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Sunset Dreaming
I have seen countless sunsets around the archipelago of Indonesia and some that are surreal like I once witnessed in Flores, the golden oranges and reds slowly turning the paling blue sky a crimson-purple. There is that something special that draws us huma
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Photo of the Day: East Bali
Travel to the east coast of the island and you will be pleasantly surprised, especially if you are into photography. Stunning panoramas with ocean backdrops, friendly people, and great places to chill-out enjoy the essence that is the magic of Bali. The Se
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The Sun is a Burning in Bali
It gets fairly warm in the month of October in Bali before the rainy season starts generally in November. In fact it can get too darn hot and having your skin exposed to the midday sun without any form of protection can be a killer, literally. Most travell
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A Village Not to be Missed
Often people ask me what I consider to be good places not to miss when they visit Bali. Naturally I reel off the names of quite a few places, however, there is one village in east Bali that is not to be missed in my opinion – the village of Tenganan.
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Photo of the Day: Pura Dalem Surya
There are times when you travel around the island when right out of nowhere a pleasant surprise befalls your eyes. This I what I like about driving around the mountainous areas of Bali. Winding bends in the upper regions of Central Bali more often than no
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The Safety Issue in Bali
For a few days now I have received heaps of emails posing the one question regarding the safety issue in Bali. This has occurred ever since the announcement of the upcoming executions of the Bali Bombers. It has not only been emails, also on the Baliblog
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Temples of Bali: Pura Panataran Sasih
A few kilometres to the north of Goa Gadjah in Central Bali the road leads to the town of Pejeng. On the left-hand side just before you enter Pejeng, you will see the well-signed Pura and it is a beautiful temple renowned for the treasure it holds within –
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Photo of the Day: Mountain High Mist
One of the greatest delights about travelling in the countryside of Bali is the amazing natural sights you see. Travelling up into the higher elevations always delivers some wonderful views and none more so than when the cold air descends from atop mountai
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Tumpek Kandang
There are many rituals in the Balinese calendar and today in Bali it is Tumpek Kandang, sometimes called Tumpek Andang. This ritual falls five weeks later on a Saturday of Uye, the 22d week of the Pawukon cycle. The name comes from kandang, the Balinese wo
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Take a Walk through Jataluwih
The proposed world heritage site of Jataluwih is truly one of Bali’s gems. Tourists flock here for the stunning panorama of the sculptured, terraced rice fields framed by a hillside backdrop. Jataluwih is a perfect example of traditional rice farming and a
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Come to BootsnAll’s 10th Anniversary Party
Way back in 1998, a few travel-loving friends got together and started a website that would soon give birth to what is now recognized as one of the first travel blogs. That website was BootsnAll, and that travel blog is the one you’re reading right n
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Photo of the Day: Tanjung Benoa
One of my favourite pastimes is exploring old harbours. In particular, comparing the different types of sailing crafts and the larger boats that are moored there. On the northern most point of the Nusa Dua peninsula is Tanjung Benoa. This is a great place
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Busy Bees and Beehives
The other day I was yearning for some decent honey in my tea and I recalled the many times on my sojourns in Java the beautiful honey that you can buy there. In fact, wherever you travel on the main island of the archipelago you will see small stalls selli
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The Statues of Tabanan
Tabanan is just like any other large town that you would pass through on your day trips in Bali. You take a glance here and there, pass a few comments to friends about what you see or, just look ahead waiting to arrive at your destination. When you travel
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Tirta Empul: Central Bali
The whole area around Tirta Empul and the place itself is so peaceful and unassumingly attractive. A spring, the most famous in Bali, at Tirta Empul gushes from an area in the ground which is encased by a wall inside the sanctuary. The water at Tirta Empul
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Nusa Lembongan – Even nicer than Bali?
When the crowds and touts of Bali get to be too much, you can take the short boat ride over to Nusa Lembongan. It may only be a short boat ride away from mainland Bali, but you’ll feel like you’ve arrived on another planet. Bali is a beautifu
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Getting Nearer to Traffic Jams and Sidewalk Mayhem
I sat down in front of the computer in my study this morning, gazed at the calendar on my desk and suddenly realised that Santa Claus and his weary bunch of drunken reindeer will soon be cruising the skies. You either love Xmas or you hate it. To me, I am
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Photo of the Day: Ceremonial Umbrellas
Several years ago I revisited Goa Gadjah in Central Bali to not only visit friends living in the nearby villages, but also to observe if there had been any major changes to the sacred place. I had arrived a few days after a temple ceremony and took this fo
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Antiquities of Bali: Yeh Pulu
One kilometre east of Goa Gadjah, you will see the well-marked signs to the site of Yeh Pulu. A short walk through rice-fields is entailed to reach the site. There are no shortages of guides to take you there for a nominal fee. Yeh Pulu is a small hermitag
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Try the Warungs for Local Cuisine
There is nothing I like more than to go to a local warung, buy some bungkus and then sit in the street with the locals and chat. I would venture to say that a majority of tourists to Bali rarely imbibe in the authentic food available at the smaller warungs
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