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4k walk through Bali countryside (Tabanan)

Yeh Hoo waterfall is a lovely spot just outside Jatiluwih in Tabanan, Bali. Although all waterfalls are in some sense sacred places, some of them allow you to swim and others don't. At Yeh Hoo, visitors are welcome to take a swim. The water is chilly and refreshing. The walk down is not too difficult, but the motorbike ride up to the parking area is rather steep, so it's not for inexperienced r...

Jatiluwih, is one of the most stunning views of rice terraces in Bali. It is located in Tabanan, in central Bali. It's a nice place to walk and see the ancient Subak agricultural system in action. Subak is the water management irrigation system that has been in place since the 9th Century in Bali. It is a cooperative, democratic system managed through social, political, and religious means. The...

Rain falling on the rice terraces in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia.

The Puputan monument in Renon, Denpasar commemorates the Badung Kingdom's last stand against the Dutch colonists in 1906. It's a beautiful building, with a shape that reminds me of a priest's bell. You can go to the top via a spiral staircase, and there are 360 degree views of the greater Denpasar area. The inside of the building is filled with dioramas of Bali's early history, and you can lear...

I used to dislike the rainy season. It's always a pain to go anywhere on a motorbike, the roads are wet and slippery, cars splash you as you go by. It was hard to get anything done because it takes twice as long to get anywhere and things are often cancelled due to the weather. These days I like the rainy season much more. For one thing, it's cooler. For another, it's perfectly legitimate to ca...

Even on a tuesday night, there are local cover bands playing in bars in Sanur. I'm glad local musicians seem to earn a decent living doing the bar circuit around areas like Sanur. A lot of foreign retirees gravitate towards Sanur. The town has a relaxed beachside feel with some good spots to get food and drinks in the evening. Many of these established retirees tend to eat at local warung and s...

I like Sanur Beach because it's the type of place that still feels welcoming to everyone. There is a lot of tourist infrastructure, but it still feels like a place accessible to and enjoyed by locals of all economic backgrounds. In a way, in Sanur you can feel the uneasy balance between all the juxtapositions that characterize Bali as I see it. Juxtapositions of foreigner vs local, tourist econ...

I had a nice walk through the Bali Museum in Denpasar. It's a museum of art and history, where you can see some deep history of Bali, cultural and naturalistic artifacts. There are examples of early forms of currency, as well as evidences of trades with neighboring islands. This time, the gamelan part of the museum was closed off. There is a room with huge statues of Rangda and Barong while ent...

There's a nice street in the old market in Denpasar with tons of fabric shops. You can find handmade Batik as well as industrially produced prints. Lots of people buy the fabric in bulk and then have tailor made Kebaya for special occasions. I love seeing the different fabric in these shops, I hope you do too.

Come with me on a walk around the old market in Denpasar, Bali. In the heat of the late morning there is a calm lull when people take a break and get ready for the afternoon. It's a nice time to walk around the market if you don't mind the heat.