Archive for February, 2008
We built a Bali forum
So, it seemed that when we asked whether we should build a forum that almost everyone thought it would be a good idea.
So, we built it - you can see it here.
Now, be aware that it is brand new, so there isn’t anything in there right now, but feel free to chime in and see if we can’t make this forum one of the best for Bali.
Date: February 27th, 2008 |
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Should we build a Baliblog forum?
We’re considering setting up a forum for Bali Blog, and although Nick is gone as our fulltime host here, we know there are many of you locals and Bali lovers who still check in.
There will also be people planning their first Bali trip stopping by and those people could use some advice from the excellent Bali fans and locals who’ve been around for a while.
So for these reasons, we’d like to put up a forum as a way for people to interact and help each other out with Bali advice and discussions, …
Date: February 22nd, 2008 |
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North To The Sacred Mountain Sanctuary
Indonesia’s greatest travel writer Barrie Lie-Birchall tells one of his famous travel stories.
Having the opportunity to get away from the hectic pace of the Kuta stretch, its tourist-drenched atmosphere and its designer shops, and escape into the mountains is a delight.
I sit on the stone steps in the courtyard of Made’s house being amused by two chickens playing silly-buggers as they fight over a sun-crisped scrag of lettuce. They scurry as Made approaches. He tells me that tomorrow he will return to his village Batunya, not far from Danau Bratan. He puts an arm around my shoulder insisting my presence on the journey. Made grins knowing I could not refuse. He tells me we will stay overnight ’somewhere’. Perhaps half-way along the journey, he says, where we will greet some relatives and absorb their hospitality. My bemused look caused Made to laugh and the chickens scurry even further away from him. Perhaps it was the glinting steel edge of the machete in his hand that blinded the life out of the chickens. We stand and stretch the day’s laziness from our bodies, then walk to the beach for the impending sunset. Along the way I ask if we can stop at a few places. Made smiles; understandingly. We watch the sun, golden and shimmering on the horizon, paint the ocean yellow, then red and finally, black. As the moon’s luminous shadows throw a shimmer of dull light across the vast sea, Made nods and we leave the beach to the nighthawks and the lovers of darkness.
Date: February 4th, 2008 |
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Beginning surfers in Bali
Surf shops in Kuta offer an array of surfboards ranging from brand new Al Merrick to beaten up boards that have gone brown in the sun. Figuring out what right board is right for you takes more than just finding one with nice colors.
Date: February 27th, 2008 |
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Renting a house in Bali
Moving to Bali and renting a house is quite easy and often affordable. Here are some of the things you might want to think about if you are planning on renting a house / villa in Bali.
Date: February 21st, 2008 |
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Internet Cafes in Ubud
Here are some of the internet cafes in Ubud.
• 1. Fair Way Cafe
Jalan Dewi Sita
Hours open: 0900-2200
(0361) 970810
• 2. Travel Agent
Jalan Dewi Sita
Hours open: 0800-2200
• 3. Surawan House
Jalan Karna
Hours open: 09730-2400
(0361) 970810
Date: February 2nd, 2008 |
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