Ginger Wrap and Scrub

The ginger plant has a long history of domestic cultivation and is thought to have originated in China and then to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean.

Ginger is commonly used as a cooking spice in Chinese and South-East Asian culinary. Ginger is a pungent food that promotes energy circulation and increases the metabolic rate.

However, in the medical world, Ginger has been an important component used in Chinese and Asian medicine for both external and external use for many centuries. Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. It helps to relieve indigestion, diarrhea and stomach cramping. It is known to increase vital energy and balance our internal 'chi'.

Bali - A Luxurious World of Tranquility

Bali is truly deserving of its honorary title, the Island of the Gods. Bali luxury holidays offer the discerning traveller extraordinary natural beauty, a rich cultural history and all the indulgence of superb 5 star resorts. Most importantly, this island paradise and its serene people will provide you with a tranquil retreat from the stresses of modern life. If you looking for a place to rest and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit, let Bali be your oasis.

Many of the two million tourists who come to Bali each year spend their time in Kuta, enjoying the world-class surf beach, bargain shopping and legendary nightlife. However, those who look further afield will discover a stunning array of idyllic destinations and more than enough variety to satisfy even the most jaded tastes.

To experience the pristine white sand of the southern coasts in style, come to Nusa Dua and enjoy the very best in Bali luxury resorts. Surrender yourself to complete relaxation in this haven of endless blue skies and sparkling ocean. Melt under the expert hands of your personal masseuse; float in the warm, protected waters of the Indian Ocean; or indulge in a speciality spa treatment. You can have all this and more at the renowned Bali luxury hotel Club Med Nusa Dua. Find your oasis resting beneath the palms, or perhaps with more active pursuits such as snorkelling, yoga or golf.

Best Bite-Sized Snacks to Pair With Coffee

If you are a coffee aficionado, you know that the right pairing with food can help bring out the flavor. As the website Talkingcoffee.com says, "Pairing coffee with desserts is an emerging art." Coffees from different parts of the world have distinct flavors, so what you serve to eat will largely depend upon where the beans were grown.

Latin American Coffees

Coffees from Central and South America as well as the Caribbean have the rich flavors of nuts and cocoa. They are known for having a tangy flavor. They go well with breakfast breads and muffins, desserts that include nuts and caramel, and fruit such as apples, blueberries and lemons.

    Jamaica - known for its Blue Mountain coffee, which is rich, full, and balanced. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee goes well with blueberry coffee cake, doughnuts, or biscotti.
    Costa Rican - rich, sweet, caramel flavor that is complemented by light baked items like carrot cake, zucchini nut bread, fruit muffins, or tiramisu.
    Guatemalan - rich, yet mild, goes well with sliced apples dipped in caramel or something heavier like chocolate cake.
    Colombian - rich, sweet, caramel flavor that makes a good pairing with carrot cake or zucchini nut bread.
    Brazilian - sweet yet spicy, meshes with almond biscotti or buttery shortbread. A light roast Brazilian or Colombian coffee also goes well with strawberry shortcake or apple pie.
    Mexican - sweet hazelnut flavor, is tasty with citrus scones or muffins.

The Grandeur and Intrigue of the Traditional Balinese Theater State

Miguel Covarrubias, the famous Mexican amateur anthropologist and intrepid traveller, wrote in 1937 in his classic work Island of Bali that "it seems difficult to reconcile the soft-mannered, peace-loving Balinese we know with the intrigue and violence of their turbulent past." And indeed the historians of Bali's past thousand years tell tales that would put any modern soap opera to shame: stories of the rise and fall of kingdoms, of bloody battles waged and beautiful maidens won, of princes gifted with magical powers warding off evil demons disguised as fierce, fanged monkeys and vicious, razor-beaked birds.

Bali's written history begins in the 8th century, when Java's Indianized kingdoms turned an eye toward the island's bounty. The Javanese, who had already been introduced to the Buddhist and Hindu religions by South Asian traders, spread these teachings to Bali, along with the knowledge of writing in the Old Javanese language - known in Bali as Kawi - which soon became the medium of communication for Bali's elites. By the 10th century, Balinese art, religion and culture had taken on a decidedly Indian appearance. One important relic of this era can be found today in the midst of modern Sanur: the Prasasti Belanjong, an inscribed monument dated 913 A.D. - making it Bali's earliest dated artifact - that tells the tale of a Javanese king and his journey to Bali.

The 11th century saw the birth of one of Bali's most influential historical figures: Airlangga, son of the Balinese Prince Udayana and the Javanese Princess Mahendratta. Airlangga journeyed to Java, where he ascended the throne of a dynasty that would rule on that island for the next 300 years. During Airlangga's lifetime, contacts between Java and Bali grew increasingly close. Out of this cross-fertilization of cultures came a number of social features that would mark the face of Bali for centuries to come: rituals presided over by Hindu priests chanting holy mantras, temples devoted to the worship of gods and divine ancestors, and the means to effect magic, both good and evil, to harm one's enemies or heal one's friends.

Ginger Wrap and Scrub

The ginger plant has a long history of domestic cultivation and is thought to have originated in China and then to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean.

Ginger is commonly used as a cooking spice in Chinese and South-East Asian culinary. Ginger is a pungent food that promotes energy circulation and increases the metabolic rate.

However, in the medical world, Ginger has been an important component used in Chinese and Asian medicine for both external and external use for many centuries. Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. It helps to relieve indigestion, diarrhea and stomach cramping. It is known to increase vital energy and balance our internal 'chi'.

In the wellness realm, Ginger has been used widely to effectively stimulate circulation of the blood, remove toxins from the body, cleanse the bowels and kidneys and nourish the skin.

Best Bite-Sized Snacks to Pair With Coffee

If you are a coffee aficionado, you know that the right pairing with food can help bring out the flavor. As the website Talkingcoffee.com says, "Pairing coffee with desserts is an emerging art." Coffees from different parts of the world have distinct flavors, so what you serve to eat will largely depend upon where the beans were grown.

Latin American Coffees

Coffees from Central and South America as well as the Caribbean have the rich flavors of nuts and cocoa. They are known for having a tangy flavor. They go well with breakfast breads and muffins, desserts that include nuts and caramel, and fruit such as apples, blueberries and lemons.