Come to Bali with me Oct 14th, 2023

     
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I’ve been a tour guide in Bali, Indonesia with the company Craftours for years now. Every time I land in Denpasar I hear the same thing…”Welcome Home”  and just have to smile.

Bali really owns a large piece of my heart. The culture and people, the land, the sites, the food, it’s all magical and why I am excited to always return. Every visit is different, and I seem to discover something new each time I’m there. As a Craftours tour manager we are so lucky to visit artists of all types with our groups.  Bali has some of the best artisans in the world, and we are so lucky to have formed relationships to be able to visit their studios, homes, and workshops. Sometimes its a family affair as 3 generations might be active in the business of running the gallery and creating art, giving lessons, etc. Its so great to see grandparents sitting next to their great grandchildren, all working on one goal, and carrying the tradition on thru generations of a family.

Here we visit a family of woodworkers and get the opportunity to carve a mask……

Another day on tour we went to the largest art gallery in Bali, and have a painting lesson in a beautiful family temple. Each family member graciously help guide our groups in the painting processes.

One of the highlights of our tour is learning about the Art of Batik, and we learn and experience this in one of the largest Batik fabric sources in the world. Master craftsmen show us how to stamp hot wax, dye fabrics, and the layering process of creating these beautiful fabrics.

So if you've ever wondered about Bali, I have to say it is one of my all time favorite places in the world. Sure, it takes awhile to get there, but the positive always out weighs the long flight. You'll find that the people of Bali welcome you with open arms, and the food delicious.  It's so reasonable cost wise once you get there, and the landscape and shopping un-matched. The history of Bali is fascinating, and their religion permeates throughout the entire island. You'll see Hindi temples everywhere, and wonderful Canang Sari (handmade flower offerings) everywhere you go. My son use to live there and one of my all time favorite memories was flying on the back of his scooter through the rice fields to catch the sunset one evening. Bali will mesmerize your senses.....I promise. If you want to get in on the Oct tour you will have to contact Craftours before the end of this month. #Craftours #Bali #TravelBali #ArtistsinBali #TravelswithDeb #Indonesia #Denpasar #Ubud ##Balivacation