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Ogoh Ogoh monster during the parade the night before Nyepi Day, the balinese New Year.

Nyepi in Sidemen – The Balinese New Year 2025

Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, is a unique and important festival celebrated throughout Bali. It is a day of silence, self-reflection, and spiritual renewal, where the island comes to a complete standstill. If you’re looking for a unique and authentic … Read More

Birds eye view from a ferry boat from Bali to Nusa Penida

How to Get to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan from Sidemen

The three islands, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, are special places in Indonesia that’ll give you all the beauty of Bali with half the crowds. The good news is that getting there from Villa Uma Dewi Sri in Sidemen is a walk in the park! So, let’s check out how to get to each island (and back) and what you can expect! … Read More

Rice fields in Sidemen with Mt. Agung in the background near Villa Uma Dewi Sri - Places to stay in Sidemen - Bali - Indonesia

Instead of Ubud go to Sidemen

The only regret that most people have that come the first time to Sidemen is that they haven’t stayed longer.

Since not long ago Sidemen used to be a one night stop for many that did go to or came from the Gili Islands via the harbour in Padang Bai. Yet Sidemen has so much to offer and many locals and Bali experts say that Sidemen is what Ubud used to be a 30 years ago. … Read More

Balinese children playing in the river near the hotel Villa Uma Dewi Sri in Sidemen

Bali off the beaten track

The fact that Bali is one of the world’s most famous resort islands doesn’t seem to make it a good choice for those wanting to escape the crowds. It indeed is a very touristy destination, attracting nearly 10 million visitors per year. But the big majority of the tourists that come to Bali only visits the hot spots. … Read More

A dark rainy day over the green rice fields in Sidemen. Rain clouds hanging over the dense jungle in the background.

How is the weather in Bali?

The short answer is: Bali is an all year round destination.

There are two main seasons in Bali. The dry season and the wet season. Usually dry season starts from April till late October and the wet season from November till March. … Read More

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