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ATM locators for Bali
Mastercard and Visa have handy online ATM locators that can pinpoint 24 hour cash machines world wide. These even work for Bali, with the large population areas covered.
Having tested both the Mastercard and Visa ATM locators, I’d say that anywhere
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Indonesian news highlights: Friday March 23rd 2007
large stash of explosives found in C. Java.
Adam Air miraculously escaped closure by the Indonesian government. After 2 crashes the Ministry of Transportation rated Adam Air ‘one of the worst airlines’ in the country. Not sure if that is good
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Traveling as an Indian in Bali
Bali has a historical connection to India in that some of the Bali Aga are said to be descended from people from eastern India. The Hindu religion is the other huge thing that puts Bali on the tourist map for Indians. There are historical clues such as the
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Bali nightlife update: March 23rd 2007
Here is the Bali nightlife update for the next 2 weeks provided by the Beat Magazine.
•Friday Mar 23rd
DeJaVu
Diamonds & Pearls
Performing DJs Fadi (SWE), Lanang & Anastacia. From 11pm
ESC
TGIF Fridays
99k on Sunset pitchers and compliment
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Super rainy in Seminyak Bali
Today was a heck of a day for weather in Bali. A storm came in and dumped a ton of rain on us at high speed. Very windy conditions also, as the angled rain outside my window indicated.
Skies have been slate grey all day with no sign of clearing. The beach
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Dhyana Pura Hotel: Christian-friendly accommodation in Bali
Bali has a vast array of guest houses, hotels and resorts catering to all kinds of people. Seminyak has one hotel that has a definite tilt towards Christians, the Dhyana Pura Hotel.
Located on the beach with 125 rooms, the Dhyana Pura Hotel has the St Mik
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Shopping in Bali: World famous bargains
Casual tourists to Bali stroll around the markets in Kuta, Sukawati and Ubud checking out the nick-nacks and deciding what to buy for Auntie Flo. Bali has for decades supplied cheap gifts that can by bought for a couple of dollars. There is a newer side to
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Halal: What is permissible for a Muslim in Bali
Halal is a word that anyone living in Muslim country will be familiar with. Arabic in origin, it refers to what is permissible for a Muslim under the laws of Islam. Most westerners understand halal to refer to food and drinks items, particularly meats.
Fo
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The Neka Art Museum: Ubud Bali
When visitors to Bali ask where they can see see the finest examples of Balinese art, they are often directed to the Neka Art Museum in Campuhan, close to Ubud. For someone looking to get an overview of the development of Balinese art, as well as the influ
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Swiss Films in Bali
Bali has a Swiss film festival currently showing. Opening night was Sunday March 25th at the Sofitel on Jl. Dhyana Pura in Seminyak. Monday night I joined one of the event organizers, Jane Chen from OnStage, for 2 Swiss movies. The event is sponsored in pa
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Important People in Bali: Donald Friend
Former long term Bali expat, Donald Friend was one of the most important foreign artists to live in Bali. Donald Stuart Leslie Friend (6 February 1915 – 16 August 1989) was an Australian artist, writer and diarist.
Born in Sydney, precociously talen
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Indonesia: World’s best surfing location
Surfers know the value they can get when coming to Bali, great waves, cheap food, friendly locals, warm weather, pretty girls and a laid back atmosphere. That has been the case for ages and other parts of Indonesia aren’t bad either. I have mates fro
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Top 30 things in Bali and Lombok
Bali conjures up visions of a tropical island with towering volcanoes shrouded in brooding clouds, sandy beaches fringed with swaying palms and an ancient culture that lives on in the 21st century.
Bali is all these things, not necessarily in Kuta but def
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Butterfly Park in Tabanan Bali
Bali has a wide variety of attractions which offers tourists alternatives to the beach and shopping. One of the parks in Bali is the Butterfly Park in Wanasari. Tabanan is one of the 8 kabupaten (districts ) of Bali and its main town is also called Tabanan
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Bali dental services gaining overseas attention
Various countries around the world such as S. Africa and Thailand have managed to combine tourism with medical services, each country having modern medical facilities and wonderful natural resources. Somewhat surprisingly Bali is edging into this category.
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Qatar Airways: Another way to get to Bali
There is yet another way for you to get a flight to Bali (as long as you are not an Aussie). Qatar Airways has opened up a new route from the Middle East to Denpasar, on March 24th.
Why would anyone fly with a Middle Eastern airline? It may seem strange a
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Black Magic in Indonesia
Bali has many traditional ceremonies and rituals that a visitor can observe and participate in. Attending a Balinese ceremony inside a temple with local friends can be a magical experience. One aspect of the Indonesian culture that you’re not likely
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Money in Bali: Friday March 30th 2007
The shifting sands of world currencies can affect your holiday in Bali. Here’s how some of the world’s most popular currencies stack up against the Indonesian Rupiah.
1 US Dollar = 9,132.42 Indonesian Rupiah
1 Australian Dollar = 7,374.25 In
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Icehouse in Kuta Bali
Kuta has a new attraction that is popular with locals and might be good for a tourist missing the frigid conditions back home. The Bali Bersalju (Snowing in Bali) located next to Ace Hardware in the Kuta Galleria, promises ice sculptures, ice slides and te
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Important people in Bali: Suharto
Suharto was President of Indonesia for over 30 years. While his focus was not Bali, there is no doubt he had a huge impact on Bali and the rest of Indonesia. While much of the western world was struggling with the Cold War, Indonesia has its own internal s
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