Tuesday 20 October 2009

THE ANCESTOR THAT STILL IN THE OCEAN

In your view maybe this thing is not make sense. but this is the real life of the balinese people. When some people feel unhappy they might though there something some kind of duties that completely had not done yet. One those thing could be the spirits of the ancestors are belief still suffering in the ocean,, they supernaturally need a help from their grandson or son to pull them out from the ocean where they are being punished. so that why we have to hold this ceremony..and this is a part of the cremation ceremony. You can see here trough the photo my big family are going to the beach together. some of them also bring offerings , that will be offered to God of the ocean that known as ''SANGHYANG BARUNA''.


My friend's wedding


Hi..do you see, who are in photo?..well he is one of my good friend in the village , his name is Gede. We have been friend for a long time. a friend in need and in stead, As a good friend we normally spend our time to drink tuak or traditional drink with about 10 % alcohols especially during the traditional holiday or ritual ceremony in my village because we rarely meet each other. And last month he met his soul mate and do wedding ceremony soon,,he said ,"sooner ,better , as I am getting older and older...That One of the wedding prossesion when a man family ask to the woman family, means the man or the husband candidate is requested to ask permission from the woman ancestor to promise that he loves her very much and will look after her until the end of life. so that why you see the offerings in front of the priest as a clues that you are seriusly love your wife. This also one why where you can see the real balinese life......

Friday 2 October 2009

The Balinese girl

Before 1940, The Balinese woman were still naked, This condition can be seen if one day you visit Bali do not forget to visit any museum in Ubud area. The collection of photos which are collected there clearly described about the real balinese life at that time, and this is also another good way to see the real bali.

Tuesday 29 September 2009

Another side of the Paradise island


Not only famous for the cultures , daily life of their peoples, If you feel boring in the touristic area such as kuta, sanur or ubud, you should take your breath and think another option, to explore middle part of bali for example.
Your eyes will witness incredible rice terraces scenery for about 60 km, in your right and left hand side,,,of course you can stop anytime you want and feel how beautifull the God creation, and we will feel too small in the front of amazing view Tabanan Regency.
So what are you going to wait again?, See northenside Tour

TANAH LOT SUNSET CARTER


This is one of the beautifull side of Tanah Lot where you can wait for the sunset, one of the many places in the world which has unforgetable memory of sunset.

And this is also another good way to see REAL BALI. Because a long the way you also can see the traditional house of the Balinese people.

Duration : 4-5 hours
Price : Rp 250.000,- = U$ 25(car only)
Note : Entrance fee, meal, etc are belong to your personal expenses

Monday 10 August 2009

MORNING MARKET

Do you want to see what the Balinese do in the early morning?. Well ... this is an option that you should try during your holiday in Bali. So....you will see REAL LIFE OF THE BALINESE people. Wake up at 06.00 AM, we will take you to Badung morning market at denpasar city and start to explore what are inside ? what are something interesting that can be seen in such early morning?. The women who are carrying the stuffs on their head.....the person who trying hardly to get a good price....and of course th people who are bringing offering ad praying in MELANTING temple to wish a bless from the God for a good bussiness at that day.
That is a little description to see REAL BALI. To understand more the real balinese life actually.

Duration : 3-5 hours
Price : USD 25 = Rp 250.000,-

Sunday 2 August 2009

The day of knowledge

Yesterday was saturday special for the Balinese people. Woke up in the early morning everybody weared their best traditional cloths. and then they went to the public temple,school temple and other temples that possibly are in the village.What day was actually yesterday? well ...for the Balinese hindu yesterday was The Saraswatiday ,the special day to worship the God of knowledge Sarasawati ,we celebatre this day every six months according the balinese calendar that consist of 210 days because based on wuku(lunar calendar) one month have 35 days ,so six months will be 210 days. The goddess of Saraswati is described by beautifull angle with four hand, each hand hold different thing. and standing up on Lotus flower so that why Lotus is considered as An holy flower because could live and grow in three different world. The root in the land, leaves in water and their flower in the air. So when you drive arround on the island yesterday you will see most of the balinese people use their traditional cloths. this is the REAL BALI.....
And at early morning of this day we go to the closest beach for BANYU PINARUH, kind of purification ceremony where all the people swim at the sea to reduce any bad influence or for a good luck. this is also another kind of what the real balinese must do in order the real bali tradition keep exist forever.....

Friday 31 July 2009

Visiting the Ancestor's temple


...whoever will agree that Bali is one of the world uniqee and beautifull heritage island. every area have their own custom, tradition and sometimes different from one to another. but the people are still respecting each other. no one claim their tradition or custom is better than the other, or no body said their way of life must be followed, or their life style is the best one... No...no...no .There is no space for individual here, no place for selfish one ..all run together ,following the rythm of the nature.. this is the real bali or bali yang nyata. Our island is the the offering island to the God as the spirit of the universe, so no body will be affraid to ignore their duty and responsibity to their enviroment and nature that always as supporters to their life...this must we do as our thankgives to our creator..This what the real bali is? this is balinyata.............

