DOMESTIC 215

AVERAGE PER DAY

NYEPINEW YEAR

THE DAY OF SILENCE , IS BALI'S OWN VERSION OF

AVERAGE PER MONTH

INTERNATIONAL 142

DOMESTIC 6.538INTERNATIONAL 4.309

1,259,774

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Bali

MOUNT AGUNG

10,308 FT.

3,142 M

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BALI ENDEMIC SPECIES BALI STARLING

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Kuta, Legian, SeminyaK- Bargaining at art market- Learn how to surf- Sipping beer while watching sunset- Party all night long - Hangout at beach bars and clubs- Experience Bali’s distinctive culinary adventures- Pamper yourself at Taman Air Spa- Stay at Bliss Surfer Hotel

Jimbaran & uLuwatu- Witness the mystical Kecak Dance - Ride the wave on Uluwatu’s oceans- Choose your own seafood at traditional fish market - Seafood BBQ Dinner overlooking Jimbaran Beach - Take pictures at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park - Visit some newfound “hidden” beaches

SingaraJa- Jump off the wonderful waterfalls and hot springs - Sightseeing Menjangan Island from different point of view underwater- Embrace the nature with Eco Tour- Watch sunrise and race with the dolphins

tabanan- Visit and watch sunset at Tanah Lot Temple- Take a walk at Jatiluwih Rice Fields, a UNESCO Cultural Landscape- Pick up strawberries - Breathe the fresh air in Botanical Garden- Shopping at traditional market

THINGS TO DO IN BALI ISLAND

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Beginners

nuSa Dua & tanJung benoa- Make your heart beats faster with water sport- Sunbathe at Geger Beach’s white sand- Enrich your knowledge in Museum Pasifika- Make a Hole-in-one- Watching spectacular show treasure of the Indonesian Archipelago (Devdan Show)

ubuD- Take a walk along the rice field- Take selfie with monkeys - Visit various museums - Drop a sweat by bike riding- Relax and rejuvenate with Yoga - Test your adrenaline at White Water Rafting

KarangaSem- Observe the underwater life by diving- Visit and taste in Wine and Chocolate factories - Be captivated by one of Bali’s largest historical landmark, Taman Ujung- Watch sunrise over Mount Agung

THINGS TO DO IN BALI ISLAND

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First born

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Ever feel curious during your visit to Bali on why you meet so many Wayans or Ketuts? There actually are 4 common names in Bali, either for men or women. They will usually introduce themselves not with their nickname but with their commonly used names position as the first, second and so-on child in the family. For those of you who are still confused, here’s how it works:

Mostly used name for first born children is Wayan, but they also have other alternative names such as Putu, Gede or Ni Luh (for girls only). All these names indicate that he or she is the first born child.

Are always named Nyoman or Komang

The second child in Balinese family are usually named Made or Nengah that means middle, but they also just as likely to be called Ngurah or Kadek. Kadek means little brother or sister.

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Are always named Ketut

For the fifth and so-on children, the cycle repeats itself. The fifth child will be called Wayan or “Wayan Balik”, which literally translates to ‘another Wayan’, the sixth child, will be named “Little Made” and so on. There might also be some variations on the combination of the names based on the caste of the family or actual event that happened when the baby was born. Here are some examples on the unique way Balinese named their children based on events, conditions, or places. Parents who work as farmer or want the child to work as farmer will probably name their first born child “Wayan Carik” in which “Carik” means Rice field. If the third child was born on the full moon, the parents would probably name the child as “I Komang Purnama”, Purnama means full moon.

However, this naming system starts to lose its popularity and replaced with more modern name. But you might find some elderlies who still use that name and it might be fun to hear some background story on how they were being named.

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Bali’s scrumptious Halal food

1. Nasi ayam KedewataN ibu maNgKuOn your trip to Ubud area, don’t forget to try this Balinese traditional cuisine. Nasi Ayam is chicken rice mixed with Balinese spices that might be the perfect choice for spicy food lovers. This dish consist of rice topped with spicy shredded chicken and accompanied by boiled egg, Balinese chicken satay and many other side dishes. This restaurant is located at Jalan Raya Kedewatan No. 18, Ubud and opens daily from 8AM - 6PM.

