Bali Daily (page 4)
The day-to-day blog: travel tips, notes and photos from the island.
Singapore Airlines: In flight service to die for
Singapore's most recognizable symbol, apart from food courts and Lee Kwan Yew , is Singapore Airlines .
Professional water sports operators a necessity in Bali
Choosing a professional water sports operator in Bali, to guide you through your surf lesson, diving adventure or boating expedition is essential.
Buying a phone in Singapore
One of my erands in Singapore this time is to buy a new phone. My old one still works, but is literally falling apart.
Meeting Bill Dalton in Bali
This afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting one of the most famous travel writers in the world.
Map of Negara
Here is a map of Negara in West Bali , showing main streets and places of interest.
Dompu Indonesian Open 2007: Lakey Peak Sumbawa
The ISC (Indonesian Surfing Championship) is going from strength to strength. Latest event to get excited about is the Dompu Indonesian Open at Lakey Peak in Sumbawa .
Sanur the place for real estate in Bali
Sanur is the coastal strip to the NE of Kuta, that first came onto the tourist radar when foreign expats such as Australian artist Donald Friend lived there.
Your money in Bali: August 8th 2007
Here is a look a look at how your money stacks up against the Indonesian rupiah on August 8th 2007.
Should internet access be free in Bali hotels?
Travelling without access to the internet is something many people could not imagine.
Geckos in Bali
Living in Bali means sharing your house with a whole range of nasties and that's not just the in-laws. I'm kidding of course, but you will have uninvited house guests of a different type.
Nusa Lembongan Bali
Thinking of going to Nusa Lembongan this weekend. Seems reasonable seeing as I haven't been there before. Nusa Lembongan is one of the places in Bali I can't ride my bike to.
The Bali Strait
Bali has 5 bodies of water surrounding it. These are the Lombok Strait to the east, the Badung Strait to the SE, the Bali Se a to the north, the Indian Ocean to the SW and the Bali Strait to the…
Blimbingsari & Palasari - Christian communities in west Bali
Bali has many interesting cultural quirks and among them are the Christian communities of Blimbingsari & Palasari in west Bali .
Male Massage Services in Bali
Bali has a wealth of spas catering to all levels of luxury and style. One of those niche markets is Male Massage and here are a few options available.
Surviving a tsunami in Bali
The Asian tsunami of 2004 awakened us to the dangers of living close to the ocean. Indonesia is situated in a geologically unstable part of the world, sometimes referred to as the Ring Of Fire .
Map of Gunung Batukaru & Surrounding Areas.
Here is a map of Gunung Batukaru & Surrounding Areas, featuring roads and local areas. For a bigger view click on the map.
Bali surf conditions: May 26th 2007
Bali has enjoyed some huge surf recently and this photo of Uluwatu , on the homepage of Surfline says it all.
Map of Bedugal, Munduk and Lake Bratan
Here is a map of map of Bedugal, Munduk and Lake Bratan , featuring Lake Tamblingan , Lake Buyan and accommodation options.
BootsnAll Travel Contest
BootsnAll.com has a great Travel Contest going on right now. You can play to win a variety of travel prizes including an adventure trip in Turkey, a Eurail train pass and a travel hammock .
Nusa Lembongan Bali
Nusa Lembongan is the most popular of the 3 islands across the Badung Strait (the others being Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida ).
Map of Jungutbatu & Mushroom Bay: Nusa Lembongan
Here is a map of Jungutbatu & Mushroom Bay on Nusa Lembongan , Bali. Check out these other maps: Bali. Bali Barat National Park. Bangli Bukit Peninsula. Central Bali. East Bali.
Jatiluwih: Cool highland drive in Bali
Jatiluwih is located in the north of Tabanan district, 13km due north of the town of Tabanan . Of course there is no road that goes straight to Jatiluwih, which is part of the attraction.
Indonesia pushing hard to be movie location hotspot
Indonesia may well be the location of some popular movies in the future, courtesy of a determined group of people.
Michael Blanc: Another foreinger stuck in a Bali jail
Schapelle Corby and the Bali Nine are not the only foreigners doing long stretches inside Bali's Kerobokan jail.
