Travels with Tricia

Category: Indonesia

  • A chicken walks past a Balinese temple's statues, in Jimbaran.

    The Flora & Fauna of Jimbaran, Bali

    Bali delights not only because of its splendid architecture and welcoming people, but also through its amazing flora & fauna. From the roosters with no qualms about waking us at 5 o’clock in the morning, to record-size wasps and rats, we’re feeling quite connected with nature on this paradisiacal island. This post is dedicated to the beautiful…

  • Serendipitous Moments in Spiritual Bali

    The past days have been serendipitous in mystical Bali with moments that seemed as though the perpetually honored spirits were communing to make our stay even more special.

  • Photo du Jour: Balinese Canang Sari Offerings to the Gods

    On the island of Bali, religion is tightly intertwined with everyday life. Temples and religious celebrations are plentiful. And locals adorn their places of work, home entrances, and street intersections with offerings called canang sari. These banana leaf vessels are made on a daily basis and hold a large variety of items — everything from colorful flower…