Getting there and around (page 2)
Airlines, airfares, hire cars, motorbikes and buses.
Climber Falls to Death: Mt Rinjani, Lombok
Climbing any mountain in Indonesia as in any place in the world no matter what its height should not be taken lightly and all due care and awareness should be a priority.
Getting Lost in the North of Bali
One of the great things about driving around Bali is that you can take the secondary roads on any map just to see where you end up.
Rebuilding Tourism: Indonesia
How do you rebuild tourism after a number of devastating incidents and furthermore, how or what do you do to encourage tourists to return.
Aceh Gets 8,000 Shelters from Donors: Aceh, Sumatra
Housing the homeless after a tragedy is no mean feat and especially in cash strapped Indonesia. It has now been over a year since the tsunami hit Aceh and still thousands remain homeless.
BIMC Goes Mobile on Two Wheels: Bali
The BIMC or Bali International Medical Centre has been an institution in Bali for as long as I can remember and for years it has assisted tourists with all manner of injuries that have occurred…
Monkey Here Monkey There: North Bali
Just north of Danau Bratan about five kilometres on the road to Singaraja there is a lookout point where the valley below and one of the northern lakes, Danau Buyan can be viewed.
Merpati Flight Skids Off Runway: Banda, Maluku Islands
Short runways and bad weather conditions coupled with poor maintenance on runways at airports in Indonesia play a big part in most air line incidents.
Tourists Care Program: Central Java, Indonesia
It is always inspiring to find a group of people wanting to turn a bad situation around.
The Legend of Dalem Bedaulu: Bali
I have never been one for Guide books although I must admit they are handy sometimes when you have to find accommodation in a hurry.
First Prayers Held Since Earthquake: Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Thousands of survivors of the Indonesian earthquake held their first Friday prayers, known as Juma , since the disaster after looters raided aid convoys bringing food and medicines to stranded…
St. Martin De Pons: Tengudak, Bali
It had been a while since I had visited Pura Luhur Batakaru and I wanted to check out a few places along the way. One of them was a very interesting Catholic church.
More Airlines Assist Yogya Plight: Central Java, Indonesia
Candika flew back from Jakarta yesterday and she was telling me last night that at the Soekarano Hatta Airport in Jakarta there were literally hundreds of volunteer aid workers from around the world…
Adi Soetjipto Airport Reopened: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The government reopened Adi Soetjipto Airport , Yogyakarta yesterday for commercial flights. The Minister of Transportation, Hatta Rajasa, said the notice has been issued.
Japan Airlines flying daily direct to Bali
Japan Airlines (JAL) is returning to direct daily flights to Bali. The service was downgraded after the bombings in 2005, to a Tokyo-Jakarta-Denpasar route.
Air Asia: Cheap way of exploring SE Asia
While chatting with world travelers Deb and Roger yesterday, they told me they went to Vietnam last year, during their time touring SE Asia, lured by the inexpensive tickets on Air Asia.
KTM trail bikes in Denpasar Bali
My sister in-law, Ningrum, is a smart little cookie when it comes to consumer goods. If a new cell phone or motorbike is on the market, Ningrum will likely have the details.
Driving in Bali
Driving in Bali isn't the huge task it might seem on arrival. There are plenty of places to rent a car cheaply, and quickly and the driving isn't too challenging.
Parking your motorbike in Bali
Motorbikes are a way of life in Indonesia and Bali is part of that. The family car is a 110cc Honda Supra with mum, dad and the kids assembled in some fashion.
No more 2-strokes in Indonesia
Indonesia will soon ban the sale of 2-stroke motorbikes, meaning the TS-125 trail bike, that is very popular here will be out of dealerships.
Indonesia geography test
Starting from the west heading east , put these islands (and parts of islands) in order .
Mandala Airlines taken over in Indonesia
Mandala Airlines, one of the domestic carriers in Indonesia has been taken over by a domestic cargo company.
Jetstar promises low fares to Bali and Bangkok
Qantas's bargain airline Jetstar promises low fares to Bali and Bangkok when it starts flying here.
Jetstar to fly to Bali
Australian Airlines is moving its routes to Jetstar. Australian Airlines flies to Bali so you will be able to come to Bali on Jetstar very soon.
Garuda launches direct flights from Seoul
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new route flying direct from Seoul Korea. The national carrier and the Indonesian Embassy, invited 40 journalists and travel industry people from Korea, to visit Bali…
Changi airport
Living in Bali for the past 3 years I have had make numerous visa runs to Singapore.
Getting to Bali-part I
Most people get to Bali via plane, landing at Ngurah Rai airport in Tuban, 2 miles south of Kuta. Getting to Bali and finding travel deals can be time consuming, so here's some info on that.
Bemos in Bali
Tourists visiting are on a short time frame and use a variety of transport modes to get them around as quickly as possible including taxis, rented cars and motorbikes.
