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Bhutan: Culture and Conservation Tourism
March 2026
“Winter in Bhutan brings rare encounters: near-threatened black-necked cranes, textiles inspired by their calls, and cultural spaces reimagined for a new generation….
Loved reading this article about special places and work by people in Bhutan:
https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/travel/bhutan-things-do-culture-conservation-tourism-579141
Years ago visiting Bhutan and the beautiful Phobjikha Valley where the Black Neck Cranes migrate to, locals who finally got electricity in the valley, realized the cables were disturbing the cranes, so they took down the electric lines and installed solar panels.
A little more about Bhutan: https://alamasia.net/asia-destinations-news-and-links/himalaya/
Bali Melasti and Nyepi
March 2026
Melasti Purification Day when sacred objects are brought to the sea for spiritual cleansing leading up to Nyepi Day of Silence..
Ogoh Ogohs getting ready… and may we all find peace in silence and stillness-
Happy Nyepi Day from Alam Indah
More images on: https://alamasia.net/bali-melasti-and-nyepi/
Rimba- the story of a Guardian Spirit Orangutan
February, 2026
In these troubled times, we need more stories like this…
The Rimba Book has a website where you can also download a Free Educational Pack about palm oil.
www.the-rimba-book.com
Walking for Peace
February, 2026
Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara leading the Walk for Peace pilgrimage.
Walk for Peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington DC after 2,300-mile journey
For 108+2 days, 20 monastics from Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Ft. Worth, Texas, embarked on a walk to Washington, DC along with their Peace Dog Aloka. The walk was neither a political movement nor focused on advocacy or legislation. “It’s a spiritual offering, an invitation to live peace through everyday actions, mindful steps and open hearts.”
Buddhist monks have been leading peace walks for thousands of years.
Read and See More: https://alamasia.net/walking-for-peace/
Alam Indah Hotels 31 Year Anniversary!
January, 2026
A wonderful day of togetherness with Alam Indah Hotels Staff
See more: https://alamasia.net/alam-indah-hotels-31-year-anniversary/
Best Wishes on the Path Ahead
Ubud, Bali- January 2026
First Walk of 2026… Best Wishes on the path ahead
Release what is no longer needed and welcome new possibilities.
May more people live consciously for a better society and for our planet.
Seasons Greetings and Journeys
December, 2025
May this Season of Light bring you and all Happiness and Good Health.
May Light Prevail for a Better World this New Year!
December allowed time to Re-Wander Chiang Mai and Peaceful Places…
Click Below for some more story and images:
https://alamasia.net/chiang-mai-re-wandering-peaceful-spaces/
Khao Sok National Park and Phang Nga Bay:
from Chiang Mai, flew out via Surat Thani in southern Thailand and finally got to visit beautiful Khao Sok!
See: https://alamasia.net/khao-sok-national-park-and-phang-nga-bay/
Anand Ashram Ubud
December, 2025
Beautiful Gatherings and Celebration with members of the One Earth School Bali
Giving me hope for the next generation– to live meditatively bringing awareness into every action.
Anand Ashram Ubud: Center for Wellbeing and Self-Empowerment: https://ubudashram.org/
One Earth School Bali: https://oneearthschool.org/
One Earth- One Sky-One Humankind
November, 2025
Galungan Days on Bali…
Dumogi rahayu sareng sami… wishing well-being, peace and safety to all.
May guardian spirits remind and inspire us to uphold our connection to nature with gratitude.
October 2025
This Diwali grateful to Guruji Anand Krishna whose Light continues to spread…
Anand Ashram Ubud: https://ubudashram.org and https://oneearthschool.org
September 2025
Full Moon Eclipse Night… could only see a bit of the moon in crimson light…
Clouds like the shadows only cover up what is really happening.
Grateful to all those brave to stand up for Humanity. May tomorrow be a better day!
Myanmar Appeal – Earthquake and Beyond
March, 2025
For most of us the sky means Freedom
But the reality Myanmar civilians face every day- caught between landmines and airstrikes, between earth and sky: https://insightmyanmar.org/complete-shows/2025/4/30/episode-341-the-unfriendly-skies
APPEAL- MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE
Sadly writing about the latest disaster with very heavy heart.
On 28 March, a 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing region of Myanmar- close to Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city. Many of you may be seeing the horrific images coming out of Myanmar.
Communities continue to struggle- Click Below to see how you can help:
https://alamasia.net/myanmar-appeal/
Please continue to follow news of Myanmar often forgotten to the world:
https://www.irrawaddy.com/
Back to Myanmar MAIN Page: https://alamasia.net/asia-destinations-news-and-links/myanmar/
In Loving Rememberance of Guruji Anand Krishna
Guruji Anand Krishna, Spiritual Humanist of Indonesia brought love, compassion and joy to so many inspiring service to all in this world. Feeling very grateful to have been in his presence. May His Light, Love and Wisdom carry on in the Hearts of all he touched.
Selamat Jalan Guruji- Om Sadgati Praptir Astu
One Earth, One Sky, One Humankind – https://oneearthschool.org/
https://ubudashram.org/
https://www.anandkrishna.org/en/
Alam Indah Group Celebrates 30 Years
Past to Present January 2025
It has been quite the journey since early Kebun Indah days actually 38 years ago! and on to Alam Indah, Alam Jiwa and Alam Shanti. The wonderful staff look forward to welcoming you to Bali!
Click Here to see more photos of our celebration visiting Pura Puncak Penulisan overlooking Mt Batur.
