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Screaming face carved at entrance to Goa Gajah Elephant Cave in Bali, Indonesia
Culture Indonesia

Goa Gajah And Yeh Pulu: Elephants, Demons And A Dreadful Boar

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

The tiny faces glared at us, wild eyes popping and teeth bared angrily. The message was clear: stay away. In the centre of the twisted mass was yet another face, much bigger than the rest. With eyebrows raised and mouth gaping wide it looked more surprised, staring at some unknown curiosity in the distance. We […]

Main shrine floating on lake at Ulun Danu Bratan temple in Bali, Indonesia
Culture Indonesia

Ulun Danu Bratan Temple: Bali’s Postcard-Perfect Pit Stop

September 1, 2019November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

Arriving at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, we expected to see a temple. Instead we walked into immaculately manicured gardens. Wide lawns were broken up by colourful flower beds, a stupa and the occasional garishly painted animal statue. Most bizarre were the carefully sculpted vines adorned with animal’s faces and ferocious claws. Leafy owls and eagles […]

Bontoh Village on the beach on Sangeang Island, Indonesia
Culture Indonesia

Bontoh Village: Living In The Shadow Of A Volcano

August 18, 2019August 18, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

The rugged peak of Sangeang Api rose above the trees and dry grass that dominated the lower slopes. Clouds of white steam billowed from the crater. Even when diving, we could hear constant rumbling deep within the bowels of the volcano. However, despite the prolific volcanic activity, this island is inhabited. We took a walk […]

Palm trees, paths and people on Tegalalang rice terrace in Bali, Indonesia
Indonesia Nature

Bali’s Best Rice Terrace Walk: Tegalalang Vs. Campuhan

April 13, 2019November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

Escaping the chaos of the main street, with its tacky souvenir shops, crowded cafes and taxi traffic jam, we weaved through a restaurant and out onto the steps behind. The silence enveloped us as we stood in awe of the view. Golden rice terraces stretched the length of the valley, as far as the eye […]

Komodo dragons walking into sea at Rinca Island, Indonesia
Indonesia Nature

Rinca Island: Here Be Komodo Dragons

February 21, 2019November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

With a splash our guide hit the water. The dragons heads turned simultaneously and with a unified hiss they started towards us.  Their ungainly doggy paddle was both amusing and unnerving at the same time. We were not expecting them to get this close.  Our guide had assured us it would be safe to enter […]

Seahorse on coral reef in Tulamben, Bali
Indonesia Scuba Diving Travel Photos

Travel Photos: Diving With The Bizarre Critters Of Tulamben

January 23, 2019November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

Beyond the black sand beaches of Tulamben, on the coast of Bali, tufts of coral and brightly coloured sponges cling to the otherwise sparse volcanic slope. For those taking the time to look, these are the best places for divers to find the weirdest and most wonderful critters. Seahorses are just one of the many […]

Nasi campur chicken, nuts and crackers in Bali, Indonesia
Food & Drink Indonesia

Fresh And Full Of Flavour: What To Eat in Bali?

November 10, 2018April 14, 2020Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

With fresh, flavoursome food, there’s always something interesting to eat in Bali. A blend of Chinese and Indian influences gives the fare of this corner of Indonesia a unique style. Balinese food is often lightly spiced and enhanced with peanuts or coconut. Here is our guide to the dishes most commonly appearing on menus in […]

Worshippers climbing steps to main temple gates at Pura Besakih in Bali, Indonesia
Culture Indonesia

Pura Besakih: Avoiding Tourist Traps at Bali’s Mother Temple

October 24, 2018November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

A constant stream of worshippers made their way up the stone stairs to the split gate that marked the entrance to the temple. The men wore white headbands. The women sported sashes and carried huge woven baskets on their heads. Everyone had a brightly coloured sarong wrapped around their waist. Even the statues lining the […]

Driftwood on Menjangan Island beach in Bali, Indonesia
Indonesia Scuba Diving

Menjangan Island: Exploring a Remote Corner of Bali

September 22, 2018November 22, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

The eel garden stretched out before us, hundreds of slender bodies waving like blades of grass as their tiny heads bobbed to the beat of their own drums. As we cruised above them, the garden eels slowly slipped deeper into their burrows until only their heads were visible. After we had passed by, they regained […]

Head of Komodo dragon at Komodo National Park in Indonesia
Indonesia Nature

Komodo National Park: Walking with Dragons

September 15, 2018November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

We spotted the dragon stomping towards us with a confident reptilian swagger. Its broad shoulders flexed and its heavy tail swung back and forth with every step. The snake-like face was complete with a long forked tongue that flicked in and out as it tasted the air. Komodo dragons are unique to a handful of […]

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