Long ago in Bali there lived a man named Arya Karang Buncing, whose marriage for years was not blessed with a child. So he went to the Bedugal Gaduh temple and asked the gods for their blessing. It worked. His wife became pregnant and gave birth to a boy. But he was not like other children. He ate lots and lots and grew bigger and bigger. When he was a teenager, he was so huge … [Read more...] about Legend of the Balinese Giant
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Travel is Finally Opening Back Up!
If you have a tour booked or are wondering whether you should book a tour, the good news we’ve been waiting to hear has finally arrived. At long last, countries are opening their borders back up to visitors. For example, Last Wednesday (June 9, 2021), France and the Republic of Ireland were among the EU countries that re-opened to tourists from the U.S. and some other … [Read more...] about Travel is Finally Opening Back Up!
Aztecs and Olmecs and Maya – Oh My!
How much do you know about the people who lived in Mexico before it was invaded by Europeans? Who were the Pre-Hispanic inhabitants, and what else did they do besides build some of the world’s most impressive pyramids? One of the best ways to understand a culture is to look at their art, and one of the best collections of Pre-Columbian Mexican art you will ever find is in … [Read more...] about Aztecs and Olmecs and Maya – Oh My!
The Healing Power of Water
To the 21st century scientific mind, it may seem irrational to believe that water has the power to heal. But with so many people reporting they were healed by water, it’s narrow-minded to ignore the evidence. The late Feng Shui practitioner, Henry Dorst, once told me his theory – that it’s not the water itself that has power, but rather water is a medium that can carry and … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of Water