Articles tagged ‘Shopping’
Discovery Mall Evolving
By Barrie | July 1st, 2008 |
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After a 10 year absence from Bali having had these years in Yogyakarta, Central Java, I returned in 2003 to see many changes had occurred on the island of Bali. One place that particularly took my attention was the near completion of the Discovery Mall on Jalan Kartika Plaza. At that time I can recall [...]
Bali packing list
By Nick | November 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
What to bring with you when you come to Bali is a stress for some, a second thought for others. I once had a guest arrive for a 3 day visit who brought just 1 shirt, which he wore the whole time. If you are determined to be an ultra-lighter there’s nothing stopping you.
Bali Collection Nusa Dua - Shopping & Entertainment Complex
By Nick | April 18th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Shopping in Bali: World famous bargains
By Nick | March 25th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Casual tourists to Bali stroll around the markets in Kuta, Sukawati and Ubud checking out the nick-nacks and deciding what to buy for Auntie Flo. Bali has for decades supplied cheap gifts that can by bought for a couple of dollars. There is a newer side to the Bali shopping scene that has gained worldwide [...]
VAT Tax in Bali
By Nick | March 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Bali has an array of restaurant taxes that are a reflection of the rest of the tax system. Most locals on Bali don’t pay personal tax, unless they earn and declare over 1m rp per month. Businesses do pay tax, but most ‘cook the the books’, declaring way less than they earn. I know this [...]
Lucky Plaza Singapore
By Nick | February 28th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Singapore is a shopper’s paradise, partly because of the choice and partly because food places are never far away. After picking up my new plastic umbrella at a local pharmacy for S$5.50, I strolled down Orchard Rd. the main street and entered Lucky Plaza. You really have to come here, even if you don’t plan [...]
Shopping hours in Bali
By Nick | February 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Bali is a tourist destination, so the business hours are skewed as a result of the need to cater to tourists. Banks are open from 8am / 9am to 2pm /3.30pm, depending on the bank, closed Saturday generally. Restaurants are often open from 10am-11pm or later, with some opening at 7.30 am for breakfast and [...]
Too hot to shop for some Ubud visitors
By Nick | December 12th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Bali is hot right now, as I’ve been saying for a while. The sun is as relentless as ever and yesterday, after going to the gym and then to Kuta, wearing a short sleeve shirt, I realised my forearms were rather rosy. Being one of Britain’s paler citizens, that’s something that’s always going to happen. [...]
