Tag: Bali
-
Nyepi: Bali’s “Silent Day”
•
It almost sounds like a stand-up comedian’s joke, but it isn’t. Balinese are very serious about doing nothing during the Nyepi holiday, or “Silent Day.” They take it so seriously that people have been known to be arrested — even deported — for walking outside or camping during this sacred…
-
The Natura Villa, in Ubud, Bali
•
One of the many delights of traveling is the chance to experience customs and cultures that are very different from your own. I’ve been to many parts of Indonesia, but this visit to Ubud, Bali, had some delightful, fascinating surprises. I’ll talk about the wild festival of Nyepi and the…