2. Rumah maKaN KedatoNBalinese mixed rice is one of the most sought after dish type in Bali because of its simplicity and variation. Rumah Makan Kedaton is

completed with glass table counter that displays many choices of side dish, so you can choose anything you want. The dishes also vary from Beef Dishes, Chicken Dishes, Satay, vegetables and even crackers. Most of them are spicy and strongly flavored. If you dine in, you will get Jukut Undis soup (traditional Balinese Soup made of Black

Soybean) for free. The price is affordable, based on your side dish choice.

3. waRuNg maK beNgWarung Mak Beng have been known from our parents’ generations. This place exclusively offers you one dish package that has become legendary since 1941, consists of fish soup, fried fish and sambal terasi.

Bali has always been known for its scrumptious pork based cuisine. Because of this, there might be some concern from fellow Moslem tourists in Bali in finding the halal food. For this first @AvillaBali WOW Bulletin, we will try to relieve you from your worry by providing list of Halal Balinese cuisine places nearby tourist destinations :

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The freshness will certainly arouse your taste buds. Are you curious with this legendary eatery? Come up to Jalan Hang Tuah 45 Sanur, this place opens daily from 9AM.

4. gula bali the JogloAre you looking for restaurant that provides complete Traditional Balinese cuisine?

Why not try Gula Bali the Joglo? Located at Jalan Merdeka, Denpasar, you can find several Balinese traditional cuisines such as Tipat Cantok, Tipat Plecing, Bubur Sumsum, Daluman, Rujak and many more here. Gula Bali opens from 9.30AM – 5PM.

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Put oN a helmetThis is the first step! Well, just after the one of renting your scooter, of course!

Even if it’s hot and your hairstyle does not pass,

riding without a helmet is really taking an unnecessary risk.

CheCK the sCooteRIn fact, this is rather the first step.Before renting your scooter, make sure the brakes are breaking, the lights are lighting and the horn is… honking. Even if the rental guy says “Do not worry, you will not need the rear brake! “… Weeeellll… Better choose another one then!

use the hoRNDo not fall into the popular Balinese trend of “honking before the light turns green”. But still, it’s a great way to make that truck understand that, yes, you’re there, and he is about to cut off your route.

use the sigNals!This habit is less trendy among locals, but it’s still worth mentioning that you want to turn. If you have a passenger, he or she can also shake their hand to indicate your direction (known as the “limp wrist”), a little more visible in difficult situations!

stay Calm……when you get stopped by the police. Yes, you will get stopped! Nothing to open a criminal record, but police check points are common here, looking for permits, helmets or headlights… The police like to take care of tourists (and some of their wallets …)!

have aN iNteRNatioNal dRiveR’s liCeNseThis works for everyone, and it avoids the fine in case of “permits checks”. You can ask for one in your country before coming to Bali.

FoR FaiR sKiN, a little suNsCReeN oR a sCaRF oN youR shouldeRs is ReCommeNded!You may not feel it, but waiting 24 seconds at the red traffic light can turn you into a red traffic light yourself.

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weaR PlastiC helmetsYes, they are stylish, but much less durable…

weaR youR bag oN youR shouldeR

Some bad spirits are tempted to snatch bags in plain sight, and may cause you to fall. Don’t worry, this is not common, but like mom said: “Better Safe than Sorry “. So keep your small bag at your feet or under the seat, and everyone will be happy, especially Mom!

dRive too FastMom also says it all the time! And she is right: Bali is full of dogs, frogs, holes in the road … All of which do not necessarily leave you time to slow down before appearing.

dRiNK beFoRe taKiNg the haNdlebaRsIn sync with the series “Mom said,” I have to add the famous “Don’t drink and drive “! Driving in Bali at night is already far from relaxing, so it’s not going to help you by zig-zagging even more.

