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Balinese caste structure
Bali is truly unique, in that it is the only Hindu island in Indonesia, a country dominated by Islam. Hinduism is a religion that developed out of the way of life of the people living on the banks of the Indus river in India and Hinduism came to Indonesia
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Indonesia boat accident a reminder for tourists
The recent ferry accident in Sulawesi is the latest in a long line of Indonesian adventures at sea. The world’s largest archipelago depends upon sea transport to get people and good from place to place. Accidents are going to happen and when they do
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Bali nightlife update for Oct 21st-Nov 2nd 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for day October 4th 2007 provided by the Beat Magazine.
• Sunday Oct 21st
Hard Rock Hotel
Rock’NRun
Run for your health and for a good cause – in support of cleft palate surgery for needy children in Bal
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Bali transportation systems: Grappling with life in the 21st Century
Bali is a small island with a rapidly growing population. Actually there are over 3 million people in Bali, giving the island a population density of around 550 per sq km. In areas such as Kuta / Seminyak who knows what the population density is. Local tra
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How European trade affected Bali
Bali as a trading point was known about to the Arabs and Chinese long before Europeans discovered the island. The Chinese were trading with Bali as far back as the 7th Century, referring to it as Paoli (Rice Island). Not having the quality landing points o
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Understanding Balinese Hinduism
Visitors to Bali will be immediately aware of the strength of the local culture and its Hindu based religion. Flower offerings mark shop fronts, the rattle of gamelan practice can be heard on major streets and abundant family temples offer a clue that some
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Changing your appearance to visit Bali
An article on WorldHum talks about how your appearance will affect your experience while travelling in foreign countries. Particularly a woman asks should she cover up her dreadlocks for a visit to Singapore. There was a time when she would not of been all
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Kuta Bali
Kuta is a former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia’s major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied
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Indonesian volcanoes
Indonesia is the most active volcanic area on Earth, with 129 active volcanoes. Located straddling the equator and the Ring Of Fire, the country is a long string on islands, who owe their existence in many cases to a volcanic eruption at some time in the p
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BootsnAll is Having a Party – and You’re Invited
Okay, so Portland in December might be a bit different than Bali in December – but where else can you party with other like-minded travel enthusiasts in one place, all the while enjoying some excellent Portland beer and celebrating another year of Bo
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Internet access in Seminyak Bali
Internet access in Seminyak Bali
by with more technical information.
Wireless:
GlobalXtreme:
GlobalXtreme in Kerobokan is one of Bali’s favourite ISPs. Featuring 2.4 GHz frequency wireless connection directly from your home – Coverage Area is based in southern Bali. GlobalXtr
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Steamy weather here in Bali
Its steamy here in Bali! The humidity kicked in a couple of weeks ago, meaning that sitting in a place with no air flow will seem hot. My porch area doesn’t have very good air flow, so I can work up a sweat just typing.
The other night the power wen
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Bali currency exchange: October 28th 2007
Here is a look at currency exchange in Bali on October 28th 2007.
1 US Dollar = 9,109.50 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Australian Dollar = 8,371.08 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Brazilian Real = 5,128.56 Indonesian Rupiah
1 British Pound = 18,700.4 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Chines
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Canggu Villas
Canggu is the coastal area to the NW of Kuta / Seminyak. Going back 5 years the whole area from Jl. Batubelig out to Pantai Seseh was known as Canggu. Nowadays the various localities are becoming more well known and names such as Berawa, Perenenan, Echo Be
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Skype and phone calls in Bali
Some products come onto the market and don’t even need advertising. Here in Bali every other person is wearing Crocs (the rip off version) because they allow air to circulate and water to drain, perfect for Bali in the wet season. Another product tha
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Be careful swimming in Bali
The lure of warm ocean water against a blue sky with waves pounding in the distance is hard to resist. This is especially true for holiday makers who may not be aware of the dangers of ocean currents.
Last Friday 2 Europeans drowned on Seminyak beach afte
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Bingin Bali
Bingin is located on the western side of the Bukit peninsula between Dreamland and Impossibles. Its is ideal for advanced surfers and has a beautiful wave, a left hander, that works really well during the dry season (June-September) when off shore winds a
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Tabanan Parks
Tabanan is a great part of Bali, with a long coastline, sweeping rice-fields and cool highlands. It also has some parks that visitors might like to check out while exploring the area.
• Taman Sri Buwana:
Learn about Balinese village life in an organ
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Guide books for Bali
For a first time visitor to Bali there are a number of books and guides available to help you understand and appreciate your Bali experience. Bill Dalton, the well known author of the Indonesia Handbook, the 1000+ page travel guide suggests simply reading
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Bali wet season weather: November 1st 2007
The wet season has started in Bali and this morning we had a small downpour followed by grey skies. Any recent visitor to Bali we be able to tell you that its hot here and for those of us who live in Bali the clouds mean a break from the heat.
We are anti
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