Culture shock — we’ve all experienced this one way or another, or will eventually experience it. Stepping into another country can sometimes feel like you are entering a whole new world. Every country has their own way of living and we should respect their norms that differ from ours. While browsing through the internet, I…
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Bali – “Go Green”
Bali is a popular place for tourists to visit and vacation. Though tourists only visit for a couple days, even weeks, they may not think about the impact they leave. I think sometimes we forget that it can be better to spend our dollars at businesses that are showing us sincere efforts towards environmental areas,…
“Find Yourself” … or not
“Bali is a place where you can find yourself.” Have you ever heard this statement before? I know I have because I’ve actually thought this. This is a misrepresentation and stereotype of Bali as it more opinion based than proven. Many say this because of how strongly meditation and yoga are practiced in Bali, and…
Art is the reality.
The city of Canggu in Bali is filled with many murals and wall art where tourists find themselves getting lost in all the art pieces. The art piece that stuck out at me was by a New Zealand artist named Kelly Spencer. Though this mural does not seem like much at your first look, if…
“Om” / “Aum”
Bali has become one of the most beloved places to practice Yoga in whether you are a beginner or have practiced yoga before because of its calm environment and locations. In Bali, majority of their population practice Balinese Hinduism which is a spiritual lifestyle and religion. The word “Om” has different meanings in every location…
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