Monday, January 16, 2012

Balinese retreat


The more I go to Bali the more i love it!

As I was telling you in my previous post, this time around we decided to stay in Seminyak which is right by the beach and perfect for a relaxing holiday. Unfortunately since the second we landed we were welcomed with a typhoon-like weather which lasted for our entire stay except for half a day when the sun decided to show up! 
We didn't let the storm ruin our holiday and took advantage of the situation mostly by indulging ourselves at the spa and visiting temples ;) 

Good to know:
How to get there: Bali is a 2h30min flight from Singapore
Best time to visit: from April to October (dry season) 
Sea and beaches: Do not expect Maldivian like water as the sea in Bali is pretty rough and often suffers of pollution however it is known for having great diving spots and is a surfers paradise


*Balinese women are often seen with rice grains (Bija) on their forehead, throat and hair which is applied during their prayer*


*Tanah Lot Temple*





*Planting rice*

*Rice field*

*Dragon sculpture*

*Traditional Balinese dancing statue*

*The W hotel - Seminyak*

*Bathroom in the W room*

*Having a drink at KUDETA by the beach*

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41 comments:

  1. Sara LouiseJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Bali looks like an amazing destination and that bathroom is INCREDIBLE!

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  2. just meJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    amazing pictures!!!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    cool pictures

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  4. Fabrizia SpinelliJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    These photos are really amazing, love them!

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  5. Fabrizia SpinelliJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:54 PM

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  6. Lunapark QueenJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM

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  7. Rowena @ rolala lovesJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Seminyak in Bali looks amazing and so does that bathroom!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    seems like you still managed to enjoy you holiday! great photos!

    xx Nina
    http://nospetitesreveries.blogspot.com/

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  9. Bengts fotobloggJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Great shots, I like the Tanah Lot Temple.

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  10. Jenna HughesJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    so gorgeous! i really want to visit

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  11. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Sorry about the storm! Im glad you didn't let bad weather get you down and these photos turned out amazing. I love posts like these because i feel like I get to take a mini break from my life!

    -Nico

    www.SatinandSalt.com

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  12. MandyJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Wow Bali looks beautiful! I have always wanted to visit and after this post, even more so! It looks like a very colorful place.

    Mandy
    The Klury Report & Kini Style

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  13. Fash BoulevardJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    these pictures are so stunning. great post, love. thanks so much for sharing. if you get a moment, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest. xo

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  14. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I like the fact that despite the terrible weather you tried to enjoy your holidays anyway ;)
    Amazing pictures!!!

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  15. Miss MollyJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    so jealous of this amazing holiday, lucky girl!

    x

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  16. Gloria e RogerioJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:07 PM

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  17. HAUNTED-FASHIONJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Wauwww this is so nice

    hope you have a great time

    x

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  18. VicaJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Wow, these photos are just great!
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  19. ÆnneJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Those pictures are so lovely!

    Kisses Anne

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  20. HeatherJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Wow your pictures are absolutely breathtaking... well done!

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  21. Carla CeeJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    WOW! Paradise! Thanks for sharing babe!

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  22. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:30 PM

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  23. The Afternoon TeaJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Fantastic pictures. I'll go to Bali.
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  24. AnitaJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Wow, the picture of the Tanah Lot Temple is so absolutely gorgeous. I love it!

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  25. Marcela GmdJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Great post!!! beautiful photos!!!
    Have a nice day!

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  26. The Fashion PhilosophyJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    What a lovely post! We love your style of writing AND all of these photos are completely gorgeous!

    ox,
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  27. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Looks interesting! You pictures are beautiful!

    Thanks for the inspiration

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  28. Rolled Up PrettyJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    I want to go to Bali, that looks like SO much fun! That fish picture is amazing, and that bathtub is to DIE FOR! Oh my gosh!!!

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  29. Elin KlingJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    L O V E

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  30. CaitlinJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:43 AM

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    xo
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  31. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Wow it looks incredible! Sorry the weather wasn't better for you. xoxo

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  32. Silvia NegrettiJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Wow! Amazing pics, dear!!!!
    I 'd like so much to visit Bali one day, you are so lucky! ;)
    xxx
    S
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  33. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Beautiful photos! Thank you so much for the lovely comment!

    <3 Anja

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  34. Marina Di GuardoJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    your pictures are wonderful and this post is stunning...
    Bali is fantastic. I was here several years ago but I'd like to come back!
    A big kiss!


    Marina

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  35. Frenchie and BlondieJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I've already been there and that's one of the most beautiful place I went to.
    Hope you enjoy it!

    Kisses
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  36. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    great photos sweetie, wish one day my Boyfriend and I go to Bali! following you for sure, follow us? :') katefp.blogspot.com

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  37. Iris VerschoorJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Really beautiful pictures!
    xIris

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  39. mphretzJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    it makes us proud for Indonesian to hear excitement from other people about Bali. I'm totally agree with the best time to visit Bali during the dry season! Next time you visit Bali, I recommend you to visit other beaches such as Padang-Padang, Dreamland (New Kuta Beach) or Lovina..

    Love,

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