Articles tagged ‘Getting Around’
Taxis in Bali
By Nick | May 3rd, 2005 |Ika and I took a taxi out to Arjuna immigration consultants today in Kerobokan. We took Bluebird and the driver absolutely reeked of B.O. As soon as I sat down I realized the whole car stank of him. He did not seem to care either. Ika, in true Indonesian style sat for most of the [...]
Accessing Bali: Sometimes difficult for people
By Nick | May 2nd, 2005 |Bali is a relatively small island with a relatively large amount of things going on from traditional practices, to modern day Balinese life, to natural wonders, to tourist facilities. Being one small island these things are easy to access. There are fine beach-front hotels within 1 mile from the airport. A drive to the arts-center [...]
How not to get killed while riding a motorbike in Bali
By Nick | April 23rd, 2005 |Renting a motorbike or scooter while in Bali can make all the difference to your holiday affording you complete independence. Not getting into an accident is important and here are some of my tips to help you stay safe.
Leaving Seminyak in a Bluebird taxi
By Nick | April 17th, 2005 |Sean left Bali yesterday afternoon to fly out to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific. My house in Seminyak is about 25 minutes from the airport and there are a number of routes you can take. Taxi drivers often prefer to take surface streets through local areas which is the shortest way according to actual mileage. [...]
Map of Lovina
By Nick | March 13th, 2005 |Here is a map of Lovina showing villages and streets.
What is up in Lovina north Bali?
By Nick | March 13th, 2005 |Kuta is the place in Bali where 90% of people spend the most time and money. It is close to the airport, on the beach and loaded with restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Balangan Beach Bali
By Nick | March 4th, 2005 |Balangan is one of the surfing beaches on the western side of the Bukit peninsula located just north of Dreamland. To get there from Kuta you take Bypass Ngurah Rai heading towards Nusa Dua and look for the Uluwatu turn off to the right after about 10 minutes.
How to use Bemo’s
By Nick | March 19th, 2004 |Tourists visiting are on a short time frame and use a variety of transport modes to get them around as quickly as possible including taxis, rented cars and motorbikes.
Transport from the Kuta area
By Nick | March 23rd, 2003 |Arriving in Bali the transport situation may seem like like a madhouse but there are logical options to help you get around.
Bends in Bali: Motorcycling the Island
By Sean | February 26th, 2003 |by Mick Turnball of Indo Bike Adventures.
Man’s best friend. The trusty dog.
Forget that!! On a spiritually strong Hindu island where the very common dog is known as the reincarnation of the devil, road kill or road rash is the common equation when man meets K9 on the roads in Bali! This has been the [...]
