Articles tagged ‘Expat Clubs’
Ika’s condition in Seminyak Bali
By Nick | February 22nd, 2007 |
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Ika’s condition seems to be improving, although I want to see how she is in a few days, due to the cyclical nature of typhoid (fever, chills, headaches). Her sister Ningrum came over today. She is also sick and looks pale. For some reason she thinks she has typhus. Ningrum said she thought that was [...]
Seaside Gym: Legian Bali
By Nick | January 6th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Working out is one of my favourite parts of the day. The most time effective way I have found, that works for me, is to go to the gym. The gym I attend is Seaside gym, on Blue Ocean beach in Legian. From my house, which is close to Jl. Dhyana Pura in Seminyak, Seaside [...]
Bali Expat Forum: Information from people who live in Bali
By Nick | November 28th, 2006 | 6 Comments »
Living on Bali is a dream for many people, but what is it really like for a foreigner? As Bruce Lee would say ‘if you want to learn how to throw punches, ask a man who does it for a living’ (a boxer).
Lawn bowls in Nusa Dua Bali
By Nick | September 14th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Lawn bowls is a sport we often associate with white haired couples, and summer afternoons. Its the other end of the spectrum to 10 pin bowling, all noise and whollop. There is one place in Bali where you can play lawn bowls. The Jakarta Post talks about an Australian couple who encourage others to play.
Bali Gecko’s: Aussie rules team
By Nick | August 22nd, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Bali is home to many Australian expats, who like to keep in touch with the homeland. Those from Victoria, in particular, enjoy Aussie Rules football, and Bali has its own team, the Gecko’s.
Rotary Club Seminyak Helps East Bali Schools
By Barrie | July 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
A few days ago I put up an article about the good Work Rotary does in Bali and about the jewellery they are selling to raise funds. However, the Rotary Club of Bali is involved in work the island over establishing programs to assist those less fortunate.
Canggu Club: Private members club Bali
By Nick | May 3rd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Canggu is trying to become the next big ‘bule’ district in Bali. Anyone who has been out there can’t avoid noticing the villas, some already built, others being constructed.
Workout over in Legian Bali
By Nick | February 21st, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Okay I survived my workout and feel like a hundred dollars. Its a steam bath right now, and I am sucking down OJ like an alcoholic at an AA meeting. Getting myself motivated for a workout is never a problem. I have to ride down Jl. Legian, then deal with moronic Balinese drivers on Jl. [...]
Time to workout in Legian Bali
By Nick | February 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Its 1pm and the sun is blazing here in Seminyak Bali. I just ate a chicken salad made by chef Ika and am ready to go for some exercise. The gym is called Sunset and is located on Blue Ocean Beach. My limited hours membership (10am-3pm) cost 2m rp for a year (half the regular [...]
Sports on tv in Bali
By Nick | August 25th, 2005 | 4 Comments »
I am sitting in front of my machine wondering what I am going to write. I have just come from a sports bar on Jl. Seminyak where I are Rendang Bali (beef in spicy sauce for around 25,000rp). While there I watched Chelsea hammer WBA in the English Premier League. I hate Chelsea, they have [...]