FoRget the RaiN Coat… Especially in the rainy season! You may experience an unwanted shower just driving down the street. So, if your rain poncho is always in the bike seat, no need to get your shirt drenched upon arrival!

dRiviNg too NeaR the edge oF the RoadwayThis is where most of the holes, bumps, lots of sand, gravel, dogs, etc. lay hidden…

FoRget that iN bali, we dRive oN the leFt!I almost forgot to warn you! So, everything that you imagined while reading my article: Flip it! The steering wheel (of the car) is on the right, you pass on the right …

doN’t Ride oNeThere is no real reason to ride a scooter in Bali. Around town, taxis are cheap and the driver will wait for you if you need to stop and do a bit of shopping. Also most places are within walking distance. Think of all the things you will miss and the people you won’t meet if you zip by on a scooter.

This article is taken from a Blog written by Berenice,French place tester for villa-bali.com and Nasi Goreng Fan.Source: http://blog.villa-bali.com/2014/06/driving-motorbike-bali

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

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1. @avillabali This is our official Instagram account. We have inspired and managed 14 brands including hotel, villa, spa and restaurant which located in Bali. Not only you can get the information about our brand properties, we will also share some information about culinary, destination, and activities in Bali. Best part in following @AvillaBali is you can get a chance to win our giveaway that routinely being held every month ;)

2. @liburanbaliAn uprising Instagram that focus on delivering great content about Bali’s most beautiful destinations, delicious culinary and fun activities. It curates great images from talented Instagram photographers and write interesting information regarding the images in Bahasa Indonesia. Follow @LiburanBalito discover the true experience of Bali

3. @thebalibibleProclaimed as the ultimate guide to Bali and become Bali’s biggest and most popular guide to the beautiful island. @TheBaliBible focus on delivering content about destinations

Nowadays, social media is the easiest place to find something. With a flip of hand, you can find whatever and whenever you want in your mobile phone, even for your needs in planning vacation. I’ve gathered 5 recommended instagrammers on this Island of God for your guide during your stay.

and activities in English, they also feature the beautiful images of Bali.

4. @thebaliguidelineAs the name suggest, this account will guide you during your holiday in Bali. We might call @TheBaliGuideline as Bali’s TripAdvisor, which share you the most beautiful places to visit.

5. @baliFoodiesWhen you are travelling in Bali, you will not want to miss the culinary journey. Follow @BaliFoodies, an Instagram account that focuses on sharing the good culinary scene of Bali. Stay scrumptious with them in Bali!

Written by Cindy Levina | @cindylevinaCindy is a social media specialist at Avilla Hospitality. Joined with the company since 2012, she comes with her passionate about social media. She is responsible for managing and training about social media best practice to all brands of Avilla Hospitality.

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“Take only memories, leave only footprints.”– Chief Seattle

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You can get any happiness and pleasure in Bali whether you have low or unlimited budget to spend in this island. Here

are some tips for your holiday in any way you choose :

BUDGETHoliday

ACCOMMODATIONn Stay at Loft Legian/Cozy Stay/Berry Hotel

FOODSn Sate Bawah Pohon A street food served fairly simple with ketupat or rice as side dish, at parking lot Gelora Trisaktin ZanzibarZanzibar specialized in Pizza, Pastas and Seafood dishes with affordable price at the side of Double Six beach

HANGOUT PLACESn Roti Canai dan Teh Tarik Bu Nanan Double Six beach bar - Crystal Palace - La Plancha

CULTUREn Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Temple

NIGHT LIFEn Vi Ai Pin Eikonn Bounty

SHOPPINGn Art market in Kuta or Legian arean Krisna Balin Erlangga

ROMANTIC PLACESn Resto Apung KintamaniLocated at the shore of Lake Batur with various choices of Indonesian cuisine with ingredients fresh from the lake itself.n Kebun Raya BedugulJust pay for the entrance and parking fee and bring some food and beverage. Also don’t forget to bring carpet or sarong for a simple and memorable picnic.

WATER SPORTn Rent boogie board or surf board at Kuta beach.

