Articles tagged ‘trekking’
Hidden hikes in Bali
By Nick | November 22nd, 2007 |
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Bali is a relatively small island, but its is also and incredibly beautiful and interesting island too. Adventurous visitors may choose to hike of the major volcanoes, such as Gunung Batur or Gunung Agung. They may even choose to hike one of the lesser visited mountains such as Gunung Catur or Gunung Lempuyang. If a [...]
Munduk & Tamblingan in the highlands of Bali
By Nick | October 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Lake Tamblingan sits on the northern side of Gunung Batukaru, one of the largest volcanoes in Bali. Most visitors who pass through this area, do so in a tourist bus, stopping at maybe 1 or 2 places for a photo, then off to their next activity.
Lovina area hike: Asah Gobleg to Selat
By Nick | October 6th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Lovina is a fairly quiet, relaxing resort area. If you feel like some energetic activity, a hike might be what you need. My guidebook suggests a hike from the village of Selat to Asah Gobleg in the area to the south of Lovina. This hike is 10kms and takes 4 hours. In the heat on [...]
Prisoners to be Used in Reconstruction Work: South Sulawesi
By Barrie | July 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
When I was trekking around Java during the Soeharto regime I was astounded to see prisoners being used to clean up rivers and cities. But later when I thought about it, it was a great idea.
Exploring the area around Campuhan ridge in Ubud Bali
By Nick | February 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The way the geography in Bali is set is roughly like this; a range of volcanoes runs East-West, which gives rise to rivers running North-South. The rivers cut valleys and on the ridge lines you get major roads. In between the major roads are small, local roads and sometime nothing but a track. Its along [...]
