Bali Bukit Area Guide
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 are the norm. Bingin is a reef break with only one take off point leading to a short fast ride. High tide seems to be the best time to surf and I have also seen surfers at mid-low tide, the edge of the reef becoming more obvious. Staying at Bingin to surf, means a steep hike down the stone steps to get back to the road, but does put you in easy reach of Dreamland, Impossibles, Padang Padang and Uluwatu. Surf not working on the western Bukit, ride over to Nusa Dua, just 20 minutes away.
Date: October 30th, 2007 |
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The Bukit Bali: Almost an island in itself
When you say ‘Bukit’ to most Bali tourists, they have no idea what you’re talking about. The vast majority of visitors to Bali never make it down to the Bukit Peninsula, even though it offers a variety of things you don’t get in Kuta.
Date: April 3rd, 2007 |
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Locals, Shells & Shops: Jimbaran Bay
Jimbaran Bay locals, seem to still carry on like long ago. Life in Jimbaran goes slow, and the local aspect is as strong as the tourist aspect. Today I watched locals at work in the fish market up in Kedonganan. Most of the customers were Balinese, although you can bet a ton of the best fish goes direct to the big hotels and resorts. Chatting with 2 guys working on their nets, they told me they had caught large fish that day, although we all know how big fish stories can get. One guy jokingly asked me for my hat, sunglasses and sarong. I told him I was so white, I’d get sakit (sick) if I didn’t wear all that stuff. Probably true, considering the power of the sun today.
Date: January 11th, 2007 |
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Fresh: Japanese restaurant in Seminyak Bali
Friday night in Bali was a busy little time-frame, with a new Kafe Warisan furniture place opening in Jimbaran, a showing at the Jenggala Gallery in Jimbaran, and the soft-opening of Fresh, a new Japanese restaurant in Seminyak. My schedule was going to be tight, with an invite to Fresh starting at 8pm and another invite to Jenggala at 7.30rp. Fresh is located on Jl. Oberoi, past Rumours and Trattoria, hang a left around the bend and its there on your right.
Date: December 15th, 2006 |
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Udayana Eco Lodge Bali
Udayana Eco Lodge is located on Jimbaran Heights, is located on 30 hectares of bush land overlooking a beautiful view of Gunung Agung, Jimbaran Bay and Benoa Harbor. Safe, quiet and convenient to all of southern Bali’s attractions, Udayana Eco Lodge is the perfect choice for an alternative holiday in Bali.
Date: April 27th, 2007 |
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Warung Nyoman: Jimbaran Bay Bali
Warung Nyoman, or Nyoman Cafe, whichever you prefer, is located at Muaya Beach at the southern end of Jimbaran Bay, close to the Four Season Hotel. Walking back along the beach from the Four Seasons, this is one of the first warungs you will come to. Of course they are in operation for the nighttime traffic, but open during the day for beach-goers. As well as a grilled seafood selection, they offer a small menu. With plenty of seating available inside, under the shade, the warung offers a perfect place for beach-goers to refresh. My meal today was nasi goreng, which was spicy and contained shrimp.
The menu is as follows:
Date: January 11th, 2007 |
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Warung Layar: Jimbaran Bay Bali
Warung Layar is located on the beach front, next to Villa Batu. When I visited in the morning, the 2 staff were still getting themselves organized, but Warung Layar does advertise breakfast, on its menu. One of the interesting aspect of this warung, is the collection of exotic carvings that are all around. The lady told me they come from all over Indonesia and I could definitely detect influences from eastern Indonesia. On the property was a massive rice-barn, looking like something from Sumatra. It was for sale too (0361)703186, for anyone who could figure out how to get it home. Imagine setting that thing up in your backyard.
The menu is as follows:
Date: January 11th, 2007 |
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Bulgari hotel Bali: Top of the rich list
Where would Trump stay if he came to Bali? His ego is so big he’d probably build his own resort. But if he was just passing through, it would have to be the Bulgari.
Date: December 3rd, 2006 |
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