Articles tagged ‘Travel Tips’
Bali weather forecast December 3rd 2007
By Nick | December 2nd, 2007 |
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December in Bali is typically hot and humid, with daily showers and changeable skies. This last weekend saw sunny conditions change into overcast on Monday. The wet season (Nov-Mar) peaks in Dec-Jan but does not mean constant rain. Typically early morning showers give way to clear skies, high temperatures and evening showers.
Beach front dining in Bali
By Nick | November 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The south Bali coast has a wonderful selection of warungs and restaurants. Some enjoy the added advantage of being located with an ocean view. Here is a rundown of some of the favourite eating establishments located on the Bali beaches.
Bali Dogs: Lovable creatures or disease-ridden pests?
By Nick | November 29th, 2007 | 13 Comments »
One feature of living close to Balinese people is the daily crowing of roosters, warning the neighborhood that dawn is just a couple of hours away. Another feature is the sight of stray dogs that linger on most streets. Balinese people often name stray dogs and allow them to hang around as a semi-pet. Many [...]
Eating out in Bali
By Nick | November 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
People coming to Bali for the first time including delegates for the UNFCCC may wonder about the restaurant scene in Bali. Where can you get decent food? Is it safe to eat? How expensive is it? What are the rules of etiquette in Bali concerning eating?
Indonesia 2030: Asian Dream or Doomstate?
By Nick | November 25th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The internet allow the sharing of opinions and points of view. The opinions can vary widely and also be food for thought. One young entrepreneur named Arlo has a grand vision of what Indonesia will become in the year 2030. He sees the following things becoming a reality:
Sanur Bali
By Nick | November 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Sanur is located just 12 km NE of Kuta and offers a beach-side reality without the crowds. Just 20 minutes from the airport, Sanur can make an ideal place for your Bali holiday. Families especially love the white sand beaches, protected by coral reefs, making swimming a lot safer than in busy Kuta. Interestingly the [...]
Killing the goose that laid the golden egg: Pollution & Tourism
By Nick | November 15th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The uncoming UN Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bali will focus on how carbon emissions trap heat and affect the Earth’s climate. Bali was chosen for a number of reasons and is one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. A BBC article asks if the tourist industry itself is helping to destroy its [...]
Bali & the natural environment
By Nick | November 12th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Bali is an amazingly fertile and beautiful island. Nature has combined to offer a place with high mountain lakes, jungle, a selection of climates and wildlife. The southern section of Bali is very fertile and Tabanan district in the SW is where most of the rice is grown. NW and NE Bali tends to be [...]
Amsterdam Travel Guide
By Nick | November 7th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Amsterdam is a great city to explore on a RTW trip. It is safe, affordable and has all those European eccentricities Americans love to chat about back home. Amsterdam comes complete with sights such as the Reich Museum, home to the Dutch masters, Anne Frank’s house, coffee houses serving Moroccan green and Lebanese red and [...]
Religious beliefs can get you jail time in Indonesia
By Nick | November 2nd, 2007 | 2 Comments »
A recent article in the Jakarta Post tells of the latest incident of a person being arrested for their religious beliefs. It seems like the mainstream Muslim groups feel threatened by not only other religions, but also by smaller groups within their own faith who don’t see things exactly the same way.
