Articles tagged ‘Traveller Resources’
Book Review: The Secrets of Balinese Cuisine
By Barrie | May 19th, 2008 |
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Many people in Bali and elsewhere will be delighted to read this book because they will have already sampled the delectable fare offered in Heinz von Holzen’s restaurant, Bumbu Bali in Tanjung Benoa, which is generally regarded as the only truly authentic Balinese restaurant in the whole of the island. Many have tried to copy [...]
Culinary Map to be Released
By Barrie | May 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So often when my stomach reminds me that it is time to eat, I ponder for at least half an hour in making a decision on a destination for my choice of repast. Of course, in the main, I am never disappointed with my final choice. When I at home in Yogyakarta it is easy [...]
Useful Bali related websites
By Nick | December 19th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here is a selection of Bali related websites that may prove useful
Foreign currency in Bali
By Nick | September 4th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
A quick look at how the Indonesian rupiah is doing against other currencies reveals the US dollar is climbing rapidly. Here’s a list of other popular foreign currencies on Tuesday Sept. 4th 2007
Indonesian Rupiah vs. world currencies: July 5th 2007
By Nick | July 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The might Indonesian Rupiah has been known to be somewhat volatile. Let’s take a look at how its doing today, July 5th 2007.
Bali websites: The Bali Travel Forum
By Nick | March 21st, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The Bali Travel Forum is one of the busiest Bali websites. Created in 1997, the forum is basically a message board that allows users to browse comments and questions posted by other people. Learning from other people’s experience can be a good way to save time and money. Many of the participating members of the [...]
Toby & Maya in East Bali
By Nick | December 28th, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Travelling with a young kid scares a lot of people. Just the thought of a trans-oceanic flight, long layover and dealing with baggage, Customs, taxis and hotels, is enough to put a lot of people off. Certainly there are moments of frustration, but as with everything, we create our own reality. If you travel thinking [...]
Free wi-fi in Seminyak Bali
By Nick | December 27th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Free wi-fi sounds like a dream come true, and it is certainly a benefit to a lot of people. In the last year many places have installed a wi-fi system, sometimes charging for it, other times not. One business owner asked me my thoughts on charging for wi-fi. I told him the primary attraction of [...]
Indonesia: An overview from Wikipedia
By Nick | December 6th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country, the world’s largest archipelago, the place that enjoys the most thunderstorms on Earth. It is also attibuted to be the ‘epicenter of marine life’ on the planet. There’s also a whole lot of history and facts that most people aren’t aware of.
Suggestions for family exploring Bali
By Nick | December 4th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Today I got an email from a guy who is coming to Bali in 2007, with his wife and kids. He asked me for suggestions on what to do, saying cheap accommodation was key. I could of said find a pool with swim up bar, and stay there for 2 weeks. Instead I offered [...]
