Month: March 2018

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Exploring the Goa Lawah Bat Cave Temple in Bali

Posted on 20 March 2018

Goa Lawah is a very important temple for the Balinese people. It is one of Bali’s nine directional temples and is said to guard against evil spirits from the ocean. Visiting Goa Lawah from Lotus Bungalows Candidasa is an easy half-day trip and can include a delicious lunch of fish satay close to the temple. (more…)

What to Expect on Nyepi Day in Bali at Lotus Bungalows Candidasa

Posted on 08 March 2018

Bali’s day of silence, or Nyepi, is one of the most unique of Bali’s traditions. On this day, which marks the Balinese New Year, the whole island comes to a standstill. Even the international airport closes for 24 hours. It is said that evil spirits visit the island on the day of Nyepi, but finding the island ‘deserted’ they leave again and don’t come back again until the following year. (more…)