Water Blow is located in the Bali Tourism & Development Corporation district where large waves crash against a limestone cliff, creating a huge gush of water and mist, sometimes up to nearly 30 feet high. Though perhaps exciting only for the first few times of the phenomenon, the lookout point does offer great views of the sea and the surrounding beaches.
Read MoreIt’s no wonder that tourists flock to Bali, and in particular the jungle paradise of Ubud. Walk along Jl. Monkey Forest and visitors will find massage parlors, souvenir shops, and quaint eateries. Try some fresh tropical fruit smoothies, coffee (a lot of coffee is exported from Indonesia) and local dishes.
Read MoreUbud Palace, officially known as Puri Saren Agung, features a temple, stages for events, and is just a stone’s throw from the bustling market nearby. The entrance area is open to the public and once served as the official residence of the royal family of Ubud.
Read MoreAs the oldest museum in Bali, the idea was dreamt up in the late 1930s by Rudolf Bonnet, a Dutch painter, and Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati, the former prince of Ubud, and his brother Tjokrda Gde Raka Sukawati as an effort to protect Balinese art and artists. The museum opened its doors in 1956 to the public.
Read MoreMandala Wisata Wenara Wana or Ubud Monkey Forest or Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Bali, is a place where nature meets civilization. There is a sort of mysticism here where the wild and the religious collide. Home to the Balinese long-tailed monkey or long-tailed macaques, this place is a true sanctuary for them. Set on nearly 30 acres of land, the sanctuary is home to anywhere from five hundred to one thousand monkeys.
Read MoreAn icon in Bali, Bebek Bengil Crispy Duck has many locations throughout Indonesia; we visited the Nusa Dua location. Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner) thankfully does not live up to its namesake. The seating is wide and open, and far from dirty.
Read MoreMy first introduction to Balinese cuisine should have been at Warung Pondok Madu instead of an airport cafe version of Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice). Touted as the best bbq local pork ribs in Ubud, it certainly does not disappoint. The pork is well balanced with savory and sweet and smokiness, marinated with great care and falling apart from the bone. The way I gush about this pork is sincere, given that barbecue meat is not a favorite meal of mine.
Read MoreCastelo dos Mouros or Castle of the Moors is a medieval castle located atop a hill in Sintra, Portugal. Built in the 10th century after the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors, the two rings of wall trace the granite boulders and cliffs. Then, it served as a watchtower for enemies and protested Lisbon and beyond.
Read MoreQuinta da Regaleira is a quinta or historic estate located on a hill in Sintra, Portugal. Visitors can roam the vast estate exploring the palace, chapel, tunnels, grottos, wells, and fountains. A lot of mystery and enigma surrounds this estate, with rumored ties to the Knights Templar and Freemasons and steeped in alchemy.
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