Year: 2020

Bali Situation – Seminyak (Raya Seminyak Street)

Bayu Yoga03 mins

As we know, Seminyak is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bali. Apart from being famous for its beautiful beaches, the Seminyak area is also renowned complete with various facilities such as hotels, spas, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops along the road.If you have been to Seminyak before, you will feel the oddity of the current situation in Seminyak. An area that is usually always crowded with local and foreign tourists, but during this pandemic, the Seminyak area looks very quiet. It’s unfortunate, the street seems so deserted, and only a few tourists can be seen.This photo was taken in October 2020. There are several shops along Jalan…

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5 things about Bali that we missed

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“Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” – Michael Palin Reminiscing the day when we were spending the times in Bali, a little paradise on earth, makes us remember the day when we can have a good time in Ubud or Kuta. There are a few things above others that we miss most about Bali. Beaches Everyone knows that Bali has beaches. As a home of great waves to do surfing for beginners to professionals, it’s one of the main reasons people travel way across the world to visit the Island of…

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Flatten the curve together against COVID-19 in Bali

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Due to (COVID-19) spread worldwide, Indonesia, especially  Bali government, has taken further measures to flatten the curve to contain its range of spread. The “curve” refers to the projected number of people who will transmitted COVID-19 over a while. The curve takes on different range, depending on the virus infection rate in every region.  A flatter curve assumes the same number of people ultimately get infected, but over a more extended period. And we really need to understand that if we want to flatten the curve and get through of this pandemic, everyone needs to do their part. Current situation in Bali As of 6:00pm on 21 April 2020, there…

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New Edition Guides & Map Vol.34

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The New Edition of our magazine was already available. For the new edition, there is change, before our magazine is called Coupon & Map, now the magazine becomes Guides & Maps. It’s got a further Kura-Kura Bus information, travel guide, and map. Kura-Kura Guides & Map is a travel guide that keeps reminding you of the beauty of Balinese culture. Here’s a sneak look inside : COVID-19 Update – Kura-Kura Bus First up, new updates for Kura-Kura Bus. To ensure we are taking all steps to possible to minimize the risk on board our services regarding COVID-19. Kura-Kura Bus is suspended starting from 22 March until 22 April 2020. For…

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Things You Need To Know When You Stay in Bali During Nyepi

Ari Dewiyanti06 mins

I think some of you already know that March 25th is Nyepi Day. On this sacred day, Hindus will do a Catur Brata Penyepian or four abstinence, i.e. Amati Karya (no working), Amati Lelungan (no traveling), Amati Geni (no fire or light), and Amati Lelanguan (no having fun). Nyepi in Bali has its impression for tourists. The streets will be quiet, and at night it will be pitch dark because there is no light. Usually, before celebrating Nyepi there will be some traditional activities that you can enjoy. For example Melasti activities and Ogoh-ogoh parade activities. Ogoh Ogoh Parade is highly expected by the Balinese themselves and tourists. Ogoh-Ogoh is…

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