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The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life

There are many legends that follow the magnificent banyan tree (India: Bodhi, Indonesia: beringin, waringin) through eons in religion and culture, from India, China and across south-east Asia to Indonesia.  In Hindu mythology it is called Kalpavriksha meaning ‘wish...

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Bali 2020

Bali 2020

Bali in the second decade of the 21st century is far removed from the Bali of a hundred years ago. The Dutch, colonial rulers of Bali in the early part of the 20th century, opened the island to tourism in 1914. It is claimed that the Dutch empowered students of the...

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Woven Magic of Bali

Woven Magic of Bali

© Courtesy of Instagram account: @yoniuskono Textiles of a country reveal its culture woven in many different textures. And from these fabrics are sewn clothes that drape the body for social and religious functions. The patterns reflect a glimpse of history and faith....

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Selamat Makan!

Selamat Makan!

Indonesia is one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world. And this is reflected in its cuisine. In Bali, which is one of its 17,000 islands, the cuisine on offer is an unending delightful feast of local, national and international recipes. Food on the isle is a...

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Divinity in Nature

Divinity in Nature

Nothing is more refreshing than embracing nature in all its avatars. It rejuvenates the soul and brings one in contact with one’s inner being: The smell of the earth, the colours of green and gold juxta-positioned against the azure sky and breakers that dance along...

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Seaward Bound

Seaward Bound

                                                                                                                   Aerial view of Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that...

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