Sunset at jimbaran bay


Yesterday was so beautifull, I was in jimbaran bay with my singaporean customer waiting for sunset. slow but sure the sun moves down following the rhytm of the nature, while a long the beach ,there were a plenty of tourist witnesing patiently panoramic of one beautifull sunset in the world, the sky arround the sun so reddish like a lip of the growing up girl that of course will enjoyble to be kissed or whatever you say..
well everybody agree I think ...sunset in jimbaran bay is very very beautifull. I pray alaways that my island will be peacefull forever so there will be more and more people come and see the sunset here.This is one packaged with Uliwatu tour, you can enjoy sunset either from uluwatu or from jimbaran bay beach.

Monday 27 July 2009

Golf

Today I handle three golfers from Singapore,They played golf at new kuta golf course in pecatu resort in south kuta district. In Bali there are four golf courses with 18 holes and one course with 9 holes in inna grand bali beach hotel, and considerd as the oldest golf course in our island, was built in 1963. In Indonesia only few people play golf compare with the population that over 220.000.000 this year. Well.. of course ,because this is very exspensive game or hobby. and in indonesia is common thing ,while playing golf sometimes the players who are bussinessman or governmment will make deal about something that only known by both of them.

That thing called while diving drink the water.

Saturday 25 July 2009

DENPASAR CAR CARTER

Bali island with 3 million population is very famous in the world. Denpasar city tour is one of the option that can you try for your holiday in Bali. You can see the temple of Jagat nata, Bali museum, if you wake up bit early we also can see morning market in the central of Denpasar city, or night market, and The monument of Bajra Sandhi the struggle monument of the balinese people.

Price : Rp 350.000,- = USD 35 (transport only)
Duration : 5-7 hours
Note : Do not forget to bring Indonesian rupiah for donation and who knows you are interested to shop somewhere around the city

Friday 24 July 2009

KINTAMANI CAR CHARTER

Kintamani is name of the village which has elivation around 1200 meters above the sea level. And they are very fomous with their Batur volcano one that still active volcano in Bali and Batur lake the biggest lake in Bali which sourround it. This is another way to see REAL BALI. On the way to Kintamani we will be stopping in some places, such as : Goa Gajah temple, Balinese garden and enjoy lunch at kintamani restourant.

Price : Rp 400.000,-= USD 40 ( transport only)
Duration : 8 hours
Note : Any donation and personal expenses belong to your duty so please prepare indonesin rupiah during the tour

UBUD CAR CHARTER


If you want to see the real Bali, Ubud is the answer..This village is very artistic, all people here is an artist, they are painter, carver,dancer and famous undagi as well. Undagi is traditional house maker. Some interesting places than you can see are Balinese house compound, Batuan temple(
uniq temple with a lot of ornaments), Painting gallery, Ubud Royal Palace and Art market.

Price : Rp 400.000,- = USD 40( transport only)
Duration : 8 hours
Note : Any donation during entering temple, balinese house compound etc under your duty, and their nominal will be different one to another, so please prepare small indonesian rupiah during the tour.

Thursday 23 July 2009

TANAH LOT CAR CARTER


Tanah lot is one of the most popular tourist destination in Bali. Everyday more than a thousand tourist visit this place. The temple was built on the small island at 16 century,and when the wether is being good you will witness an incredible sunset that background the temple itself.
In the way to this temple we can stop in Taman ayun temple, Monkey forest and finally enjoy sunset at tanah lot.

Price : Rp 350.000,- = USD 35 (transport only)
Duration : 5-6 hours
Note : Any donation will belong to your duty, so please prepare small indonesian currency during the tour

Sunday 19 July 2009

The Early Morning Rain

At 03.30 I got up , I took a bath and went to the office met my friend then picked up our custumers for Yogyakarta tour. On the way suddenly rained and I didn't bring rain coat, finally you can guess directelly what was un to my self? all my body got wet (basah kuyup). But I don't care I kept go to the hotel. Arriving ot the lobby, a man approached me and asked," are you my guide for yogyakarta tour?" ,I answered " yes sir, are you ready to go" and asked him back, Then he said" My wife is sick , and I would like to cancel, yesterday I called to your office nobody anaswered. Oh my God ,,,, Then he said again ," no matter you charged me for canselation fee, but I hope you can decide the the best one for us and for your company", I just said " Ok sir, I will tell my bos, thank you very much" bye..bye.
I left the hotel at 05.30 an went bac home again ,,,,sleep and just got up!!

