Holiday in Bali and Beyond

Let's speak in Balinese language (Bahasa/ Basa Bali ) Balinese Greetings . Image: balinaturaltreasure.com   If you go to visit a country, it would be even more fun if you can speak the local language. You do not need to be fluent, but the local people are very happy if you greet and talk to them even if you only know a little of their language. If you go to Bali, I suggest remembering words and simple sentences that are listed below:  1.     Greetings: Om Swastiastu . Image: flickr   When you meet people in Bali, before greeting or saying good morning, good afternoon or good evening, remember to say this greeting first: Om Swastiastu. This is similar to saying  Shalom, Salaam Alaikum, Namaste, and so on. When you say Om Swastiastu, be sure to incorporate both your hands in front of your chest (see picture). a. Good Morning :   Rahajeng Semeng b. Good Evening :   Rahajeng Wengi c. Thank you :   Suksma (Matur Suksma) d. Excuse me! :   Sugra nggih!   e. My

Java island is famous because of its fantastic coffee , but you can see the beautiful paradise in this tropical island.  If you have some extra days, don’t forget to visit Java Island. You can see many beautiful places in Jogjakarta and Central Java. Java is not far from Bali. You can fly to Java or by land. Borobudur temple is so beautiful. Borobudur, the great Buddhist stupa on Java (Indonesia), built and decorated perhaps before 800AD, should be on anybody's list of the ten greatest art-complexes in the world for its size, quality, sophistication and excellent state of preservation. Borobudur located in Central Java and very close to Jogjakarta. You can stay in Jogjakarta, so you can visit a big Hindu temple, Candi Prambanan . 

Bunaken sea view.  Image:  adjiriam.blogspot.com Are you a fan of outdoor sports? Let's visit a very beautiful national park in Indonesia. One of the best national parks in the island nation is the Bunaken National Park . To reach  Bunaken you have to go to Manado. Bunaken Island area of ​​8.08 km2 is located in the Bay of Manado. Bunaken is part of the city of Manado, capital of North Sulawesi province. Bunaken has a beautiful sea garden. Let's diving in Bunaken. Bunaken is an Indonesian tropical water ecosystem consisting of mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and land / coastal ecosystems. In the northern part consists of the island of Bunaken, Manado Tua Island, island Montehage, Siladen Island, the island of Nain, Nain Island is small, and some coastal areas of Cape Pisok. While in the Southern Cape coast includes some coconut. 

Chao Phraya River . Image: ninetyeast.co.uk Once you visit Bali or Lombok, you can continue your journey to Thailand. You can visit Bangkok. The city is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River , Bangkok (or so-called ‘Krung Thep’ by locals, which is a paradox that thrilling. Thailand's capital is to maintain the old legacy opens while welcoming new things with full enthusiasm. After becoming the capital for more than two centuries, Bangkok in the last 20 years has seen many changes. Skyscrapers form a new city, the SkyTrain divides the city with fast trains, and subways are also ready to take people on the move.