Candidasa
Bali, Karangasem, Candidasa. The beach looking west. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Candidasa can be a good alternative if you’re looking for a pleasant place to stay a few days while you explore East Bali....
View ArticleBatubulan
Bali, Gianyar, Batubulan. Batubulan is a Balinese center for stonecarving. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Batubulan means “moonstone”, and if you like to see or buy any works of stone while you’re on Bali,...
View ArticleBesakih
Bali, Karangasem, Besakih. The Mother Temple of Besakih, or Pura Besakih, on the slopes of Mount Agung. There are 22 temples in the complex. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) At the foot of the great Gunung Agung...
View ArticleYeh Pulu
Bali, Gianyar, Yeh Pulu. The relief tells stories about daily life on Bali about 1000 years ago. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) For most people who visit Bali Yeh Pulu remains a well hidden secret. This may...
View ArticleUbud
Bali, Gianyar, Ubud. The area surrounding Ubud is lovely and peaceful. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Ubud has become the favorite place for many visitors to Bali. The name Ubud is probably derived from “ubad”...
View ArticleTegenungan Waterfall
Bali, Gianyar, Tegenungan Waterfall. You can swim in the pool in front of the waterfall, the water is supposed to have magical powers. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) This lovely waterfall in the Petanu river...
View ArticleGunung Kawi
Bali, Gianyar, Gunung Kawi. An 11th century temple complex close to Tampaksiring. On the eastern part there is five temples or shrines. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Gunung Kawi is the largest and maybe also...
View ArticleSingaraja, center of Northern Bali
Bali, Buleleng, Singaraja. A family selling durian south of Singaraja. The taste of this characteristic fruit is definitely better than its smell. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Singaraja was once the center...
View ArticleGoa Gajah – The Elephant Cave
Bali, Gianyar, Goa Gajah. The elephant cave. The cave entrance area. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) The mysterious Goa Gajah (elephant cave) is one of the oldest relics on Bali. The exact time of origin is...
View ArticleGianyar
Bali, Gianyar. Some of the many large statues in this area. Close to the center of Gianyar city. (Photo Bjorn Grotting) Traditionally Gianyar has been the richest district on Bali, today about half the...
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