Articles tagged ‘Bali Travel’
Bali Dogs and their Saviour - Linda Buller
By Barrie | May 22nd, 2008 |
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Most of us can well remember the heady days in the 80’s and 90’s when tourism in Bali was its peak. During that time we all noticed numerous, stray dogs virtually being masters of the footpaths and streets. They rummaged through offerings (canang sari), rubbish bins and on occasions were thrown scraps of food by [...]
Hepatitis Health Warning
By Barrie | May 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
First up, don’t be alarmed and rush to cancel your flights thinking you are going to cark it or something more disastrous. The Centre for Travel Medicine in Dusseldorf, Germany has merely released a statement saying that Hepatitis A is on the increase in South-East Asia and naturally this includes Indonesia. The remedy for protection [...]
Book Review: The Secrets of Balinese Cuisine
By Barrie | May 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Many people in Bali and elsewhere will be delighted to read this book because they will have already sampled the delectable fare offered in Heinz von Holzen’s restaurant, Bumbu Bali in Tanjung Benoa, which is generally regarded as the only truly authentic Balinese restaurant in the whole of the island. Many have tried to copy [...]
Tumpek Wayang
By Barrie | May 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
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 offerings to musical instruments and dance equipment. This day is also important for the shadow puppets, Wayang Kulit. Many families have inherited puppets from an [...]
Visit Indonesia Year 2008
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
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 yearly festivals. It is an exciting year for the government because it gives them the chance to showcase the beautiful archipelago, its people and culture. [...]
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 flour - are everybody’s favorite snack and can be found at most sidewalk food stalls. Supardi, 55, is not an economist or a business analyst. [...]
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 choice of repast. Of course, in the main, I am never disappointed with my final choice. When I at home in Yogyakarta it is easy [...]
Garuda Going Public in 2009
By Barrie | May 12th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Would you buy shares in Garuda Indonesia in a public float of the company?. Currently, most certainly I would, provided the share options were right. The latest news is that the national airline intends to do just that but only a small proportion will be offered to the public. If you look at past history [...]
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 as delicious and although not in a garden setting, the décor more than makes up for this. Located opposite Waterbom Park in Tuban and a [...]
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, the Bali starling, the Javanese wild dog, the orangutans of Kalimantan and Sumatra, the Sumatran gibbon and the Sumatran elephant. Some claim the number of [...]