Mum help! Someone slipped me a Mickey
That's the call you never want to make when you are travelling overseas. A friend of mine who has just returned to Bali via Bangkok had exactly that happen to him 48 hours ago.
Dance of the Dolphins: Adventures in Lovina
Lovina on the north coast of Bali is a much different experience than busy Kuta. The villages that connect to form Lovina (Kaliasem, Kalibukbuk, Banyualit, Anturan, Tukad Munga and Pemaron) lie…
The Natural Guide to Bali
The Natural Guide to Bali is an alternative style guidebook that attempts to show a more personal side of Bali.
Practical Balinese - Phrase book for Bali
Visitors to Bali often pick up a few sentences in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia). This helps entertain the staff at the hotel, speed negotiating and impress their friends.
Indonesian blogger 'tells it like it is'
The internet is full of ' bules ' yapping about their travels in Indonesia, and engaging in long conversations about Indonesia, the culture and the people.
Running amok: Indonesians 'going postal'
Cultural traits around the world are sometimes not obvious to a new arrival and take time to learn. Comparing the way westerners and Indonesians deal with confrontation / anger is interesting.
Bali websites: The Bali Travel Forum
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.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of March 5, 2007
Check out the topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Hemang will be in Bali in July and needs all the information people have for PADI courses and rates ...
Trip with Laura in Bali
As most Baliblog readers will know, Laura (Australia, former N.Ireland) is here in Bali with her husband Mickey.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of February 19, 2007
Check out the topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Megholm just got back to Denmark after visiting Bali and was greeted by a snowstorm ...
Bali nightlife February 23rd 2007
Here’s Bali’s nightlife schedule for the next 2 weeks, starting February 23rd 2007, provided by the Beat Magazine .
Interview with Devin from Oregon USA
Devin Skolnick is a 29 year old repeat visitor to Bali. He enjoys nature, art, good food and genuine people, over the party scene. I asked him how this latest trip to Bali is going.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of February 12, 2007
Check out the topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Dietary restrictions can sometimes be a challenge when you travel, especially if they conflict with the cuisine of the…
Meeting Devin from Oregon USA
My friend Devon is out here in Bali and yesterday we met at the airport. Devin's mother, Barbara and her friend Nancy, were leaving after a wonderful couple of weeks, so Devin was a free man again.
Skin color: Indonesians still want to be whiter
The grass is always greener on the other side and here in Indonesia, that also goes for skin color.
Meeting Aisa from Bogor Java
This afternoon we had a visit from Ika's friend Aisa, who is from Bogor Java. Aisa is married to an English guy and lives in England.
Exploring the mountains of Bali
Bali is a volcanic island , with a few decent mountains. The highest peak in Bali is Gunung Agung in East Bali, which reaches a height of 2,567m.
Meeting Allen from Canada in Bali
About 10 days ago I met a super guy from Canada named Allen. He is out here for a few weeks, and told me surf the Great Lakes back home! How do you surf a lake, I thought?
Bali Forum Threads for the week of January 29, 2007
Check out the topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Rainbowserenity is planning a trip to Bali, and wants to know about Lombok - is it the way Bali was 20 years ago (as…
Business travel: A different kind of travel experience
You're stuck working in a Sydney office, a London pizza outlet, or a Chicago auto parts store.
Picking up a friend from Oregon in Bali
This afternoon I have pick up a friend from Oregon who is visiting Bali for a couple of weeks.
Aussie family trades home for daughter
Australian drug user Michelle Condon , could be a free women quite soon, after a Denpasar court ruled that she was a psychotropic drug user.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of January 22, 2007
Check out the topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : When you're in a place where you have to be concerned about drinking the tap water, it's important to either have…
Wuku calendar: Bali Museum Denpasar
The Balinese wuku calendar is one of the 2 traditional calendars (the other being the Hindu, saka calendar) used to determine the dates for auspicious events, such as ceremonies.
Bali Museum: Ancient Bali
Bali Museum in Denpasar has many interesting parts to it. The first part I visited contained artifacts from ancient times. In the main building was an ancient stone Sarcophagus.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of January 15, 2007
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Karter Girl will be spending her birthday in Bali , and wants to know how to make it memorable...