Tuesday 14 July 2009

The romantic ubud


Everytime I pass the monkey forest street, I always feel something different. The place so special, so nice and so romantic. I am balinese but I enjoy to be here very much.Along side of the road you will see the bar,restaurant, n hotel with their small light like candle at the evening. and every hamlets(banjar) has stage where the lokal people train and show their artist spirit every time. The nature and the people seem like unity in peacefull and high tolerance which creating a deep harmony in their life. I think I understood now, why since a long time ago many artist from all over the world like to spend their time here,even one of them ANTONIO BLANCO died as hindu balinese,,the body was cremated............

Monday 13 July 2009

NORTH BALI CAR CARTER


Geograpically Bali are divided into two parts as in there are mountains which are streching in middle of the island. Northenpart of Bali is one of the so many option that you can take during you holiday here.
When we go to this side of bali we will stop in the Beratan temple(temple on the lake) ,gitgit waterfall, Banjar Hotspring, fruites market etc.

Durasi Tour : 10-12 jam
Price : Rp 500.000,-= USD 50(transpor only)
Note : any donation and other personal account are under your duty, We are only accampaniying you and serving you the best

Thursday 2 July 2009

EASTERN SIDE CAR CARTER

How many times have you been to Bali?, if you have been here many times, this another alternatife for your holiday in our island. Let us take you to the easternpart of Bali that less explore by asian tourist. We will take you to see the biggest temple named Besakih temple,visit the traditional village of Tenganan, Batcave temple, and enjoy lunch at restourant Bukit jambul with amazing rice terraces view and if we still have time we can stop in Tirta gangga (old justice court) in Klungkung regency.

Price : Rp 550.000,- = USD 55 (transport only)
Duration : 10-12 hours
Note : Any donation during the tour are belong to your duty. We are as your english driving guide will always serve and assist you the best. and please remember our prinsipal is ''SERVICE IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY''

Sunday 21 June 2009

JATILUWIH CAR CARTER


Jatiluwih is a name of the village which has elivation around 800-1000 meters above the sea level.The most amazing rice terraces view can be seen from here. The word of Jatiluwih itself means ''really really good or beautifull'' .can be said this is the most beautifull rice terraces in the world. During this tour we can see The butterfly park, Enjoying the Angsery hotspring, and finally spending time to see Tanah lot sunset

Duration : 10-12 hours
Price :Rp 500.000,-= USD 50 (transport only)

Note : Please remember to bring indonesian currency during the tour as in some tourist destination we require to pay donation. We have duty to do the best for your enjoyble end memorable tour

Saturday 20 June 2009

ULUWATU SUNSET

THE TEMPLE ON THE CLIFF that is another name of uluwatu temple. The most popular tourist destination in the island because in only this one place we can see some differents thing. First after arriving in the temple area we will wellcomed by a group of monkey, and then take foto around the temple, if you are interested to see the Kecak dance perfomance , you only pay Rp 50.000,- or USD 5 for very spectacular traditional dance while witnessing the incredible sunset for the stage

Price : Rp 250.000,- = USD 25 [transport only]
Duration : 5-7 hours
Note : The monkeys in this temple is very agresive, and for women who are being menstruation is better do not take this tour, this is for your safety. And of course we will go together during this trip as Our service is our first priority.

Friday 19 June 2009

Long traveling

Kemarin aku melakukan perjalanan yang lumayan panjang, Bangun pk 06.15, aku langsung mandi,sarapan dan setelah itu bersama-sama bapak sopir aku menuju hotel villa cempaka di daerah Ubud utk jemput tamu.Tiba di lobby pk 08.00 dan Mr.Han dan keempat orang rekannya sudah menunggu utk tour Kintamani besakih Tanah lot.Tanpa basa basi aku langsung menyapa, "good morning sir, how are you? I am Dar from Bali star island", dan Mr Han yan warga negara Singapura menyambutku dengan sangat hangat ," hai dar, we are find an dI hope you are find too!!!
Begitulah sedikit greetingku utk tamu-tamuku yang kelihatannya sepele tapi mesti aku lakukan setiap awal perjumpaan. Singkat cerita, perjalanan pertama kami adalah menuju Tegalalang utk melihat rice terrace,lalu kintamani,dan sebelum makan siang kami menghabiskan waktu hampir 2 jam di pura Besakih ditengah terik matahari yang menyengat.
Sekitar Pk 13 wita kami sudah sampai di restoran Bukit jambul utk makan siang. meninggalkan restoran pk 14.10 kami kembali ke daerah Ubud melihat Galery lukisan dan patung kayu hingga pk 16.00. lalu deestinasi terakhir adalah Tanah lot utk menyaksikan sunset yang merupakan salah satu yang terindah didunia [kalau cuacanya pas bagus].Pk 19.oo kami balik ke ubud utk makan malam dan kali ini kami makan malam di warung Bebek Bengil yang menyajikan menu special Duck crispy. itulah akhir dara torku kemarin,walaupun capek aku merasa puas karena Mr Han bilang ," Dar I am enjoyble and i will recomend you to my friend and my family,"