Articles tagged ‘east Bali’
Tirtagangga waterpalace in East Bali
By Nick | April 20th, 2008 |
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East Bali is a magical part of the island. Complete with a rugged coastline, the occasional white sand beach and stunning tropical scenery, East Bali also has its highlights including the water-palace at Tirtagangga.
Hidden hikes in Bali
By Nick | November 22nd, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Bali is a relatively small island, but its is also and incredibly beautiful and interesting island too. Adventurous visitors may choose to hike of the major volcanoes, such as Gunung Batur or Gunung Agung. They may even choose to hike one of the lesser visited mountains such as Gunung Catur or Gunung Lempuyang. If a [...]
Tirtagangga and the surrounding area
By Nick | September 24th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Tirtagangga literally means ‘water that flows from the Ganges’ and for a Hindi culture that is important. Tirtagangga itself is famous for the Royal pools, but the surrounding countryside is beautiful, if you have the time to stop and enjoy it.
Snorkeling in Candi Dasa in East Bali
By Nick | December 28th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
My friend Toby told me he was hoping to do some snorkeling while in East Bali. Thinking about our options, Padangbai, Candi Dasa and Amed would all work. I’d never go snorkleing in Bali without a boat, after reading too many stories of lone Europeans gone for good, not able to get to shore after [...]
Toby & Maya in East Bali
By Nick | December 28th, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Travelling with a young kid scares a lot of people. Just the thought of a trans-oceanic flight, long layover and dealing with baggage, Customs, taxis and hotels, is enough to put a lot of people off. Certainly there are moments of frustration, but as with everything, we create our own reality. If you travel thinking [...]
Where to stay in East Bali
By Nick | December 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Toby, Maya, Ika, Jevon, Ika’s mother and myself, will be going to East Bali for 2 days. East Bali is one of the best parts of the island (although I also have a soft spot for Tabanan).
Hiking Gunung Agung in Bali
By Nick | December 1st, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Since living in Bali I have had the opportunity to explore some of the more remote parts of the island. Back in July 2003, my friend Mick Turnbull suggested we climb Gunung Agung, the highest point in Bali. Here’s my account of that trip.
Where to build a house in Bali
By Nick | November 27th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
If I had a pot of money and time on my hands, I might build a house in Bali. Even if I don’t, just thinking about where it would be, is a lot of fun. Riding around on my motorbike and marking spots with a GPS, I see there is no limit to the amount [...]
