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Entertainment for kids in Kuta Bali
Families coming to Bali with kids often look for handy activities for them, allowing mum and dad to enjoy their holiday too. Here are a couple of ideas.
• Waterbom Park:
Located on Jl. Kartika Plaza in Tuban, which is just south of the shopping area
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Religious beliefs can get you jail time in Indonesia
A recent article in the Jakarta Post tells of the latest incident of a person being arrested for their religious beliefs. It seems like the mainstream Muslim groups feel threatened by not only other religions, but also by smaller groups within their own fa
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Bali nightlife update for November 3rd-15th 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for November 3rd-15th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine.
• Friday Nov 2nd
Day Dream
Music Revolution
Come & mingle – claim the night with DJs Rocca (JKT), Jonny, Dedi & Nason. From 10pm
Deja Vu
Diamon
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Bali departure tax goes up
Visitors to Bali will get a little kick in the rear when they leave. The airport tax for foreigners is now 150,000rp, up from 100,000rp. For most people this isn’t a big deal, but for families with kids it’s another negative, takes so
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Bangli & Gianyar: Worth exploring
Bangli & Gianyar are 2 areas of Bali that rarely see large numbers of tourists, with the exception of Ubud (located in Gianyar). There are points of interest for those who make the trip.
The road from Bangli to Rendang is quite scenic, with views of G
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Hotels in Nusa Dua & Tanjung Benoa
Nusa Dua is almost a mirage, set on the eastern side of the Bukit peninsula. The BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation was set up in 1972 to develop low quality land into luxury accommodation. The Nusa Dua complex was built in 1984. Nusa Dua feels dif
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Indonesian volcanoes on red alert
Indonesia’s volcanoes often make life exciting for the people living here. With many active volcanoes giving clues to their further intentions, one knows its only a matter of time. The latest to rear it’s head is Mt. Kelud in East Java. Here
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Map of Bali
Baliblog has a decent selection of Bali maps, ranging from SE Asia, to the island of Bali, to regions of Bali and town maps. Feel free to print out any of these for your upcoming trip to Bali.
Baliblog maps show streets, places of interest and businesses.
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Balinese women in modern society
Balinese culture has been referred to as the perfect form of socialism, with every member of the community expected to work, take part in community events and be invited to all community ceremonies. Balinese women form a central part to all this and while
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Falling US dollar: How is your currency doing in Bali
The US dollar is having a rough ride on the back of the economic slowdown / recession the US is sliding into. How will that affects Americans coming to Bali, and more importantly, how will it affect the rest of us?
1 US Dollar = 9,121.20 Indonesian Rupiah
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Amsterdam Travel Guide
Amsterdam is a great city to explore on a RTW trip. It is safe, affordable and has all those European eccentricities Americans love to chat about back home. Amsterdam comes complete with sights such as the Reich Museum, home to the Dutch masters, Anne Fran
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Bali Climate Change Conference: A global contest
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that is taking place in Bali December 3-14 is set to hog the news globally. Not that the Balinese locals could give a damn about the environment, but Bali does have that type of aura which
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Bali Fight Club
Bali is coming along as a venue for many international events, including the UN Conference on Climate Change, the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. For those who like to rumble or watch others rumbling, your time
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Bali Villas Reservation: A great way to find a holiday villa
Bali has some great holiday villas and finding them is getting easier with all the websites offering villas. One that I looked at recently is Bali Villas Reservation.
Here’s why you should stay in a villa according to Bali Villas Reservation.
The s
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Bali packing list
What to bring with you when you come to Bali is a stress for some, a second thought for others. I once had a guest arrive for a 3 day visit who brought just 1 shirt, which he wore the whole time. If you are determined to be an ultra-lighter there’s n
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Exploring other islands in Indonesia
Bali is an amazing island in its own right. Even for a person living here, Bali has enough points of interest to keep things exciting, if one is willing to explore. The other major islands of Indonesia also have a wealth of places to explore. Here is a run
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Climate-bomb Indonesia
The hot topic these days on a global level seems to be climate change. Wherever you look around world some kind of weather inspired disaster is happening, be it flooding in Mexico, wildfires in California or drought in China. The UN Conference on Climate C
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Important Balinese temples
Bali has thousands of temples, when you take into account the major temples, village and family temples. For a newcomer it can be hard to get grip of what the temples stand for and how important they are.
•Directional temples
Bali has 9 kahyangan ja
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Bali weather: November 10th 2007
Wet season weather here in Seminyak Bali. For many that live here the cloudy cooler weather is a welcome break from the rising humidity and searing sunlight. Never thought I’d say I look forward to a cloudy day!
Looking at the 10 weather forecast fo
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Top security for Bali Climate Change Conference
The U.N. Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which kicks off in Bali on December 4th will generate tremendous global media attention. With memories of the Bali bombings a couple of years ago, authorities are taking no chances. Security at Bali’s po
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