Bali the perfect stop off for POMS heading to Australia
Living in Bali and not Pommy-land, I feel like the luckiest man alive. Seriously, this afternoon, strolling down my gang (alley) in Seminyak, I had to do a double-take, at how bright blue the sky was…
Friend's last day in Bali
Toby, Maya, Ollie from Oregon and Asia, spent their last day in Bali shopping and packing. Back at the Suka Beach Inn, on Jl. Benesari all rooms were full.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of December 25, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : For his 6th visit to Bali, celticsandyandy is wondering how much it would cost to rent a car for two weeks .
Bali Forum Threads for the week of December 18, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Bill G took a moment to introduce himself, and then decided to jump right in with a question ...
Bali Forum Threads for the week of December 11, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Anyone done a liveaboard? Phoenix Firelight wants to know about chartering a dive boat for about a week.
Tropical fruits in Bali
Last year a few monthes before Jevon was born, Ika and I went to a fruit stall and indulged. The choice of good local fruit is amazing and its so cheap. Here is some of the selection.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of November 27, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : So many people go to Bali to surf... How many go to find furniture?
Nokia & Indosat to work together on Bali wireless broadband
Nokia has signed a deal with Indosat, that will mean a new wireless broadband service. Any upgrade of internet access is appreciated, especially in areas outside of Kuta.
Bali Forum Thread for the week of November 13, 2006
Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : In an ongoing thread about helping people find what they need for trips to Bali, zenjenn is looking for advice on her…
Lombok overview
Bali's neighbor to the east is Lombok . The island offers and interesting alternative, to fast developing, and often 'in your face' Bali.
Sasak: The language of Lombok
Lombok has its own languange called Sasak . The Sasaks are the people of Lombok, and speak Bahasa Indonesia as well as their local language.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of November 6, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Rod is headed to Krui, and wants some advice on the basics - how to get there, and where to stay!
Recycling in Bali
This morning's Jakarta Post had a feature article about recycling. I used to work at a recycling center in California, many years ago and often get frustrated with people chucking their waste out on…
Honda motorbike ads in Indonesia
You've got to love Indonesia, for having absolutely no self conciousness, when it comes to advertising. We've all seen the small warungs with 'bloody cold beer' and 'chicken gordon blue'.
Bali Forum Threads for the week of October 30, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : RRH>RTW is another in a long line of people who wants to learn to surf in Bali...
The world of blogs: An explosion in communication
Way back in 2000 my friend Sean started telling me about 'blogs' which stands for 'web-log'. on Jan 1st 2003, I moved to Bali, to start Baliblog.
Bali Forum Thread for the week of October 16, 2006
Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Rainbowserenity was planning to spend her honeymoon in Thailand... Until she realized it would be monsoon season there!
Jailhouse romance: Schapelle Corby
Jailhouse romance ( I was going to use another title, but didn't have the cojones ) is possible in Bali.
Bali Forum Thread for the week of October 9, 2006
Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Chris-in-sf is planning his round-the-world trip and is thinking he'll be in Bali for New Years - unless, of course,…
Can Indonesia and Australia work together?
Is it love they neighbor, or 'those bloody neighbors'? When you're talking about Indonesia and Australia, the latter seems most appropriate.
Bali Forum Thread for the week of October 2, 2006
Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Fletch will arrive in Bali in mid-October, and will need to fly to Semarang a few days later.
Bali weather:October 2nd 2006
Bali's weather has been slightly changeable of late. Sunday afternoon was a bit cloudy, with partial sun. Sunday night seemed a tad steamy (maybe it was my imagination) and we had a downpour.
Indonesian Christians executed in Sulawesi
Three Indonesian Christians found guilty of taking part in bloody riots in 2000, were executed today.
Meeting Asya from St. Petersburg Russia
Friday night I met Asya from Russia , who is at the end of a 2 week trip to Bali. Asya is from St.
Style of Baliblog
Last afternoon chatting with Benny in a Kuta internet cafe, he told me he likes the journeys I document and the photos.
