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Probably the cutest kid I came across in Bali. She’s a future businesswoman with a calculator. Her mother laughed when I said I’d agree to her price if I could take a photo of her child. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife #portraitphotography #portrait (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQBGznHOtO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=njkzykgamvyd

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Vintage Barong. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife #barong (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuNJVDlHBpc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=105a4lokjgl28

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Tourist guides and photographers hanging out at Tanah Lot. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #tanahlot #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Tanah Lot) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKsqveHKQK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15gvt72vyj5yv

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One constant reminder from Bali is how important the spirit and love for community is. The youth is involved in preserving culture and tradition while the old ensures that their identity remain. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIA8ZpHyjC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7zj79txsufe6

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Ubud market is a must visit if you’re looking for ornaments and handicrafts. It’s a little more pricey than shopping at Sukawati (👈🏽 Really. Cheaper prices here.) but there’s a lot to see. Bargaining is highly recommended and encouraged. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #ubudmarket #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFfDhknzih/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k88mzfk3tgws

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Rangda is a child eating demon that fights Barong in a battle of good and evil. She is often depicted as an old woman with unkempt hair, fangs and a very long tongue. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuC5ugKnI1j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sheuyw10dg9y

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Before anything else, I wanna give a shoutout to one of the best guides you can have around Bali, @iwan_taxi_driver_ubud. Iwan is deeply rooted in the Balinese way of life and passionate about Indonesia. I had a great time exchanging opinions and conversing about world cultures. Till we meet again, good friend! 🤙🏽 ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #childrenofinstagram #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #tourguide #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuBO6Q2H1at/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qylo7pgk8v4d

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Happy hustling to the start of the week! ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #ubudmarket #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAUjeHnf2A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14puu11yosomu

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(Post: 2/2) There are many cockfighting rings throughout Bali. And there is an exceptionally big one around the northern part that plays host to an Asian Invitational. Folks from different parts of Asia bring big money to gamble and prized fighting roosters to compete. . (1) Defeated roosters are carried to be sent for cleaning and plucking. A Taji (knife), is tied to the claw to end fights fast. One of the villagers shared a story of how a man got cut by a Taji. He needed 40 stitches. . (2) A villager tasked to clean the dead cocks for consumption. . (3) The villagers do not waste the meat of the roosters. they are brought home for the evening’s dinner. The villagers swear that the meat of a cockfighter is superbly delicious when cooked in soup. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife #bloodsport #cockfighting #ayambertarung (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_DuHoHqAr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ro3ypm9nu3ju

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(Post: 1/2) I got a chance to witness cockfighting during my trip to Bali. It is a huge tradition of the Balinese people that dates back thousands of years and a valued pastime of villagers there. It was a culture shock for me due to its violent nature. Simply put, it can get pretty brutal for those who can’t stomach it. But in respect, it is a blood sport that runs deeper than just gambling and cheers. . (1): Villagers gather in a mini stadium awaiting for fights to begin. Bets are made with friends and family. Smiles and laughter while the chickens are prepared for their fight. . (2): Chickens are egged on to fight each other. (Pun not intended.) The crowds looks on as their prized fighters come face to face. . (3): A fight begins and it usually last for about a minute before a victor emerges. . It’s not for everyone but if you’re interested in culture and tradition for knowledge, check out my instastory highlights for an example of a cockfight. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #village #ubud #kuta #history #tradition #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife #bloodsport #cockfighting #ayambertarung (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt-hwxJHCu1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14bsdfnof1dgd

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Strategize, boys, strategize. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #photooftheday #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #childrenofinstagram #village #ubud #kuta #cards #culture #travel #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt92VxWngnj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qs8lefcbgagy

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What looks like an Asian version of Raiders of the lost Ark is actually an area for devotees to pray. While I was there, I also got a chance to see a roof ceiling depicting heaven and hell. It was supposedly painted by a man who died momentarily to witness the afterlife only to come back to life and paint his experience on a canvas. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #structure #photooftheday #lightroom #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #urbanjungle #urbanphotography #traditional #culture #cinematic #agameoftones #kilogrammerz #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt8dl8knfJ_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11ju6jlq3ac4v

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On the clock security. It takes incredible skill and attention to detail to carve out statues like this. Some dedicate theirs lives to creating representations of their gods. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #structure #photooftheday #lightroom #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #urbanjungle #urbanphotography #traditional #culture #cinematic #agameoftones #kilogrammerz #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife #stonecarving #statues (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt76vvmnqZ6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lsfjt0yeh3lu

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Morning roosters to wake the village. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #structure #photooftheday #lightroom #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #urbanjungle #urbanphotography #traditional #culture #cinematic #agameoftones #kilogrammerz #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt7O7dHH0U6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8a5ncvysnn6m

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Two ladies casually chatting on their morning walk through Ubud central. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #structure #photooftheday #lightroom #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #urbanjungle #urbanphotography #traditional #culture #cinematic #agameoftones #kilogrammerz #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Ubud) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt57VPtnrMt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wgtp1yfymm59

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A family does prayer at Pura Besakih, Bali’s biggest temple. Being the center of the island’s religious ceremonies, it’s the only temple that is open to everyone in the caste system. Part of the temple was destroyed because of an earthquake but was restored by devotees. It is also unfortunate that it has a reputation of being a tourist trap. Personal experience, a lady shoved offerings to my hand at the temple gate and demanded that I pay Rp50.000 for it. (To be fair, I was warned by a local there of situations like this.) Regardless, it’s great place to visit because of the rich history and culture. Just ignore those ladies with flowers and baskets on their heads. They can be pretty forceful. ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #structure #photooftheday #lightroom #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #urbanjungle #urbanphotography #traditional #culture #cinematic #agameoftones #kilogrammerz #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Pura Besakih) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt5NB2ynJJ7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i3s6utm9yqxp

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How a working day feels like. Happy hustling to all! ••• #photography #indonesia #bali #nikon #structure #photooftheday #lightroom #outdoorshot #nikonphotography #visualsoflife #travelgram #nikonsg #natgeo #letsexplorebali #nikonasia #yourshotphotographer #urbanjungle #urbanphotography #traditional #culture #cinematic #agameoftones #kilogrammerz #balitravel #explorebali #baligasm #beautifuldestinations #wonderfulindonesia #baliismylife (at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4ZDifHUyJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bx7quq5xx44f

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