Articles tagged ‘Chinese’
Vihara Dharmayana: Kuta, Bali
By Barrie | July 22nd, 2006 |
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Down a quiet alleyway off Jalan Bakungsari and fronting the very busy Jalan Singo Sari is located the only Bhuddist temple in the Kuta area.
Klenteng Ling Gwan Kiong: Singaraja, Bali
By Barrie | July 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Just off Jalan Erlangga and a stones throw from the ocean sits the beautiful Chinese temple Ling Gwan Kiong.
Marriage Blues to End: Indonesia
By Barrie | July 14th, 2006 | 10 Comments »
It has always been a bone of contention as regards foreign nationals married to or intending to marry Indonesian women.
Tabanan:Bali, Indonesia
By Barrie | July 12th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I have driven through this town more times than I remember and although Tabanan, the capital of the Tabanan regency, looks just like any other town in Bali, it does contribute to the tourism industry in various ways.
Bubur - The Breakfast Delight: Indonesia
By Barrie | June 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Go into any restaurant or warung in Indonesia, pick up the menu and you are guaranteed to see Bubur on the list. I love Bubur Ayam or chicken porridge.
When I was first started going out with Candika I was introduced to this delightful dish at a roadside stall in Yogyakarta. Being rather partial to Bacon [...]
Ethnic tensions in Makassar Indonesia
By Nick | May 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Makassar in South Sulawesi was traditionally a trading port, the Bugis sailors originating from here and dominating the Java Sea, in their pirate prahu galleons, equipped wih a huge cast bronze boat-rammers. Chinese traders have lived in Makassar for over 400 years, and have done very well. Recently there was an incident, that sparked students [...]
Traveling as a minority in Bali
By Nick | March 31st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Traveling exposes us to new challenges, new ideas and new people. This can be stimulating and enjoyable. Sometimes the feeling of being a minority can make visitors uncomfortable, for a variety of reasons. Considering Bali is mostly Hindu, with a small percentage of Chinese and Muslims, if you are coming from a western country you [...]
