Bali

Is the Balinese ‘Cult of Ancestors’ Becoming a More Normative Hinduism?  

Journalist Eric Buvelot and socio-ethnologist Jean Couteau have recorded 20 hours of discussion about changes that have happened in Bali since the 70’s. The conversation was structured and segmented according to many different aspects of Balinese life, mostly from a socio-historical perspective, to trace all the overturning in Balinese mores since 50 years, when modernity […]

Bali

6 Dangerous & Venomous Bali Snakes

There are six different species of dangerous / venomous snakes in Bali, and many more non-venomous species living on this popular tourist island of Indonesia. However, snake worries don’t need to ruin your Bali holiday. Snakes are rarely a problem in the touristy areas of Bali, and they’re usually very reluctant to bite unless they’re […]