Articles tagged ‘Karangasem’
Lontar engraving in Tenganan Bali
By Nick | October 22nd, 2006 |
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Balinese artist, Kadek Ardita, showed me his family’s collection of Geringsings. He also sells single ikats, batiks and cloths made from kashmir-like material. His art is actually engraving.
Tenganan Dauh Tukad
By Nick | October 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Tenganan Dauh Tukad is the watered down version of Tenganan proper. People were friendly, but I was escorted to the ‘donation booth‘ after arriving. I gave 10,000rp, take it or shake it. Locals were sporting traditional clothing, because of the birth of the new temple.
Checking out the ceremony at Tenganan Dauh Tukad
By Nick | October 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
My guest house, Flamboyant, is located 30 meters from the entrance to the road to Tengenan. Riding up to Tengenan from the main road takes about 10 minutes and is scenic for the first half, the strong light and greens of the palm trees, next to the deep blue of the sky.
Candi Dasa Bali
By Nick | October 22nd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Okay here’s the deal folks. I’m here in Candi Dasa, East Bali. I’ve had a very active day checking stuff out and talking to locals. Internet connection is dial-up, meaning very slow. I have articles going up and plenty of photos. You can read the articles now, but the photos attached, will have to wait.
Candi Dasa: A place to be explored
By Nick | October 19th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
My problem with writing stuff for Baliblog, is that while I have been all over the island, I usually don’t stop in the places I’m blazing through, longer than it takes to snap a photo. Overnight trips are usually possible, but then again, I’m just bedding down for the night and hitting the road the [...]
Perama bus times in Candi Dasa
By Nick | October 19th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Perama bus does a service all over Bali, hitting most of the touriat spots. It also can arrange trips to Lombok and Sumbawa. Perama is not a tour bus, in that it does not do guided tours or show you historical sites. Perama is a point to point bus service, aimed at tourists. It differs [...]
Services in Candi Dasa
By Nick | October 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Candi Dasa has motorbike and car rental places, an ATM, money changers, some slow internet access, postal services. Candi Dasa is served by Perama Bus, around 35,000rp from Kuta.
Candi Dasa diving centers
By Nick | October 19th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Candi Dasa is located on Amuk Bay, which is a popular place to dive. The tiny islands in Amuk Bay (Gili Tepekong, Gili Biaha, Gili Mimpang) offer the best diving experience and that’s where the operators aim for.
Candi Dasa: History
By Nick | October 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
As far as tourism is concerned, Candi Dasa was a sleepy fishing village until it was discovered by the hippie in the 60’s. The village is laid out along the main road, with guest houses, small hotels, warungs and a few bars. Back in the 1990’s Candi Dasa enjoyed more business than it does now. [...]
Beaches at Padangbai Bali
By Nick | October 11th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Padangbai is a quiet fishing village in East Bali. When I visited back in 1993, it was very popular with divers and backpackers. The main attraction of Padangbai, is its rustic character. Bamboo guest houses, complete with cold water showers, wooden floors and mosquito nets, all for a low price.