Magazines in Bali: Hello Bali
Hello Bali is a locally produced magazine, that contains a wide variety of information, and articles about life in Bali.
Bali weather in mid August
Today is August 13th, the weather outside is a sunny with thin, translucent cloud. Ultraviolet levels are as high as normal, so light skinned visitors, don't let an hour of overcast sky fool you.
Building infrastructure tricky in Indonesia
Indonesia is the most geographially challenged country in the world, when it comes to building infrastructure.
Australian attitudes towards Schapelle Corby
Logic and emotion compel people to form opinions and sometimes take action. The Schapelle Corby saga caused people around the world, who had never met Schapelle, to voice strong opinions about her…
Tsunami warning signs in Bali
The Asian tsunami, followed by the Java tsunami has scared enough people in the tourist scene, to get signs and leaflets printed up.
Talking to my parents about Bali
Visiting London gave me the opportunity to spend time with my parents and during that time I got to tell them a bit about Bali.
How Hinduism influenced traditional Balinese architecture
Acheologists have found megalithic stones in Bali oreiented towards one of the 3 main mountains (Gunung Agung, Gunung Batukaru, Gunung Batur), which suggests the ancient Balinese were looking at more…
A letter from Sumatra: 1993-part IV
I always thought that jungle streams and rivers were dangerous, because of the organisms that lurk there, but we used to swim down the rivers and bathe there everyday.
SE Asia on a shoestring: 13th edition
LP's SE Asia on a shoestring just came out with its 13th edition. This book is a great resource for anyone travelling in the region, and includes a secton on Bali.
Ika and Jevon's trip to London
Ika and Jevon made it to London. In all they spent 6 days here experiencing some of the hottest weather on record, the day they left it reached 36C.
Indonesian Police on Track for Paedophiles
The police in Australia have recently been using a new computer system to hunt down paedophiles and with great success.
Aceh Police Find Hectares of Hemp: Sumatra, Indonesia
Kind of reminds me of that Leonardo DiCaprio movie where they go out to an island and discover a multitude of sky-tripping plants.
Blog site about Indonesia's economy
Living in Indonesia is an exercise in economics. People from all over the world living together, competing and the locals trying their angle. Rasyad A.
United Nations Launches Appeal: Indonesia
The United Nations announced the launching of a $103 million aid fund to provide emergency assistance to more than 200,000 people seriously affected by last weeks strong earthquake that hit…
Berlin: A very different place than Bali
Nick here from Germany. I made it to Germany, arriving after midnight the other day and getting to our apartment at 1am. I'm staying near Alexander Platz in the former East Berlin.
East Timor in a bit of a pickle
Australian troops were flown into East Timor today to help put down a barney between the Timorese army, and some of their former comrades.
Travelling as an American in Bali
Many people in the US have the impression that Indonesia is a dangerous place, and that coming here represents a serious risk.
Schools in Indonesia: Part of the problem
After living in Indonesia for 3 years I can identify 2 main problems that exist here. 1) Low level of education 2) Little respect for the rule of law.
Bird flu translator required
One of the many assorted questions I got this week, was from a gentleman who runs a site dedicated to bird flu.
Treasures of Bali: A guide to Bali's museums
Bali has some great museums, including the Bali Museum in Denpasar and the whole array of museums in Ubud.
The Natural Guide to Bali
One of the best guide books to Bali is 'The Natural Guide to Bali'. I have read other Bali guides and today received a copy through the mail.
Meeting Peter from Slovenia
Sunday morning I met Peter from Slovenia. We sat in JP's Warung on Jl. Dhyana Pura in Seminyak and drank a a beer. Peter has seemingly the ideal lifestyle.
Search Google for Bali
Google is fast becoming either the best thing for the internet, or the end of the internet, depending on who you talk to. Its spits out its choices to a global audience, on any word you type in.
Talking with Ningrum about Indonesia and nuclear power
My sister in law is a perky character, and always has her own set of interests she wants to tell me about.
Blog.myspace.com: Tokyo & Bali
The internet is packed with small, personal websites detailing a person's life of interest.