Galungan is the most important feast for Balinese Hindus. Celebrate the victory of good over evil while honoring the creator of the universe and the spirits of ancestors. Synchronized with the Saka and Wuku calendars, Galungan occurs once in the 210-day cycle of the Balinese calendar, and marks the time of the year when the … Continue reading Galungan & Kuningan Festival in Bali
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October
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October
Donation for the refugees of Mt. Agung
Evacuees continue to stream into camps as the Agung Volcano Observatory reported an “unprecedented” level of seismic activity and warned of an increased probability of eruption. [1] All these people are living in bad conditions and our staff couldn’t sit on the sideline and watch. What are the best supplies to donate? Water gallons, rice, … Continue reading Donation for the refugees of Mt. Agung
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October
Mount Agung-Bali update
A radius of nine kilometres and 12 kilometres around the mountain was considered dangerous but the resort island was otherwise safe. Mount Agung in Bali is experiencing unprecedented levels of seismic activity and could erupt in a “matter of hours” if tremors continue, Indonesia’s volcanology centre has said. More than 75,000 people have been evacuated … Continue reading Mount Agung-Bali update
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October
Weekend markets in Bali
Sundays are made for kicking back with friends and family. So, if you’re looking for a relaxed, community vibe, then be sure to check out some of Bali local markets and weekend bazaars. Every market feels like a little celebration, and that’s why we love them so much. So grab your bag and get ready … Continue reading Weekend markets in Bali
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September
6 Surf Tips for beginner surfers
Don’t learn by yourself No matter how easy you think surfing is, never learn surfing by yourself. By learning yourself you could put yourself in dangerous situations or you could do important techniques the wrong way. Get a good surf school to learn how to surf! Get yourself a soft-top If you begin to surf, … Continue reading 6 Surf Tips for beginner surfers
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September
Surf awards
Since 2003, The Surftime Awards (brought to us by Surftime Magazine) has famously celebrated the very best of surfing culture in Bali and Indonesia. Now, in its 14th year, the Surftime Awards 2017 returned for another hugely anticipated party to honour the country’s best in surf. There are awards that honor everyone from the year’s … Continue reading Surf awards
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September
Surf Etiquettes
Surf safety – Surf Etiquettes If you want to become a surfer, you must learn the rules of the sport. The so-called surf etiquette is a list of dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind while in the water. When surfers don’t follow the basic commandments of surfing, accidents, injuries, and misunderstandings can … Continue reading Surf Etiquettes
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September
BBQ in kuta beach with Odysseys surf school crew
What’s a better way to end the day of working than a barbeque at the beach with the crew at the workplace? Yesterday was the monthly BBQ of September for Odysseys surf school members. Every month Odysseys Surf School has a barbeque on the beach, 2 people are pointed out to organise the barbeque and … Continue reading BBQ in kuta beach with Odysseys surf school crew
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September
Youth surfing events in Bali
The Rip Curl GromSearch series 3 The Rip Curl GromSearch series are youth surfing events that include boys and girls divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, under 12’s with the addition of the Super Groms division (under 10 years old), commonly referred to as “groms”. The aim of the GromSearch is to nurture … Continue reading Youth surfing events in Bali
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September
2017 Surf films festival in Bali
9th OmbakBali International Surf Film Festival OmbakBali Festival is the 1st showcase for international independent surf films & documentaries in South East Asia. The festival embraces innovative, adventurous and independent filmmaking and has a focus on recent work. Both talented newcomers and more established directors from Indonesia and around the world are being celebrated during … Continue reading 2017 Surf films festival in Bali