KIDS ACTIVITIESn Strawberry farm Take your kids to strawberry farm located in Bedugul and teach them how to pick strawberries.n Monkey Forest in Ubud

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AC ACCOMMODATIONn Stay at Le Jardin/Berry Amour/Alindra Villas

FOODSn Sarong n La Lucciola

HANGOUT PLACESn Cocoon Beach Clubn Potato Head Beach Club

CULTUREn Devdan Show Devdan Show is the wonderful blend between traditional dance of Bali, Java, Borneo, Sumatra, and Papua.With modern contemporary dance accompanied by hip-hop music and dance, this show is even more entertaining and captivating.

NIGHT LIFEn Mirror Lounge and Barn Jenja Restaurant and Clubn Woo Bar

SHOPPINGn Buro n Duty Freen Jenggala n Bali Collectionn Beachwalk

ROMANTIC PLACESn Metis Restaurantn Rock Bar The famous Rock Bar, part of Ayana Resort & Spa located at the top of a cliff is stunning sunset scenery.

WATER SPORTn Fly Board at Tanjung Benoan Rafting in Karangasem

KIDS ACTIVITIESn Bali Treetop Adventure Park n Canggu ClubThe New Canggu Club Bali is Bali’s premiere entertainment and sport center that now features Splash Water Park, Bounce Trampoline Centre, Strike Ten Pin Bowling and Cubby House Kids Club.

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“Once a year, go someplaceyou’ve never been before.”

– Dalai Lama

All the Tumpek

Ceremonies in BaliBali, as usually being called “the Island of Gods” is rich with traditional cultures, so it is a common thing to see Balinese Hindus pray and use Canang Sari as a part of a larger offering. One of the ceremonies that not too many people know about is Tumpek Ceremony. Tumpek days signify the meeting of a Saniscara weekday (Saturday) Kliwon based on Balinese calendar system. There are six Tumpek ceremonies which spread over a 210 day cycle called Pawukon.

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1. tumPeK laNdePIn the old days, Tumpak Landep was a ritual ceremony for sacred weapon such as Keris (Daggers) and Pedang (Swords). Nowadays, Tumpek Landep is a ceremonial day for object made from metal or iron and other objects that bring positive benefits in human’s daily life activities such as vehicles, electronic devices, machinery and other objects. It is also a ceremony to remind us to sharpen our minds so that various problems of life can be overcame with goodness, truth and what is right.

2. tumPeK uduhAlso known as Tumpek Wariga or Tumpek Pengatag, Tumpek Bubuh is a blessing ceremony that is being held for every plantation and farm throughout Bali. This ceremony functions as expression of gratitude to God for the fertile crops that has grown well and for the abundant production of fruit or flowers. The uniqueness Tumpek Uduh is in which during the Ceremony, the people will give an instruction to the trees and tapping the trees three times to wake it up and ask the trees to produce more fruits in the 25 days time span left for “Galungan” Ceremony.

3. tumPeK KuNiNgaNTumpek Kuningan is ceremony that is being held at the end of 10 day festivities of Galungan, at the Saturday of Kuningan. This is one of the big ceremonies that considered very pious by Balinese people. Tumpek Kuningan is the day when Gods and Pitara return to earth to bestow physical and spiritual prosperity on humanity, and to bless all beings in the universe.

4. tumPeK KRulutA month after Tumpek Kuningan, Balinese Hindus celebrate Tumpek Krulut. This is a

special day to pay homage to the musical instruments, masks, dance costumes and bronze gamelan used in some religious ceremonies.Offerings are laid out in front of the largest gong, prayers are recited, and holy water is sprinkled on the instruments. Tumpek Klurut also functions as an expression of gratitude to God in his manifestation as Sang Hyang Iswara.

5. tumPeK KaNdaNgAlso known as Tumpek Uye, is the day when Balinese Hindus make offering to animals as an important part of the ecosystem supporting such as cows, pigs, and buffalo. The animals are washed, given special fodder and dressed in ceremonial cloth.The worship is manifested by giving thanksgiving ceremony to all animals, particularly cattle. On Tumpek Kandang, the Hindus make a ritual to venerate the Almighty God as Shiva or Pasupati, which maintains all beings in this universe.