Wishing all Peace and well being this New Year
Bombs and Bombs… How many more Limbs need to be Lost?
Photo courtesy of COPE Laos during President Obama’s visit in 2016 learning about the legacy of UXO- Unexploded Ordinance dropped randomly in remote Laos for nine years during the Vietnam war.
Sadly wars continue to escalate in the world which is a Failure to Humanity.
Sharing personal stories and ENOUGH of WARS
and How to Support ICAN- International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Click Here
Halo Halo Bandung- Halo Sundaland
One does not hear much about Sunda…. where is it? It’s West Java- and a long time ago, much more of a land mass that was submerged with rising sea levels. Could this have been the cradle of civilization?
Take a train ride to Bandung including a High Speed Whoosh and discover layers of history from ancient to post Dutch times.
Read and See More
Mother’s Day Reflections May 2024
” I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet,
there would be no more wars.” ….E.M. Forster
And also honoring Ibu Pertiwi– Mother Earth – exploring a special space on Bali.
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Heaven Gains Another Star
28 December, 2023
Our beloved Ibu Wayan, mother of all at Cafe Wayan, Alam Indah Hotels and to so many around the world, has left this world peacefully after enduring a long illness. Ibu has been the heart and inspiration to so many of us who were graced by her presence.
Ibu Wayan will be missed so much. May she be reunited with Bapak Ketut where her spirit will continue to shine down on us all.
On 30 January, 2024, Ibu’s cremation was held. It was a very special send off…
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Follow Alam Indah and Cafe Wayan: www.alamindahbali.com or: www.instagram.com/alamindahubud
Myanmar Updates
Down with the Dictatorship in Myanmar- Enough is Enough!
01 February, 2021 the Myanmar Junta staged a brutal coup – much forgotten by the outside world.
It is beyond appalling and heartbreaking the situation with continued violent attacks on peaceful protesters, with continued killings of people including women and children. Homes, monasteries, schools and hospitals have been raided with beatings of medical staff. Air strikes on villages have been forcing thousands to flee across to Thailand, now also with a forced conscription of young people into the military and for what?- to fight their own people while junta cronies profit from resources. It is outrageous that China and Russia hold vetoe power at the UN while they support the Burmese military with weapons. And sadly even Singapore is harbouring billions of crony money with companies there dealing with arms shipments.
May the people remain strong and prevail!
Follow news and updates:
https://www.irrawaddy.com
https://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news
https://www.progressivevoicemyanmar.org
Insight Myanmar- Blogs and Insightful Podcasts:
https://insightmyanmar.org
Sharing Memories Below
February 2020: Chiang Mai Flower Festival
Every first weekend of February, a spectacular profusion of colors and creativity with flower floats and gardens…
Abundance of flowers- a feast for the eyes in Chiang Mai
Decemeber 2019: Cruising down the Mekong in Laos
May this stretch of the Mekong from the Thai border at Houixay down to Luang Prabang remain a precious journey…
Enjoy two full days floating downriver turning off the rest of the world aboard the Shompoo Boat.
Downstream or Upstream…. Join-in or private arrangements.
See more photos and details: https://alamasia.net/mekong-journey-to-luang-prabang/
https://shompoo-cruise.com/en/
where the rivers meet in Luang Prabang…
Preserving and Protecting Buddhist Heritage in Laos
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
and a wonderful article from Buddhist Door:
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/preserving-and-protecting-the-buddhist-heritage-of-laos/
November 2019: Greetings from Bali
Our village temple in Nyuh Kuning celebrates Kuningan Day- the end of Galungan ceremony on Bali – a 10-day period when the gods and ancestors descend to visit family shrines.
On the closing day of Kuningan, the sacred Barong Landung come out in procession with villagers paying respects. Read more on Bali NOW!- The Barong Landung stories- More than a simple Love Story
April 2019: Revisiting Orangutans – Tanjung Puting, Borneo
So wonderful to cruise once again up the Sekonyer River aboard a klotok in Tanjung Puting National Park.
Read more of the Story:– CLICK: Revisiting Orangutans- Tanjung Puting, Borneo
Hanging Out in Tanjung Puting
March 2019: Bali New Year
Village children in Nyuh Kuning gtting ready for Ogoh Ogoh Day with their own smaller creations.
Balinese New Year and Nyepi Day of Silence following the Ogoh Ogoh parades will be on 07 March, 2019.
The days leading to Nyepi- Balinese villages bring sacred temple objects to the sea for purification.
The parade of Ogoh Ogohs casts off any ill energies prior to ready for a Day of Silence and Renewal.
Elephant Love
Learn about How you Can Support these beautiful Elephants
at Chai Lai Orchid in Mae Wang near Chiang Mai
November 2018: Chiang Mai
Happy Full Moon Loi Krathong and Yi Peng Festival
February 2017: Thai Plum Village
A delight to join in the Vietnamese Tet Celebrations with the Thai Plum Village Sangha
Peace is Every Step- Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh:
” I am a continuation, like the rain is a continuation of the cloud.”
https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh
January 2016 Doi Pa Ngiem Chiang Mai
Early Alam Indah Days…
when times were simpler and slower…
Alam Indah Staff Outing to see Bali Starlings back in 2015
The staff were happy to contribute funds for another Bird Nest Box for FNPF-Friends of National Parks Foundation. Learn more about their work in breeding these beautiful Bali Starlings once nearly extinct as well as FNPF’s work in reforestation for orangutan habitat in Kalimantan: https://www.fnpf.org
