Once a year, the island of Bali completely shuts down. Every shop is closed, there isn’t a car or motorbike to be seen on the usually bustling streets, and at night the island descends into an inky blackness with no lights or fires to be seen. Even the entire airport shuts down on this day with no flights landing or taking off for 24 hours. This day, known as Nyepi, is unique to Bali and marks the first day of the New Year according to the Saka…Continue Reading “Nyepi Day”
