Articles tagged ‘hiking’
Hidden hikes in Bali
By Nick | November 22nd, 2007 |
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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 [...]
Hiking Gunung Batukaru Bali
By Nick | April 25th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Gunung Batukaru is the second highest mountain in Bali after Gunung Agung. At 2,271m, this baby is will take a while to get to. Accommodation is at the Eco Lodge, in Sarinbuana. To get there from Kuta, head west to Tabanan. A few kms pass Tabanan, you’ll see a large green highway sign saying Gadungan. [...]
Gunung Rinjani claims 7 lives
By Nick | March 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Seven Indonesia hikers have been found dead on the slopes of Gunung Rinjani, the massive volcanic peak on the island of Lombok. According to reports the group decided to hike the mountain in bad weather conditions, without camping equipment or enough food. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Developing ecotourism in Bali
By Nick | February 5th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Ecotourism does have a place in Bali’s future. While ecotourism is never going to reel in the big bucks of package tours, it takes advantage of what is already out there, with the least amount of infrastructure needed.
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.
Dissappearing jungle in Bali
By Nick | November 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
When I ride around the highlands of Bali, I can see how it once was, uninterupted hills, stretching to the horizon, a canopy of nothing but green. I can also see where the forest ends and where the rice fields start. Rice fields are lovely, they are also a man made creation.
Munduk & Tamblingan in the highlands of Bali
By Nick | October 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Lake Tamblingan sits on the northern side of Gunung Batukaru, one of the largest volcanoes in Bali. Most visitors who pass through this area, do so in a tourist bus, stopping at maybe 1 or 2 places for a photo, then off to their next activity.
My hike in Yeh Gangga Bali
By Nick | October 9th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Sunday I rode from Seminyak to Yeh Gangga beach, just north of Tanah Lot. Yeh Gangga means water from the Ganges. Looking a map of the area (close up map) you will notice the main road that goes from Denpasar to Tabanan, and onto the port of Gilimanuk, in west Bali. All the small local [...]
Lovina area hike: Asah Gobleg to Selat
By Nick | October 6th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Lovina is a fairly quiet, relaxing resort area. If you feel like some energetic activity, a hike might be what you need. My guidebook suggests a hike from the village of Selat to Asah Gobleg in the area to the south of Lovina. This hike is 10kms and takes 4 hours. In the heat on [...]
Campuhan Ridge Walk with photos
By Nick | September 11th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Now I’ve got the Flea out of my Flickr, you can check out the photos of the Campuhan Ridge Walk, including the people bathing!!!
