Articles tagged ‘Getting Around’
Sasana Hasta Karya School: Gianyar Regency, Bali
By BootsnAll | June 17th, 2006 |
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As I mentioned in an article the other day, Ubud is the cultural centre of Bali. In fact the whole regency of Gianyar is a cultural mecca and attracts artists of all mediums. I was reading an article recently in the Jakarta Post about a special school for artists.
AIDS Trend Increases in Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 15th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
I can well remember when AIDS first came to the fore rumours abound that you could catch the disease by just kissing and I can recall those awful Grim Reaper advertisements on the television.
Jatiluwih: Perfection in Bali
By BootsnAll | June 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Driving back from Gunung Batukaru, I took the left turnoff at Wongayagede where the 14 kilometre road leads to my favourite destination in Bali, Jatiluwih.
The Barefoot Hero Doctor: Timor Leste
By BootsnAll | June 14th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
In all tragedies, whether natural disasters or conflicts, there is always a hero of the situation that emerges as a shining light. In Timor Leste this hero comes in the form of a barefoot Australian doctor.
Garuda Airlines to Re-Schedule Debt Repayments
By BootsnAll | June 14th, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Garuda Airlines is looking to propose a reschedule in its debt repayments to the European Credit Agency to whom it owes US$794 million.
Bird Flu Blues: Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Avian Bird Flu and what it can do to a person, as in death, tends to deter the concerned traveller from even getting off the couch and going overseas for a holiday.
The Three-Legged Bali Dog
By BootsnAll | June 13th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Many of you Bali travellers who have been going to the island for a while will still remember the days when dogs roamed the streets of the Kuta strip scavenging for scarps of food and demolishing offerings laid out in front of shops and houses.
Mangrove Information Centre: Sanur, Bali
By BootsnAll | June 12th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If you have a few hours to spare then I would highly recommend you head out to the Mangrove Information Centre in Sanur.
Climber Falls to Death: Mt Rinjani, Lombok
By BootsnAll | June 11th, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Climbing any mountain in Indonesia as in any place in the world no matter what its height should not be taken lightly and all due care and awareness should be a priority.
Kuta Karnival Back on Again: Kuta, Bali
By BootsnAll | June 11th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The 4th Kuta Karnival is back on again after it was cancelled in late February. Local businessmen have pushed for the Karnival to proceed despite recent incidents on the island that caused tourist numbers to drop.
