than big city hotels and even more so in boutique hotels.
All amenities are usually provided in these resorts to make you feel comfortable. Individual service with a personal touch makes all the difference, and a villa with an selection of things you don’t want to miss like a sound system and satellite TV, several cozy in- and outdoor areas for relaxation, and refreshingly different styled bathrooms surely add to the ingredients to make you enjoy your stay.
Some icing on the cake may be a private Jacuzzi, plunge or swimming pool. What would be life in the tropics without it.
A resort in Ubud was ahead of its time and has been copied by newly built ones a several times since then. It’s the Pita Maha, build by a member of the Royal family of Ubud in Bali. The concept of a river view resort with spa is taken from the Tjampuhan hotel and greatly refined through adding privacy by establishing a exclusive luxury villa concept. More about this resort later.
On the ocean side it was Four Seasons in Jimbaran who first successfully introduced the private villas concept within a hotel. Of course they also went to Ubud to build The Four Seasons Sayan. Overlooking the Ayung river it became too small for the demand already and new villas have been added.
The leading resorts in this field try to accomplish a secluded setting of each villa, permitting undisturbed outdoor life with outdoor dining areas. So life within nature can be experienced in Bali style. Some of the villas have outdoor bathrooms and private plunge pools as well.
Many known Bali hotels and resorts are renovating and redesigning themselves to follow this trend. Alam Kul Kul in Legian added boutique elements, The Villas in Seminyak are a good example to fully mature this concept, all villas have a private swimming pool and offer the privacy requested by clients.
In Jimbaran the Jimbaran Puri bali is a good beach side concept and must be booked early. The negative side of Boutique resorts is really the limited availability of rooms. It seems that because of the initially understated expectancy a few years back when the success of small high end resorts wasn’t guaranteed, some of them are maybe build a bit too small.
Now the situation is very much different, travelers looking for that special place to spend a vacation, and are willing to pay for the extra luxury. The Ubud area is leading the way with resorts such as Kamandalu Resort, The Alila or the Natura Resort, one of the better and most convincing additions.
In the meanwhile we saw the opening of many new intimate small Bali hotels over the last few years, it seems a trend unbroken despite the slow down and recent recovery in the Bali tourism industry. Bali is once again the tropical dream location on a small island that currently attracts more individual travelers than mass group tours. Personally I am happy with this development and hope it will stay like this, as it supports space and tranquility for a personal experience in a location that ‘is made’ to be experienced this way.

Hole in One in Bali

Holiday and sport is a good combination. Works are for people who don’t play golf. Play golf is for people who don’t go to work. Are you a free this weekend or at the end of this year? If yes, you invited to play golf in Bali. There are many beautiful and challenging golf courses in Bali. You can play in Nusa Dua Resort area, Kuta beach, Jimbaran or Uluwatu. All of them are located in the south of Bali. There is another golf course in Pecatu Graha, a real estate complex not far from Nusa Dua. Sanur, near Denpasar also provide a nice golf course. BaliBeach golf course at the Grand Hotel Bali Beach is very unique golf course in Sanur area. If you want to play in high place, just go to Bedugul, you will play in Bali Handara, the world champion type golf course, located between three beautiful lakes, Buyan, Tamblingan and Beratan. The climate in Bedugul is cold and calm weather. If you a sunset lovers, go to a golf course near Pura Tanah Lot, located in Tabanan, so you can enjoy a beautiful a romantic sunset from the green. Play golf in Bali is not just an ordinary sport because you will enjoy beautiful view such as beach, hill, a unique Balinese terraced rice field, lakes and nice weather. Most of the golf courses are located in hotel or resort area. So, you don’t have to worry about your lunch, dinner or breakfast. They have well trained caddy. You can enjoy 18 holes with international standard golf courses. Bring your family and friends to Bali, and ask them to play with you. All of you will earn a very unique prize: happy and healthy, all together.

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Temples in Bali

It would be impossible to visit Bali and not see the temples. Mostly because they are everywhere! Bali has been called the land of a thousand temples, and it is an apt description. Temples large and small are dot the Balinese landscape. In fact, there are tens of thousands of temples in Bali, from the simple to the ornate, from the very large, to the very small. There are so many temples in Bali that the government doesn’t even bother counting them. In Bali the word for temple is Pura. Both words are used here.

In Balinese-Hinduism it is believed that the mountains are for the gods, the flat lands are for the people, and the sea is for the demons. (One of the reasons the ancient Balinese did not do much ocean navigation!) It most villages you will find temples for all three. The Pura Puseh is the most important temple, for honoring and worshiping the gods, the Pura Desa will be for the people. This temple is for the spirits that bless and protect the people. The third type of temple, Pura Dalem, is used to appease the demons and to ask for protection from the spirits.

The best time to visit a temple is during it’s festival day. This only happens once per year for each temple, however, there are so many temples that it should not be difficult to find a temple festival. When visiting the temples it is important to show respect. Women should not wear shorts or have bare shoulders. There is a prohibition against blood on sacred ground, so anyone who is bleeding, including women during their cycle, should not visit the temples. Never stand directly in front of the priest, or be at a level above the priest’s head. No flash photography. Kneel when others kneel and in general, try to blend in and do what others do. Men may be asked to wear a sash. These can be rented, but if you are going to be visiting a lot of temples it might make sense to buy your own.

The one temple you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Bali is Basakih. It is often called the Mother Temple and is located high on Mount Agung. It is the most important temple in Bali. There are over 22 structures, some dating back to the 14th century. Located here are shrines to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu.

One of the oldest temples in Bali is Pura Luhur Batu Karu. It is located 10 km west of Bedugul. It overlooks a lake which has a temple to the goddess of Lake Tamblingan.

If you like bats you’ll love Goa Lawah Temple. A sacred site for Brahma, the temple is located in a cave filled with bats. It is said the caves may go all the way to Basakih. If bats are not your style you might prefer the Sangeh Monkey Sanctuary. Watch your belongings as you visit this temple surrounded by tall nutmeg trees. The monkeys are sneaky thieves! They particularly like glasses and keys.

So during your visit to Bali, make sure to enjoy the architecture, the sculpture, the festivities, and the sacredness of the Balinese temples.

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