Bali Books & Guides
Bahasa Bali: Balinese
Most people in Bali speak Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and many speak some English. All Balinese however, speak Balinese (Bahasa Bali). In villages and towns across the island, kids are brought up in the family home speaking Balinese, later learing Indonesian, the national language in school, or while mixing with friends. It is still possible to meet older Balinese people, who do not speak Indonesian.
Date: August 15th, 2006 |
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Bali Nightlife: Check out BeatMag
Bali has a throbbing nightlife scene (I think that just about covers it), with lounge bars, nightlclubs, gay bars and everything else you can imagine. For newcomers and even people who live here, keeping up with all the the changes is difficult. One solution is BeatMag.
Date: August 12th, 2006 |
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Secret Garden makes LP’s SE Asia
Lonely Planet has such a reputation that many small business owners in Bali feel its make or break to get included. I reckon providing a good service is more important than pleasing LP, but being recommended doesn’t hurt. I know the owner of Secret Garden, on Poppies Lane I in Kuta, and he was not happy when LP’s guide to Bali ommitted everyone but Poppies Restaurant on that street.
Date: July 24th, 2006 |
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Gathering Info for Your Travels
Wherever you travel in the world, it is always handy to have some information on your proposed destination before you leave home and venture on your journey.
Date: July 8th, 2006 |
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A Bilingual Edition of Contemporary Balinese Poems
My love for poetry was borne out of my passion for writing. I have turned my hand at creating sonnets and ballads and even avant garde poetry but it is the poetry haiku that I find endearing.
Date: July 1st, 2006 |
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Bali Sacred & Secret: Photojournal by Gill Marais
There’s a new book out, one that gets me excited. It’s a photojournal by S. African born photographer Gill Marais. Gill spent 17 years patiently observing Balinese life and culture, capturing some fine images with her trusty Leica. I reckon she would be a very interesting and cool person to meet and will browse through her book if I get the chance.
Date: August 14th, 2006 |
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Affordable accommodation in Ubud Bali
Bali has 20,000 hotel and guest house rooms, which vary from the very basic ‘losman’ (simple fan room with cold water), to villas to the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ (Four Seasons Sayan). In each area you have incredible choice and no one has visited every property. a while ago I visited guest houses and budget hotels in 3 parts of Ubud, Jl. Hanoman, Jl. Kajeng and Jl. Penestenan. LP’s new SE Asia guide lists their choices for accomodation in the Ubud area.
Date: July 24th, 2006 |
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SE Asia on a shoestring: 13th edition
LP’s SE Asia on a shoestring just came out with its 13th edition. This book is a great resource for anyone travelling in the region, and includes a secton on Bali. Here’s what the opening paragraph says:
Date: July 24th, 2006 |
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Writers at the Festival: Ubud, Bali
The Ubud Writers Festival is gearing up to one fantastic event with writers from the world over attending to conduct workshops and partake in other events.
Date: July 1st, 2006 |
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Upcoming Ubud Writers Festival: Ubud, Bali
It won't be long before October is upon us and it is the Ubud Writers Festival that will take centre stage in Bali for those interested.
Date: June 28th, 2006 |
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