Where to stay (page 2)
Hotel, villa and guesthouse reviews from Kuta to Ubud.
Villa Security in Bali
Nick has mentioned in previous articles about some of the hassles of being an expat as far as getting robbed and having odd persons hassling them at their houses.
Help Wanted
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Mega Resort Complex: Jimbaran, Bali
Late last year I was down on the Bukit Peninsula with some Balinese friends of mine having a look around.
Sanur Village Community Farmers Market: Sanur, Bali
Sanur Beach began offering shoppers a new way to do their weekly purchases of home-made breads and organic farm produce through the trial-launch of a new concept Farmers Market according to an…
Tropical Houses in Indonesia
Most of us would dearly adore living in the tropics and especially Bali. Getting your own house there or renting it, and generally enjoying life to the max. But, what kind of house would you choose?.
Backpacker Streets Deserted: Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
The three main streets that most backpackers head to for accommodation in Yogyakarta are Jl Sosrowijayan, Jl Kembang and Jl Prawirotoman - all in the city centre.
Botanical Gardens: Ubud, Bali
Ubud is stunningly beautiful place and now, it has a new addition with the opening of the Botanical Garden Ubud recently.
Ted from Sanda Butik Villas
The owner of Sanda Butik (not Bukit!) Villas in the highlands of Tabanan , talked to me about who comes to stay at his hotel and how you would book.
Oasis in the mountains: Sanda Butik Villas
Climbing the mountain roads, which twist and turn quicker than a Kuta moneychanger, I felt raindrops. Two minutes later it was raining full on and the trusty poncho got some use.
Bali Dynasty Resort: Tourism coming back
Bali Dynasty Resort in Tuban is one of the favorite family hotels for Aussies. Located just a mile from the airport, right on the beach and within easy reach of the shopping in Tuban and Kuta, Bali…
Meeting Aswin from Harris Resort in Kuta Bali
This afternoon I went to Jl. Pantai Kuta to talk to the staff at Harris Resort . The resort is relatively new and is situated at Kuta Halfway.
Where to stay for the Buffalo Races in Negara?
Negara is a long way from Kuta, the last thing you want is to drive all the way there, spend a day in the hot sun, then have to drive all the way back.
Sanur Paradise Plaza offering apartment deals
Sanur Paradise Plaza hotel is located on the Bypass in Sanur. The place is very well equipped and I did a review a while ago.
Contiki Resort Seminyak: 18-35's party pad
Contiki Resort Bali is a remodeled hotel in Seminyak, that caters to 18-35 year olds. Contiki has a pool complex, swim up bar, roving DJ's, private cinema, gym, nightclub and restaurant.
New apartments in Kuta Bali
Anyone who has walked from Poppies II through Gang Ronta to Poppies I will of noticed the construction behind Pasar Agung, the art market on Poppies I. This construction is called Kuta Town Houses.
Hotel Reviews in Bali
Bali is home to 20,000 hotel / guest house rooms, a staggering amount for such a small island.
COMO Shambhala Estate: A unique retreat in Ubud Bali
Looking around online I came across a unique place called COMO Shambhala Estate (CSE) at Begawan Giri. Located close to Ubud, offers a peaceful, relaxing way to balance your body, mind and spirit.
All Seasons Resort: Legian Bali
Bali tourism is in transition. Older businesses are going down the crapper, new ones are opening up.
Linda Garland's house in Nyuhkuning Bali
Cafe Lotus and an arak madu set me off in a wonderful mood. Checking my guide book I wanted to see what was going on in a quiet corner of Ubud called Nyuhkuning .
Bali's hotels are the best in the world
Bali's hotels are the best in the world. That is according to another independent international survey.
Poinciana Resort: Who is it good for?
Poinciana Resort is located on the sparsely populated NE coast of Bali. It is a neat little set of bungalows done in a very nice style with a cool owner. Who is Poinciana Resort good for?
Kuta beach club Bali
The Kuta Beach has been around for 30 years. Located on Jl. Singosari, the one-way street that ends at Matahari Square, Kuta Beach Club looks like an older Balinese style hotel.
Interview with Made Purnami at Aneka Beach Hotel in Kuta
Back in 2003 I visited the Aneka Beach Hotel on Jl. Pantai Kuta and interviewed Made Purnami. Made is the Sales Manager and showed me around the property.
Resor Seminyak Bali
Resor Seminyak is a hotel located on Eat Street (Jl. Oberoi) in Seminyak. I checked out Resor Seminyak a while ago and found it to be an affordable type of luxury hotel on the beach, giving you…