6. tumPeK wayaNgTumpek Wayang is the last Tumpek in the six sequences existing in the cycle of Balinese pawukon-based calendar. On this occasion, a set of special offering is presented to Sang Hyang Iswara, Lord of Puppeteers. “Tumpek Wayang” is the most important day for owners of leather puppets and puppeteers when they present special homage to their leather puppets “Wayang”. The puppets are taken from their box “Keropak”, placed in position just as if an actual performance were being given and blessed by the owner. A “Dalang” puppeteer will remove all his puppets from storage and set them all up to receive the offerings.

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With all the news about scam Money Changers in Bali, you can never be too careful. There are lots of counterfeit money changers that use very low exchange

rate for overseas bill. To help you ease your worry from being scammed, here are some recommendations for reliable Money Changers in Bali:

1. CentraL Kuta money exChangewww.centralkutabali.comHead Office:Jl. Sunset Road No. 168, Kerobokan Phone : 0361 4741940Fax : 0361 4741936

2. baLi maSpintJinrawww.balimaspintjinra.comHead Office:Jl. Raya Seminyak no 16a, KutaPhone: 0361 733 202Fax: 0361 737 871

3. Dirgahayu VaLuta primawww.balibestrate.comHead Office:Jl. Subita no 21x, DenpasarPhone: 0361 237015Fax: 0361 236462

The money changers above might not offer the rate as tempting as street money changers along the road on the corner of the street. But they will ensure on your safety in any way.

Money Changer$ Recommendation$ ¥ €£

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Challenge by @avillabaliDid you know that we are on Instagram? For you who don’t know, follow us at @AvillaBali

to get more inspiration for your Bali holiday. We held photo contest and challenge the Instragammers to upload their holiday photos in Bali, using hashtag #AvillaBali. Below are the photos of the two lucky winners! Get social with us on Instagram and stay with our feed,

because there will be a new challenge for you every month.

Located in East Bali, this is a paradise of outstanding exotic beauty with vibrant culture. You can find peace and quiet in this place. It offers an excellent site for training dives, with flat bottom lagoon for beginners to practice and a coral reef only 5 minutes swim away.

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Learning BalineseLanguage

Hello, I am Kadek Suriadnya, Chief Accounting at Avilla Hospitality. Today, I will teach you

simple sentences in Balinese language(Base Bali) for daily conversation :

GREETINGSGood Morning Rahajeng semengGood Afternoon Rahajeng tengaiGood Evening Rahajeng sanjeGood Night Rahajeng wengiMr. BapakMs. GekMrs. Ibu

GENERAL EXPRESSIONSYes NggihNo TenHow are you? Punapi gatrane?I’m fine Titiang becik - becikThank you SuksmaYou are welcome MewaliMy name is Adan tiangeHelp TulungSee you later Benjang-benjang matemu malihExcuse me Nyelang margiGood Bye Titiang mepamitI like this place Titiang demen diniGood night Rahajeng mesareSorry AmpuraHungry Seduk

FOOD TASTE EXPRESSIONSDelicious Jaen Spicy LalahSweet Manis Happy LiangSour Masem Angry PedihBitter Pait Sad SebetSalty Pakeh

WH QUESTIONSWhat Ape How KengkenWho Nyen When Buin pidanWhere Dije Why KenapeWhich Ane cen

COMMUNICATINGDo you speak English?Ragane bise mebase Inggris?I don’t speak Balinese Tiang tusing bise mebase BaliI don’t understandTiang tusing ngertiCan you repeat once again? Ngidang ulangin malih?Please speak slowly Ngidih tulung adeng - adengin ngeraosI don’t knowTiang tusing nawang

REQUESTING BASIC ASSISTANCECan you please help me? Ngidang nulungin titiang?Where is the bathroom? Dije tongos kamar mandi ne?Where is the nearest ATM Machine here? Dije wenten mesin ATM sane nampek?I would like to order a taxi Tiang lakar mesen taxi

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