Articles tagged ‘Getting Around’
Jakarta to get monorail
By Nick | August 19th, 2006 |
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Hooray! Jakarta is to get a monorail system, to help alleviate the horrendous traffic sistuation. People have told me on occasion, it took them 4 hours to get to work in Jakarta. That’s a long work day.
Backpacking in Bali
By Nick | August 17th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
To get into the backpacking mentality, you have to think longterm. Backpackers are often on a year long, around the world trip. All over the world, guesthouses and youth hostels are the places backpackers aim for, simplicity and cost being the key. Even as I get older, I still feel most comfortable checking into a [...]
A Glutton of Taxis: Kuta, Bali
By Barrie | July 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
They are everywhere!. No sooner do you step out of your place of residence in Bali they are then hustling for your Rupiah. They drive up and down Jalan Legian in their hundreds day and night.
On the Road: Bali
By Barrie | July 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Bali is not just beaches, great shopping and nightclubs. It's an island steeped in culture and friendly people. Whenever I return to Bali, I like to get away from the tourist strip and head out into the countryside.
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.
The Pleasure of Train Travel: Indonesia
By Barrie | July 7th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Wherever I travel, I like to experience the rail service. I am addicted to trains!. It's not the 'clickety clack' on the tracks but rather the people on the trains that I find most interesting.
Life in a Volcano: North Bali
By Barrie | June 25th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
There are a multitude of picturesque areas in Bali and, many spectacular. One of these beautiful areas is around Gunung Batur in the north-east. A year ago Nick and myself along with others took a road trip to the area.
Accidents Kill 3000 Annually: Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 20th, 2006 | 3 Comments »
You know how it is. You are on hols and hire a motorbike or a vehicle of some kind to do some exploring in Bali. Getting around in Bali needs attention when you are driving and more so than when you are doing it in your home country.
Merpati Plans to Purchase 22 Planes: Jakarta, Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Business Anatara reports that state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 22 new planes of various types to replace its current fleet over the coming three to five years. Great!. Get rid of those old bangers that rattle and creak.
Exploring Gangs: Kuta, Bali
By BootsnAll | June 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I have always maintained that even in a busy tourist mecca there is so much more to be found by exploring the inner core. By this I mean walking down the gangs, or alleyways.
