Articles tagged with "attractions"
Tumpek Wayang
By Barrie | May 16th, 2008 |
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Today in Bali is Tumpek Wayang, also known as Tumpek Ringgit. It is a Kajeng Kaliwon and is of particular importance. Some areas of Bali use this day to make... [Read this entry]
Visit Indonesia Year 2008
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We are almost halfway through this year and across Indonesia it is Visit Indonesia Year 2008 and every province has some manner of activity planned as well as the normal... [Read this entry]
Supardi and the Kerupuk Business
By Barrie | May 13th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
It is an irrefutable fact that Indonesians love their kerupuk — just ask Supardi, the owner of a successful kerupuk business. Kerupuk - crunchy fried or baked crackers made from... [Read this entry]
Culinary Map to be Released
By Barrie | May 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So often when my stomach reminds me that it is time to eat, I ponder for at least half an hour in making a decision on a destination for my... [Read this entry]
Kafe Batan Waru: Tuban
By Barrie | May 10th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
As a great lover of Javanese food I am a regular patron at Kafe Batan Waru in Tuban. The sister restaurant to the one in Ubud, the cuisine is just... [Read this entry]
Saving the Elephants
By Barrie | May 9th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Indonesia currently has 16 or more species on the verge of extinction. A further 30 are classified as endangered. On the critically endangered and endangered lists are the Sumatran tiger... [Read this entry]
Desecration in Bali
By Barrie | May 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Like most people in Bali and travellers alike were disgusted with the development years back around Tanah Lot temple. There really is no need for this type of development that... [Read this entry]
Travelling the North-East Road Pt. 2
By Barrie | May 6th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Waking to a glorious sunrise bursting over the ocean is one of those special moments and although reluctant to move on towards Singaraja along the north-east road, it was the... [Read this entry]
Bali Arts Festival Dates
By Barrie | May 1st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The one festival and time of the year I enjoy is the Bali Arts Festival. A potpourri of drama, dance and culture combine to make it one of the most... [Read this entry]
Jason Monet Exhibition: Ubud
By Barrie | May 1st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Art and orangutans don’t appear to have much in common. However, for internationally recognized artist Jason Monet, conservation of the threatened primate starts with bamboo. According to the Bali-based artist... [Read this entry]
