Articles tagged ‘Kintamani Area Guide’
Accommodation in Kintamani Bali
By Nick | October 12th, 2006 |
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A trip to Kintamani is 3 hours, one way from Kuta. Some people like to do that on day trip, but others prefer to stay in the area and have a chance to relax, look around and try to escape the mad tourist rush during the day.
Kintamani: What’s the deal with it?
By Nick | October 12th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
A day trip to Kintamani, promises mountains, lakes, the chance to get out of of Kuta and see some of Bali. The reality of a trip to Kintamani is a 3 hour ride along main roads, parking next to other tour buses, eating lunch and the main tourist restaurant, overlooking the lake. You will be [...]
Sports by regions in Bali
By Nick | October 4th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Here is a rundown of the sports on offers in Bali by region.
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 [...]
The Holy Springs of Tirta Empul: Tampaksaring, Bali
By Barrie | July 18th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
North of Tampaksaring on the road to Kintamani you will see the turnoff to Tirta Empul. It is to here that the Balinese come from all over the island on pilgrimages to bathe in the holy springs and thus cleanse themselves spiritually.
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.
Mystics in the Mountains: Bali
By BootsnAll | June 12th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
I was reading this fabulous article in the JP yesterday but the only problem was that the authors name did not appear on the article. I naturally assume it is Balinese writer Made Wijaya by the way the article is written and the content.
Tejakula: Unspoilt NE Bali
By Nick | January 21st, 2006 | 3 Comments »
January 29th is Ika and I’s wedding anniversary. She asked me if we can go somewhere special.
Hiking the rim of Batur crater in Kintamani Bali: part VI
By Nick | August 18th, 2005 | 2 Comments »
Heading back the same way I was dreading every step as my boot was rubbing and a nice blister had developed on my heel. The time was 4.30pm and I figured I'd have not too much daylight left when I got back to the bike. Fortunately heading back seemed to be slightly down hill so [...]
Hiking the rim of Batur crater in Kintamani Bali: part V
By Nick | August 18th, 2005 | 1 Comment »
Mt. Batur is 1717m high and the crater rim has to be 1000m. The air is thinner and the sunlight stronger. I plastered my face with sunscreen and was covers with long pants, hat and long sleeves. My face got a bit of toasting but nothing serious. After a couple of hours walking I passed [...]
