-
Temples of Bali: Pura Bukit Sari
When I visited this temple for the first time well over 25 years ago it was relatively unknown to tourists travelling to Bali. At that time, you could just walk in off the very busy road and into the silence of the forest. There was no hefty entrance fee,
-
Ask Rolf Potts a Question, Win His New Book!
Lots of travelers I know like nothing better when they’re not traveling (and often when they are) than to read something by a good travel writer – something that’s not just inspiring, but informative as well. Rolf Potts is that kind of wr
-
Five Must-See Chinese Temples
Bali is renowned worldwide for its beautiful Hindu temples and although the predominant religion is Hindu Dharma, there are other places of worship on the island that are for those of other religions such as the large Chinese community. The Indonesian word
-
Nusa Dua Fiesta 2008
All in all the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 has been relatively successful albeit less promotion of events for some islands in the archipelago has been somewhat lacking. However, on the island of Bali it has been a screaming success with a multitude of events
-
Aghast!…No Flesh Allowed in Bali
By now all of you will have heard or seen in the media about a new bill designed to define pornography that is currently being scrutinised and debated upon in the Indonesian Parliament. It (the Bill) is basically to set a moral tone across the mainly Musli
-
Pacific Blue Airlines Starts Flying to Bali in December
I had heard rumours earlier this year of Virgin Blue Airlines eyeing up the Bali market and now it is a reality and a welcomed one for all Australians travelling to their favourite holiday destination. Pacific Blue will begin flights to Bali from three Aus
-
Market Mania
The majority of visitors to Bali simply adore going to the markets because of the great shopping bargains, the enjoyment of walking around the stalls seeing almost the same product in each stall, getting hassled by stall-owners to but their goods, and in g
-
The Rubbish Effect
I was reading an article the other day about the rivers in Denpasar being badly polluted and they really are. No doubt you have seen the murky waters on your visits to Denpasar. You will find just about anything discarded nonchalantly into them and in a ma
-
Monkey Business
Probably the cutest attraction on Bali has to be the numerous troupes of monkeys that are found in the jungles and temples across the island. I’m quite sure you have all seen them, had your photo taken with them or taken hundreds of photos yourself of thes
-
A Garden Fit for a King
It is a place best visited very early in the morning or late in the afternoon and it is a place that is well cemented on the tourist track, but nonetheless, a place that is so serene it will take your breath away. Of course I am talking about Tirtagangga,
-
Security Measures in Place at the Airport and Sea Gateways
I have to admit then when I saw the headline of this article Coming to Bali, Bring Your ID Card, I thought to myself not more rules just to get into Bali. It’s bad enough having to pay excessive airline fees and airport charges, and, visa fees. Fortunately
-
Prawita Cottages: Kuta
A few people have been asking on the Baliblog Forum about good and reasonably priced accommodation in Bali. Of course there are over a thousand places to choose from but at the moment with the high increase of tourists to Bali it appears this form of accom
-
Tears at a Funeral
The other day I attended a funeral of a dear friend of the family and I was happy, celebrating in the life of the deceased person and what she had ahead of her. As a practising Bhuddist this was the norm for me. But, as it was a western funeral there were
-
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2008
Burgeoning writers, published writers and those who are just lovers of literature, get your gear together and head to Ubud in a weeks time for the 2008 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. Since its beginning I have only managed to attend one of these grea
-
The Kids of Bali
Without a doubt the Balinese have the best facial structures for portrait photos and, especially the children. Like most kids around the world they have their shy moments and avoid the lens like the plague, yet others are quick to pose, proudly. Then there
-
Will the Global Economic Crisis Affect your Travel?
It was only a few weeks ago that foreign exchange markets were doing a flourishing trade and the AUD$ was up around Rp9,000 but, along came the global economic meltdown and all hell broke loose. Foreign exchange rates slumped. It is indeed a worry for thos
-
Temples of Bali: Pura Kebo Edan
On the road north from Bedulu towards Tampaksaring you will pass by the Museum Purbakala (worth a visit) on the right-hand side. On the left-hand side not far from there you will see the ‘Mad Buffalo Temple’ or Pura Kebo Edan. Very little is known of this
-
Seafood Tucker down out Jimbaran Bay
Whenever I get a chance to get over to the island of Bali there are a few favourite places that I generally visit in the first few days to imbibe in some excellent cuisine. Kafe Batan Waru is one of them and so is Plengkung, both in Tuban. However, as a gr
-
Balinale International Film Festival 2008
Always one for a good film and especially those of other countries, I inevitably get enthused when there is a film festival on wherever I travel and starting tomorrow in Bali is the Balinale International Film Festival 2008. This will prove to be a fantast
-
Bali Photo: Legong Dancers
Legong Dancers
Balinese culture is endlessly fascinating – and these traditional Legong dancers in Ubud are a prime example of that.
Total
2120 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
76/106 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
