The nightmare began in 2022 when my extended family decided to vacation in Bali, Indonesia, for Christmas. We usually get together every other year on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia ...

sits on a gigantic jagged rock that rises out of the ocean on Bali's southwest coast. While you'll have to wait for low tide to reach the temple, it's well worth it, especially to see the sky turn ...

Bali’s beauty goes far beyond its sandy shores ... There are two routes: the hardcore trek from Besakih Temple to the summit, or the more popular (and slightly less punishing) trail from Pasar ...

Bali introduced a tourist tax to combat unruly behaviour (Getty Images) In February 2024, Indonesian tourism giant Bali introduced a $10 (£7.70) tourist tax to discourage unruly tourists from ...

The locals dubbed it "Kampung Russia" — a village of Russians in the middle of Bali's serene inland rice terrace haven Ubud. Some watched with concern as it expanded from a cafe and bar during ...

Locals are celebrating the closure of the foreigner enclave in the popular mountain village — which marks the first major pushback against an “annexation” of parts of Bali by Russians ...

and the Besakih Temple, the largest and most sacred temple for Hindus in Bali. For visitors seeking tranquil sunset views while enjoying a kecak dance performance, Pura Luhur Uluwatu is the place to ...

Similarly driven by Seva, Mehul Patel, a volunteer at the Hindu temple BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, emphasized the joy of serving others. “In the joy of others, lies our own ...

While Bali's other temples may be larger or more jaw-dropping, the Pura Tirta Empul water temple, a holy spring, possesses a unique serenity. This active prayer site inspires both Balinese Hindus ...

A truly spiritual way to experience Chinese New Year in Bali is by visiting one of the island's beautiful Chinese temples. Bali is home to several temples that celebrate Chinese heritage, such as the ...

The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Temple invites all to their annual Thai Poosam Kavady festival from February 2 to 16. The flag hoisting will commence on Sunday, February 2, with hawan starting ...