Reunion in paradise Exotic Bali is the perfect place to stage a wedding. If ambitious attorney Zena Shaw has her way, it'll also be the perfect place to prevent one. Zena loves her younger sister too much to watch her rush into a marriage she'll later regret. But Zena's mission hits an obstacle in the form of gorgeous Adan Douglass, the groom-to-be's brother—and the man who once broke Zena's heart. Adan was just a college kid when he chose career ambition over love, but years later he regrets it. Now he's hoping to persuade the beautiful workaholic to join him at their siblings' union…and think about rekindling their own. From stunning beaches to magnificent temples, he'll show her everything this lush island has to offer—and hope these magical nights are only the beginning of forever…
Explore the Enchanting Beauty of Bali: Your Ultimate Travel Companion! Embark on a remarkable journey to the captivating island of Bali with our comprehensive travel guide. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant traditions that make Bali a dream destination for travelers from around the world. Discover Bali's Hidden Treasures: Uncover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of Bali, from the awe-inspiring rice terraces of Tegallalang to the sacred waters of Tirta Empul Temple. Dive into the spiritual heart of the island as you witness traditional dance performances and immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of ancient temples. Adventure and Relaxation Await: Whether you're seeking thrilling water sports in Nusa Dua or serene beachfront relaxation in Seminyak, our guide has you covered. Get your adrenaline pumping with activities like snorkeling, jet skiing, and more, or unwind in luxurious spas that offer authentic Balinese massages and rejuvenating treatments. Culinary Delights and Local Flavors: Indulge your taste buds in the delectable world of Balinese cuisine. From savory street food to fine dining experiences, our guide will lead you to the best local eateries and provide insights into the unique flavors and ingredients that define Bali's gastronomic landscape. Insider Tips and Practical Advice: Navigate Bali with ease using our insider tips and practical advice. From choosing the right accommodation options that suit your budget and preferences to understanding local customs and etiquette, our guide ensures a seamless and enriching travel experience. Day-by-Day Itineraries: Make the most of your trip with meticulously crafted day-by-day itineraries. Whether you're a culture enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or simply want to relax and soak in the beauty, our itineraries cater to every traveler's desires. Staying Safe and Informed: Travel with confidence as we provide essential information on staying safe in Bali. Our guide covers everything from avoiding common scams to understanding local healthcare facilities and emergency services. Plan Your Next Adventure: Ready to explore beyond Bali? Our guide offers insights into neighboring destinations like Lombok, Flores, Yogyakarta, and more, allowing you to seamlessly extend your travel journey. Get ready to embark on a remarkable expedition to Bali, where every corner of the island is a canvas painted with vibrant culture, natural wonders, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, our Bali Travel Guide is your ultimate companion to unlocking the beauty and magic of this captivating paradise.
Handy reference books, modestly priced, packing comprehensive coverage into a small space. The text, photographs and maps are all clearly cross-referenced, and star attractions are highlighted, making the books ideal for consulting on-the-spot.
The Island of Bali--a true paradise is explored in this classic travelogue. From the artists and writers of the 1930s to the Eat, Pray, Love tours so popular today, Bali has drawn hoards of foreign visitors and transplants to its shores. What makes Bali so special, and how has it managed to preserve its identity despite a century of intense pressure from the outside world? Bali: A Paradise Created bridges the gap between scholarly works and more popular travel accounts. It offers an accessible history of this fascinating island and an anthropological study not only of the Balinese, but of the paradise-seekers from all parts of the world who have traveled to Bali in ever-increasing numbers over the decades. This Bali travelogue shows how Balinese culture has pervaded western film, art, literature and music so that even those who've never been there have enjoyed a glimpse of paradise. This authoritative, much-cited work is now updated with new photos and illustrations, a new introduction, and new text covering the past twenty years.
Samudramanthanam is less explain and explore till date. I have tried to give broad way of this one of the most important chapter of Hindu mythology. I have read many scriptures and take references from many temples and folk stories, to present the all possible aspects of portrait of Samudramanthanam.
Whether readers are planning a trip to Bali or just fantasizing about one, Journey Through Bali & Lombok makes for an unforgettable Bali travel guide. Containing more than 300 color photographs, this breathtaking volume brings you from the trendy beach of Seminyak to the Monkey Forest at Sangeh and the hot springs along Lake Batur to the sunken wrecks off Tulamben. Through stunning photographs, readers climb Lombok's smoldering Mt. Rinjani volcano and explore the nearby rustic Gili Islands and Nusa Lembongan. Greenway was a longtime resident of Bali and still considers it his spiritual home. Journey Through Bali & Lombok capture the region's stunning natural landscapes and the lives and experiences of the Balinese people--including their renowned religious festivals, gamelan music, and painting and craft traditions. For example, an image of the cliff-top temple of Pura Luhur Ulu Watu during a sunset dance performance--complete with hypnotic chanting and fire-walking--reveals intriguing aspects of ancient Balinese culture.
This newly designed edition includes a full-colour section at the front of the guide featuring the authors'' selected highlights of the country. Throughout there is in-depth coverage of all the sights from Bali''s stunning white beaches and temples tothe enigmatic ruins of Java and the jungles of Sumatra. There are first-hand recommendations of the best places to surf, dive and trek and comprehensive listings of the best-value accommodation and eateries for all budgets. A detailed contexts section provides the reader with informed background on Indonesia''s history, religions and music.
"...a succinct and thoughtful description and analysis of the development and haracter of Bali's 'touristic culture'...this is an excellent book for a student readerhip. It renders in straightforward language some quite difficult concepts." - Anthropos "This well-written, readable, and concise book forms an excellent introduction to the relationship between culture and tourism." - Focaal "...there is much to enjoy in this book; the writing is uncomplicated, lively and engaging: the conclusions are both daring and thought-provoking. Above all, thee is the author's readiness to engage with cross-cultural comparison in a theoretically driven and explicit way." - Social Anthropology Based on field research carried out over two decades, the author surveys the development of the anthropology of tourism and its significance, using case studies drawn from Indonesia, New Guinea and Japan. He argues that tourism, once seen as rather peripheral by anthropologists, has to be treated as a phenomenon of major importance, both because the size of the flows of people and capital involved, and because it is one of the major sites in which the meeting and hybridization of culture takes place. Tourism, he suggests, leads not to the destruction of local cultures, as many critics have implied, but rather to the emergence of new cultural forms. The central part of the book presents a detailed case-study of the island of Bali in Indonesia. It traces the development of tourism there during the colonial period, and the ways in which "Balinese traditional culture" was developed first by western artists and scholars in the colonial period, and more recently by Balinese government officials in the guise of "cultural tourism." The general theme of the "presentation of tradition" is also discussed in relation to Toraja funerals in the Indonesian province of Sulawesi, western visitors to the Sepik River in Papua-New-Guinea, and the small city of Tono in northern Japan which has become a center for the study of folk-lore.
A passionate journey of love, discovery, and serendipity radiating from a remote Fijian beach to the far reaches of the globe. Heartwarming, funny, and wise, Laurie Gough has written a profound testament to the invaluable lessons of the road.
