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Antiquities of Bali: Goa Gadjah
Between Peliatan and Bedulu, the antiquity of Goa Gadjah is located on the side of the road some 25 kilometres from Denpasar. The actual site appears to sit on the edge of a steep ravine of the Petanu River. There are the ubiquitous sellers stalls in the c
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Photo of the Day: Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali
Located in the small village of Candikuning not far from Danau Bratan is the Bali Botanical Gardens, its full name being Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali. A short walk from the nearby Bukit Mungsu Markets, you really cannot miss the entrance as you will see a gia
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Tanis Villas: Nusa Lembongan
Pick up any guidebook about Indonesia and it will tell you in the section on Bali that the island of Nusa Lembongan is a relaxed and less touristy place to visit and the waters are warm and crystal clear. The locals are warm and friendly and on an island
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The Sacred Herons of Petulu
In one of the most scenic areas on the island and directly north-east of Ubud in Central Bali is located the village of Petulu is famed for its artists, dancers and carvers of wood and stone. But that is not only what the village is renowned for. It is als
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Temples of Bali: Pura Gunung Kawi
A breathtaking and awe-inspiring site located two kilometres south of Tampaksaring, Gunung Kawi is two rows of ancient royal tombs on the banks of the Pakerisan River deep in a ravine overlooked by terraced rice-fields. A long, steep stone stairway leads d
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The Sun is Dead and Grey Clouds Reign
Using one word to describe the weather in Bali at the moment is easy – wet! The rain has been constant with only a few patches of the sunshine the tourists yearn for and umbrellas of all manner, colour and size are ubiquitous everywhere you go. But, yeah,
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Photo of the Day: Fresh Fruit
One of the greatest delights when travelling up country in Bali are the surprises you see on the side of the road and the greatest of all has to be the fruit carts selling fresh produce at a fabulous price. What I like is that you can taste the product bef
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Turds, Drains and Other Crazy Things
Yesterday was a great day in all manner of speaking. It was warm, the rain had dissipated and, it was just a bloody damn nice day! After being energised with a healthy serving of fresh fruit and a banana pancake Candika and I decided a laid-back meander up
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Photo of the Day: Early Morning at Kuta Beach
Unfortunately Kuta Beach at the moment is not a good sight with a lot of crap washed to shore by the recent storms. The authorities do, however, have the matter in hand and are cleaning up the whole situation. I enjoy walking the one kilometre down to Kuta
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The Case of the Weeping Wallet
I knew it would be one of those days. We mere males have them at times and often the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. It’s an interesting saying that one and a saying that was applicable to my morning. I knew straight away when Candika and I
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Fajar’s Warung
I like a nice laid-back night, one where you can just pick a place to enjoy a good meal and after, just wander around enjoying the insanity that is the Kuta strip. Candika and I had no real concrete plans for the night although I did need to check my email
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Photo of the Day: Candi Bentar – Kuta Beach
One attraction sure to please all visitors to Bali is the Candi Bentar currently under construction on Kuta Beach near the Sailfin Restaurant on Jalan Pantai Kuta. A Candi Bentar is a split gateway that is the entrance to a temple (pura). In regard to the
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Tripping the Gangs
One of the greatest joys of travel is going where you have never been before exploring and discovering along the way. This might even be in your own hometown if you care to explore places you have yet to set foot in. However in my case it was in Bali. Cand
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Javanese Delight at Plengkung
There are a couple of things I like doing when I return to a place that has been an important part of my life for so many decades and the first being to meet up with old friends, catch up with the latest gossip and in general, enjoy each others company. T
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Places Where You Can Rent a Villa in Bali
One popular way to vacation in Bali is to rent out a villa for the duration of your stay. Unfortunately, major travel booking sites like Orbitz and Travelocity don’t showcase villa rentals. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t websites ou
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And, the Sun keeps on Shining
It’s a great time for visitors to Bali with fabulous sunshine and very warm and humid days. Actually, it makes a nice change from the downpours we had four days ago. Tourism has increased both internationally and domestically and the main shopping centres
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A Long Successful Trip
Finally made it back to the mayhem of Kuta and what a disappointment it was. Don’t misunderstand that statement, the trip was so fantastic that returning to the hosh-posh tourist mania of Kuta after relishing in the beauty that Bali has to offer, was, a bi
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Photo of the Day: Candika
I have had a few emails from the readers of WhyGo Bali (previously Baliblog) asking just who is Candika and why don’t I post a foto of her. Truth is it didn’t really occur to me to do that. I have mentioned my Javanese wife so many times in articles recent
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Chinese New Year – A Photo Essay
Imlek or Chinese New Year is a spectacular and colourful affair in Indonesia and an event not to be missed if you are travelling in the archipelago. Candika and I are both Bhuddist and this period of the year is a time for us in not only celebration but a
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Best Bali Honeymoon Hotels
Looking for a tropical get away where you can make your honeymoon dollars go far? Then Bali is the perfect place to start looking. It is here where you can enjoy pristine beaches, luxury resorts, top notch spa treatments, and luxury cuisine for
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