Bali is undeniably an epicenter for talented artists. My last post I shared photos of their famous textile artisans, today I turn my attention to their master wood carvers. Bali is known as a hotspot for both master wood and stone carvers. I personally prefer the warmth of wood over stone so that is what I included in our family's itinerary. In retrospect, I muse that wood is also more lightweight to carry home, knowing that my son adores bringing home artwork from places we

This post is not only for people fond of Bali and travel, but also for those fond of textiles and of supporting people with amazing talent and unique skills. Shops are not normally on my itinerary, however, in Ubud, artisans abound and Threads of Life was a textile shop that made my list. I will quote their online website here: "Threads of Life is a fair trade business that uses culture and conservation to alleviate poverty in rural Indonesia. The heirloom-quality textiles an

I told my granddaughter Claire that I would upload some photos from Bali but I really didn't know where to begin. Bali is everything I had dreamed it would be and more. Beauty, nature, culture, history and arts, such a richly woven tapestry. One of the many magical elements is the true Balinese hospitality, which brings me to Amori Villas in Ubud. I carefully chose Amori Villas and it even exceeded my high expectations. This is a huge shoutout to the Australian owners for the