Leaving Munduk in Bali, travelling on to Sanur, we visited the beautiful Hindu-Buddhist temple of Pura Ulun Danau Bratan on the shores of Lake Bratan. On the way, we stopped at the nearby twin lakes of Tamblingan and Buyan.
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Munduk
After some fabulous diving in Amed, we drove north-west, and inland, on the advice of the ever-helpful Travelfish, to relax for a few days in the mountain village of Munduk. We stayed at the charming Karang Sari guesthouse, which has some more modern rooms, and some older, in an old colonial building. The gardens are… Continue reading Munduk
Sidemen
Sidemen is a peaceful valley region in the east of Bali in Indonesia. We spent a few days there, staying at a beautiful, small, relaxing hotel, Samanvaya, in the village of Tabola, with amazing views over the rice fields. The helpful staff at our hotel arranged a couple of local tours for us. We took… Continue reading Sidemen
Ubud: Palaces, temples, and streets
Ubud in Bali has a known history going back to the 8th century, and was known as a centre for healing and natural medicine: ubad is ancient Balinese for medicine. Over the centuries, monasteries and temples were established in the area, civilizations came and went. In the early 20th century, the Prince of Ubud grew… Continue reading Ubud: Palaces, temples, and streets