Getting around Bali
Bali is a relatively small island , which makes it very accessible. When you compare Bali to a place like Thailand, Bali has way more to offer people on a short term holiday.
Vagabonding by Rolf Potts: A game plan for traveling in Bali
Travel writing is as common these days as blogging, with the 2 often combining. Nowadays people can get travel blogs, visit exotic places and elf publish their work, offering insights and experiences…
Parking in Bali
Parking in Bali its not like in the west, where you have parking attendants handing out fines for illegally parked vehicles.
Garuda increases airline capacity from Australia to Bali
Garuda Indonesia has increased its capacity from Australia to Bali. The move comes after the financially challenged airline received a letter of credit for $150m from the House of Representatives.
Ngurah Rai International Airport Bali
Bali Blog's handy guide to Ngurah Rai International Airport. Here in Indonesia times change, things change and this is as true in the airline industry as any other.
Hiring a Car in Bali
Bali's city roads and main highways range from the 4 lane Bypass, to single track potholed lanes, and having a car - no matter how modest - to drive on them can make the difference between exploring…
Bali: The Online Travel Guide
Baliblog is not the only Bali website by a long short. There are scores of site offering great info on villas, hotels, resorts and other holiday related stuff.
GPS and my trip in Tabanan Bali
Attaching the GPS unit to my mirror was a genius idea today. I didn't have a base map to work off of, so my GPS drew a spiders track, detailing my trail.
Cheap air tickets Brisbane to Bali
An Australian website AirFaresFlights.com.au is offering cheap air tickets from Brisbane to Bali. According to the site a 'guide price' for the route is $765 which is good until the end of March.
Skydive Bali: Daredevils only need apply
Have you ever thought of taking the biggest step of your life, and I don't mean getting married, I mean stepping out of a plane into THIN AIR.
Perama buses from Tulamben in East Bali
Exploring the East Coast around the Tulamben area , its always better to get your own transport, whether it be a car or motorbike.
List of airline phone numbers in Bali
Here is a list of phone numbers of international and domestic airlines serving Bali Airport info - 751011 Adam Air - 761104 Air Asia - 760116 Batavia - 254953 Bouraq - 241393 Cathay Pacific - 766931…
Motorbikes in Bali
Motorbikes are very prevalent here in Bali. The locals all ride them and whole families use them as transportation. The most I've ever seen on one bike is 6 people.
RTW air tickets
Being a backpack traveler, I know that having an air ticket that can carry you from one part of the world to another is very important.
Garuda Indonesia denies being sold to foreigners
Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier is in financial crisis. The airline owes $794.6m to overseas investors and there is endless speculation about Garuda being partly sold to a foreign airline.
Air Bali takes you to great heights
If you've ever stood on Kuta Beach in the late afternoon and seen a helicopter buzzing the shoreline, you understand how fun that would be. The company that owns those choppers is Air Bali.
Bluebird: A good car rental company in Bali
Bluebird is the best taxi company in Bali. Originating in Jakarta, Bluebird has been around for over 30 years. They also have a car rental service, offering new, clean cars.
Cathay Pacific 2006 All Asia Pass
Americans wishing to tour Asia for an affordable price, might check out Cathay Pacific 2006 All Asia Pass .
Air Asia: An affordable alternative to the major airlines
Air Asia is on the cutting edge of the Asian budget airline scene. In business for 4 year already, it has expanded its routes and now covers Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, China,…
Horses, bicycles and a monorail: Bali transport 2050
After driving to the NE coast of Bali and enjoying some tranquility, I again came to a conclusion: The days of the internal combustion engine are over.
Renting a car for the weekend in Seminyak Bali
Renting a car here in Bai is super easy. Ika, Jevon and I are taking off early on Saturday for NE Bali. Not wanting to deal with waiting around tomorrow and dealing with crap, I walked over to Jl.
Bali maps updated
Maps are important for travelers. Bali is a constelation of small villages connected by a web of small roads.
Indonesia continues bans of foreign budget airlines
Indonesia has decided to continue its ban on foreign budget airlines in order to the national carrier, Garuda Indonesia.
Sailing away from the Island of the Gods
What could be better than sailing around Bali, or taking a luxury yacht for a sunset dinner? SailSensations is a company based in Benoa harbor, that will sail you and your friends in luxury.
Garuda launches 'Love Bali' campaign to boost tourism in Bali
This is great news for Aussies, because Australian residents who book a trip to Bali on Garuda, are eligible to win another ticket.
Renting a new motorbike in Seminyak Bali
Returning to Bali in December Ika had changed the motorbike, from an old Supra to a new Supra Fit. I didn't care, the cost is the same to me, 400,000rp per month.
Traffic stops and international licences in Bali
A recent letter to the Bali Advertiser complained that tourists were being pulled over at certain places in Kuta while riding motorbikes.