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Visiting Other Islands
Bali is ideally located within the archipelago of Indonesia to afford tourists the opportunity to visit other regions such as East Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan and Java. In fact, there are virtually flights going to most of the islands from the domestic termi
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Art Markets in Sanur
Sanur has a decent beach and is a really well patronised first-class resort area in Bali. It appeals to European tourists and it is family friendly with good hotels, plenty of shops and places to eat, moreover, it is a lower stress environment than Kuta. A
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Photo of the Day: Just a Glimpse
It will never cease to amaze me the things you find, see and experience on your travels in Bali, or to that fact, Indonesia. The great thing about just walking around a town, village or city, taking the back streets and gangs is that you come across all ki
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Temples of Bali: Pura Tanah Lot
Located about 25 km from Denpasar, Pura Tanah Lot is without a doubt the most visited temple on the island of Bali. Its main attraction being the sunsets over the temple that sits on a large offshore rock shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tid
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Is Cash Cow Bali Getting their Share?
For years I have often wondered about all that money raised by the government from VOA and other visa fees, and, just where does it end up. Moreover, and most importantly, just what percentage of all that money actually stays in Bali or is put into infrast
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Photo of the Day: Up in the Mountains
I absolutely delight in travelling around Bali; exploring, meeting the locals, tasting traditional foods and in general, immersing myself in all that Bali has to offer. My particular favourite is driving up into the mountains away from the polluted areas o
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Heading Home to Indonesia
The time has arrived, my backpack is full, I have my tickets and, I am outa here! After spending the winter in Australia enjoying my usual hiking and camping activities, catching up with friends and rellies, I am heading back home to Indonesia tomorrow mor
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Returning Home to Yogyakarta
Returning home was no big deal for me. However, I was looking forward to seeing any changes that had occurred in the city renowned as the cultural heart of Indonesia. To my joy there was very little. What did surprise me though was the incredible art scene
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Visiting Bali during the low season
Bali is an incredible vacation destination and there are a lot of reasons to visit the place. Many choose it as a romantic honeymoon destination, while others prefer to explore nature or the culture.
Part of the traveling experience is finding interesting
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A Day of Happiness
A lot of regular readers of WhyGoBali and the Forum will remember a year ago this month my mother died in Bali. It was on this island that she wished to be cremated and her ashes scattered into the ocean. Her wish was granted and the celebration was a mut
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Polisi Tidur
After decades of travelling around the archipelago of Indonesia I have come across many odd things, both culturally and linguistically. Being well versed in Bahasa Indonesia, I was delightfully surprised to hear, when I was in Yogyakarta, a term unfamiliar
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Crazy Sunday
Gotta admit I have been a tad neglectful. Actually, with good reason. Isn’t it great when you have excuses! Seriously though, after arriving here on the 2nd Februari from Yogyakarta things have been hectic. It was on the same day that my brother arrived fr
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The Hypocrisy of it All
Most of you that have tramped around the Malls in Bali have experienced the norm of going through the security checks before you enter. Fabulous idea and highly warranted considering the amount of terrorist attacks throughout the archipelago of recent year
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The Hot Days are a Comin’
Today has been a reasonably hot day in Bali which makes it perfect those wanting to toast their body a golden brown, or, walk off the beach looking like the lobster on last night’s dinner plate. I was actually down the beach today as a matter of interest a
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Valentine’s Day
Today in Indonesia and around the world it is the day for lovers – Valentines Day. It’s a day to celebrate the joy of togetherness you share with your loved one, or, the one you hope to do so with in the future.
‘HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY’
Here’s a short sketc
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Tahun Baru Cina – Chinese New Year
Today is Chinese New Year, or Imlek, throughout Indonesia and the world. The Chinese communities in the major cities throughout Indonesia, Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Bandung and Yogyakarta, will be holding street parades featuring Barong Sai and many mor
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Spending Time in BIMC
In the early hours of the other morning I found myself as a guest at the Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) hooked up on a saline drip and feeling like absolute crap. Believe me, it was no laughing matter. It all started the evening before when I fou
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Photo of the Day: Matahari Square
Most newcomers to Bali generally head to Matahari Square for a bit of shopping and window-gazing. Although becoming less popular as an attraction these days, it is still a fascinating place for first-timers. They inevitably bore of the square and head furt
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Lereng Agung Restoran – Rendang
There are times on your travels you accidentally come across pure gem of places and I found one on a recent sojourn in the east of Bali. It was on a roadtrip to the interior through Rendang; an area where you will find few travellers; an area where the loc
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Another Durian Night
As always whenever Candika and I are in Bali our good friends of many years, Karl and Arty (Foto left), are here on the island. This inevitably provides the opportunities for some memorable times together. What has become ritual between us all are the Duri
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