Articles tagged ‘Travel Tips’
How far does your money go in Bali?: October 12th 2007
By Nick | October 12th, 2007 |
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Here is a look at how the Indonesian Rupiah is doing against other major currencies.
Bali bombers invited to police bbq
By Nick | October 11th, 2007 | 11 Comments »
Some of the terrorists convicted of planning and carrying out the Sari Club & Paddy’s bombings in 2003, were treated to a bbq party at the house of Indonesia’s anti-terror unit chief. The 5th anniversary of the bombings is tomorrow, October 12th 2007, and not wanting to be left out, the bombers including Mubarok shared [...]
Legian hotels & restaurants
By Nick | October 10th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Legian is the village located directly north of Kuta along Jl. Legian. The term ‘village’ might sounds rather strange these days as Tuban, Kuta, Legian and Seminyak seem like one long urban sprawl, cement and tarmac more prevalent that thach houses and coconut groves. Back in the 1980’s Legian was a totally separate village from [...]
Environmental activists step up pressure ahead of Bali conference
By Nick | October 9th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Environmental activists from Greenpeace have stepped up pressure on the Indonesian government regarding deforestation, ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference in December. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Bali bombers curtain about to fall
By Nick | October 9th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The 5th anniversary of the Bali Bombing is coming up this week. The people convicted of planning and executing the bombing which killed 202 innocent people and maimed dozens more, are still alive. Their death sentence being subject to seemingly endless appeals.
Pasar Badung & Pasar Kumbasari
By Nick | October 9th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Denpasar’s Chinese style shop-houses and small selection of departments store are not as interesting as the traditional markets in the city. The largest Balinese market in Denpasar is Pasar Badung, located in a massive 3-storey building on the banks of the Badung river in the center of downtown, close to Jl. Gajah Mada. Pasar Badung [...]
Central Lovina - where to stay
By Nick | October 8th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Lovina on the north coast of Bali is a quiet alternative to hectic Kuta. Here are a few accommodation alternatives.
