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Big Brother not watching in Bali
The brother of Scottish chef Gordon Ramsey is sweating in a Bali jail, after his arrest for heroin possession 5 months ago.
Like some Biblical tale of 2 brothers, the Ramsey story features one super-star of his time, celebrity chef Gordon, the man with th
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Bali coast south of Gianyar
The coast south of Gianyar is important for Balinese people but not such a draw for tourists. Until several years ago most tourists didn’t even visit this section of coastline, those heading east to Padangbai / Candi Dasa taking the main roads throug
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Gay friendly Bali
Indonesia has a huge population and consequently a large gay population. The Jakarta Post talks about how the gay population is accepted and where the community is going. Bali being Hindu and a tourism center is a magnet for gays from all over Indonesia, w
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Bali weather forecast: July 17th 2007
Dry season in Bali means clear skies and sunny days. Let’s take a look at our 10 day weather forecast and see how it stands up.
Today we had a hot one, or maybe it was just me who was hot. Whatever this dry season is a bit different from usual, in t
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Pembantus in Bali
Living in Bali long term means sacrificing things such as access to certain products and good roads, but there are other things that balance that out. One of the best is the pembantu (helper) who is a part-time / full-time house cleaner. Houses in Bali ten
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Villa development in south Bali
Villas are great places to enjoy your holiday. The advantage of a villa over a hotel room / suite, is privacy and independence. Some people are happy to take a private entrance, pool, kitchen etc. over 24 room service and villas are abundant in Bali. Many
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Geckos in Bali
Living in Bali means sharing your house with a whole range of nasties and that’s not just the in-laws. I’m kidding of course, but you will have uninvited house guests of a different type. One of the most noticeable are geckos, the small lizard-
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Economy versus culture
Tourism has had a massive effect on Bali and older Balinese people in particular are not always happy about the results. Social studies among the Balinese reveal some people think of tourism as equating to a disease slowly destroying their culture and brin
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Blue Ocean Beach Bali
Blue Ocean beach is located at the end of Jl. Double Six in Legian was a hive of activity today. The beach is high density tourists and expats, all out for a slice of fun in the sun, with some drinks, waves and eye-candy thrown in. Along the way to Blue Oc
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Odalan at Selanbawak Bali
When I moved to Bali in 2003 the main thing I was hoping for was a completely different culture from the one I was used to. I got that and for all its frustrations Bali offers up instances of cultural / religious observance that are colorful and different.
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Rip Curl Cup Trial at Padang-Padang
Tim Hain of ISC (Indonesian Surfing Championship) sent us an update on how things are going this season. Excitement is building for the upcoming Rip Curl Cup at Padang-Padang with international surfer lining up and great swell predicted. Here’s what
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Where to get cheap liquor in Bali
One of the things that people like to do on holiday is indulge in a little liquid pleasure. Whether your favourite is Jim Beam, Jack Daniels or Absolut, finding an affordable place to pick up some supplies is important. People renting private villas may be
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Goa Lawah & Vincent’s: East Bali
East Bali is one of the premier parts of the island for those seeking that ‘Bali feel’. The vegetation is overflowing, the ocean and volcanoes never far out of sight and the pace of life is slow. Cruising through East Bali on a motorbike is an
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Manggis: East Bali
Most people focus on the coast when checking out the area around Candi Dasa and Padangbai. There is however some magnificent scenery inland and by driving for just 15 minutes in from the main road, one gets views of the mountains and coast heading off into
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Deforestation a problem in Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. It also has has the world’s worst deforestation problem. The large population, confronted with poverty, low-level infrastructure and education, often view nature as something to be tappe
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Money in Bali
Where will your money get you in Bali in July 2007? Here’s a quick look at currencies and how they compare to the Indonesian rupiah.
1 US Dollar = 9,090.91 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Australian Dollar = 8,019.91 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Brazilian Real = 4,924.3
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Australian PM to visit Bali
Australian PM John Howard will visit Bali later this week to meet Indonesian President SBY. Mr Howard will open a special eye hospital dedicated to the victims of Bali terrorism. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Australian prime minister says he w
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Bali surf pumping today
Surfers in Bali got their money’s worth today, with strong swell, big waves and sunny conditions. As BaliWaves says, conditions were a bit wild but even I had people smsing me telling me the surf was up.
Kenny from Australia, owner of the guest hous
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Sunset Food Court : Kuta Bali
Bali has a new eating location. Actually it has many new places all packed together in one big location. The Sunset Food Court is located on the Sunset Rd approximately 200 meters north of the Carrefour supermarket, same side, or around 500 meters north of
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Investing in Indonesia
Indonesia could be a good place to invest if the government figured itself out. One commenter in the Jakarta Post 3 years ago said that while Indonesia attempts to attract foreign investment, it creates a mixed message by imposing extra regulations on fore
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