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RTW trip under your own steam
Exploring Bali gets more interesting and rewarding when you break free of the tourist industry. That’s one theme I love to keep harking on about. One fellow that kicks me and my comments into outer space is Jason Lewis, who traveled the world under h
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Bali weather: October 8th 2007
Seminyak and the southern coastal area of Bali is enjoying wonderful sunny weather at present. The dry season continues to serve up what the tourists want, even though we’re having a bit of a lull on that front right now. The next 10 days will bring
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Central Lovina – where to stay
Lovina on the north coast of Bali is a quiet alternative to hectic Kuta. Here are a few accommodation alternatives.
Feeling at home in Saraswati:
This lovely green, creative homestay offers tranquility, peace and quiet in the middle of Lovina. Hidden in t
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Pasar Badung & Pasar Kumbasari
Denpasar’s Chinese style shop-houses and small selection of departments store are not as interesting as the traditional markets in the city. The largest Balinese market in Denpasar is Pasar Badung, located in a massive 3-storey building on the banks
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Bali bombers curtain about to fall
The 5th anniversary of the Bali Bombing is coming up this week. The people convicted of planning and executing the bombing which killed 202 innocent people and maimed dozens more, are still alive. Their death sentence being subject to seemingly endless app
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Environmental activists step up pressure ahead of Bali conference
Environmental activists from Greenpeace have stepped up pressure on the Indonesian government regarding deforestation, ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference in December. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Gree
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Legian hotels & restaurants
Legian is the village located directly north of Kuta along Jl. Legian. The term ‘village’ might sounds rather strange these days as Tuban, Kuta, Legian and Seminyak seem like one long urban sprawl, cement and tarmac more prevalent that thach ho
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Bali bombers invited to police bbq
Some of the terrorists convicted of planning and carrying out the Sari Club & Paddy’s bombings in 2003, were treated to a bbq party at the house of Indonesia’s anti-terror unit chief. The 5th anniversary of the bombings is tomorrow, Octobe
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Goa Gajah – the Elephant Cave in Gianyar Bali
Visitors to Ubud might enjoy visiting one of the most famous landmarks in the area, the elephant cave at Goa Gajah. Located 2kms to the SE, Goa Gajah draws visitors, from overseas as well as other parts of Indonesia, as well as local worshipers.
From Ubud
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Idul Fitri to begin on Saturday October 13th 2007
The Indonesian government has decided today that Idul Fitri, the celebration for the end of the month of Ramadan, will begin on Saturday October 13th 2007. One would imagine that with millions of people heading home from the big cites to villages all over
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How far does your money go in Bali?: October 12th 2007
Here is a look at how the Indonesian Rupiah is doing against other major currencies.
1 US Dollar = 9,064.90 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Australian Dollar = 8,171.10 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Brazilian Real = 5,061.53 Indonesian Rupiah
1 British Pound = 18,475.7 Indones
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Bali bombing anniversary in Kuta Bali
Today is October 12th 2007, the 5th anniversary of the bombings at the Sari Club and Paddy’s bar. This morning I rode down to Kuta to see how things were developing. A police officer told me a ceremony was to take place at the memorial site at 5pm.
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Foreign Embassies & Consulates in Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and as such is the location of foreign embassies. If you are travelling to Bali and lose your passport, you may need to visit Jakarta to get a new one issue. Likewise, foreigners married to Indonesians may have to go to
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Bali during Idul Fitri period
Bali is busy during this Idul Fitri period with restaurants, streets and hotels full with people. Plenty of domestic tourists here with their families as well as international tourists from NE Asia and Australia. From my unscientific point of view, I’
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Great Bali writers past & present
A visit to a reputable book store in Bali, such as one of the Periplus outlets, is a journey into the past. Books written by famous Bali expats, that tell their story of what Bali meant to them are stacked side by side in a kind of ‘Bali Hall Of Fame
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Balinese ceremonies both large and small
Balinese culture revolves around Agama Hindu, the local version of Hinduism. The highlights of this cultural / religious observance are the upacara (ceremonies) that are colorful and frequent. The most important ones are Galungan, Kuningan, Tumpek and Nyep
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Indonesian cyclists to highlight environmental conference in Bali
A group of dedicated Indonesian cyclists is to salute the upcoming United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) starting December 3rd in Bali, by cycling from Jakarta to Bali. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Cyclists
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Spoiling yourself in Ubud
For many people Ubud represents the place they can shut off from their regular life and spoil themselves. Ubud has a fine selection of spas and restaurants to make even a grey wet season afternoon seem like fun.
• Improving your physical fitness at
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ATM machines in Bali
ATM machines now make getting to your cash easy. Here is a list of ATM’s in Bali and where to find them.
• Bank Arta Niaga Kencana
Jl. Thamrin No. 41-A Denpasar
• Bank Bukopin
BKP KDR Tabanan Jl A Yani No.9
BKP Kuta Jl. Raya Kuta No.232
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Indonesian tourism problems
Here is an article in the Jakarta Post discussing Indonesia’s tourism problems.
Indonesia’s tourism woes
Glad someone noticed. Geographically and culturally Indonesia is the most amazing country in Asia. Most people will find something here t
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