Bali is Still Worth It
2007-11-11 10:47:00
As the case is it is very often that many thing become reality, which have been inspired by a dream or a goal. For example say if one wants to have a very memorable holiday you will choose a place, which have everything to fulfil your needs, or maybe your request sometime began with a sweet dream and you wish to follow it further. If a dream tells about a beautiful island which lies under the
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Accommodation In Bali
2007-11-11 10:37:00
Bali is the prominent tourist destination for holidays and business alike; Bali has an abundance of choice for accommodation. It is ranged from budget hotel, guesthouses run by local people, cottage, bungalow, boutique hotel, luxury villa, to the international 5 star hotels. The accommodation is spread up throughout Bali.
There is also cluster accommodation, which is not only to be found in
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10 Bali Tips to Remember Before Visiting Bali
2007-11-11 10:31:00
A relaxing holiday in Bali is an experience you will remember for along time as Bali is a small, beautiful island famed for its unique arts and cultures, enchanting nature and the friendliness of its people. Most people come to Bali to experience the marvellously rich cultural heritage; some come for the beaches and the waves, others for pure relaxation. Bali is situated in Indonesia, one of the
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Adventures In Bali
2007-11-11 10:21:00
As a holiday destination and living place Bali is to everyone not only known for it’s indigenous culture, the friendly people but it is also known for it’s nature, such as the magnificent mountains, alluring sea, beaches, pristine forest, waterfall, hot spring, rice fields, flora, fauna, traditional villages, etc are the great asset that Bali has to offer. It attracts the tourists to come to Bali
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Bali Best Adventure Activities
2007-11-11 09:55:00
Welcome to the great adventures tour in Bali Island which provides many selections of adventure activities during your holiday in the paradise island. The adventures are very attractive and full of challenging and fun. Explore the ford of Bali natures walk encircled by the beauty of natural nature with mutifarious of flora and fauna, see the friendliness of Balinese resident in the rural area and
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PRICES AND COSTS WHILE IN BALI
2007-10-26 03:09:00
Like many other Asian currencies, the value of the Indonesian Rupiah has moved violently since summer 1997 – from 2,400 Rupiah in July 1997 to 17,000 Rupiah for one US Dollar, back to around 7,000 Rupiah, then to 11,500 Rupiah and back to around 10,150 Rupiah – and nobody can predict tomorrow's exchange rate! Therefore, as long as the rate keeps changing, please check the current exchange rate
BALI ACCOMMODATION LOCATOR
2007-10-26 02:49:00
Nusa Dua & Tanjung Benoa & the Bukit (Southern peninsula)
Bali's southern peninsula is where you find today most of the island's international 4- and 5-star Bali Hotels and Resorts - set in Nusa Dua's manicured and not very Balinese garden environment. Nice beach with shallow water, no high waves. All kinds of water sports, 18-hole golf course. Nusa Dua Galleria center with a variety of rather
BALI MUSEUMS & ART EXHIBITIONS
2007-10-26 02:38:00
Denpasar
Bali Museum
Jalan Letkol Wisnu, Denpasar
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. except Mondays.
Danes Art Veranda
Jalan Hayam Wuruk 159, Denpasar. Tel. 250 037
Local and regional artists, rotating exhibitions.
Museum of Archeology
Jalan Letkol Wisnu, Denpasar
Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. except Mondays.
Taman Budaya Cultural Center
Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar.
Open daily from 8
BALINESE DANCE & DRAMA
2007-10-26 02:29:00
Balinese Dances
Most Balinese dance performances are held in the evenings, however, you can also see some Barong Dance performances in the morning.
If you prefer to watch one of these Balinese dance performances in a hotel after a sumptuous dinner buffet, the OBEROI is recommended because of the beautiful beach front setting. For those who do not wish to have dinner here, there is a US$10/
THE MOST POPULAR BALI TOURS
2007-10-26 02:12:00
Kintamani Volcano Tour: The first stop is often in the village of Batubulan to watch a performance of the Barong and Kris Dance. Afterwards you visit the villages of Celuk (silver jewelry) and Mas (wood carving) to see Balinese artisans at work. Ubud, Bali's cultural center, has grown to a busy town with numerous Balinese art galleries and shops. A scenic drive over small roads overlooking
SHOPPING IN BALI
2007-10-26 02:01:00
You can go shopping for fine art and handicrafts such as antique, semi-antique and modern furniture, all kinds of paintings, delicately crafted gold and silver jewelry, wood and stone carvings, masks, woven and dyed fabrics, etc. in many shops in the Kuta/Legian area, in Sanur, in various handicraft villages, the Sukawati market on the way to Ubud and in the town of Ubud.
In most of the shops
POPULAR BALI ACTIVITIES
2007-10-25 22:48:00
Water Sports: Swimming, snorkeling, banana boat rides, water ski, parasailing, etc. are arranged by most hotels and at the Beluga Marina in Tanjung Benoa. There are also small sail boats, catamarans, and boards for wind surfing for rent along Jimbaran Beach.
The most challenging of Bali's famous surfing spots are near Ulu Watu (only for experts in top physical condition who are comfortable
Architecture in Bali
2007-10-25 22:23:00
Traditional architecture in Bali originates from two sources. One is the great Hindu tradition brought to Bali from India via Java. The second is an indigenous architecture pre-dating the Hindu epic and in many ways reminiscent of Polynesian building. Even the Balinese temple, it has been noted, is surrounded by a stone wall dividing its sacred precincts from the village very much like
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SINGARAJA - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 03:17:00
SINGARAJA
The important and historic realm of Buleleng is a narrow strip of land running the entire length of the island. Bounded to the north by the Bali Sea, it shares borders with Karangasem to the east and with Jembrana, Tabanan, Badung and Bangli to the south. The spectacular chain of volcanoes that stretches right across the island for a distance of some 150 kms forms a natural frontier
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KARANGASEM - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 03:09:00
KARANGASEM
In 1983 Candidasa was just a quiet little fishing village, since then many hotels, losmen and restaurants have been built turning it into a resort area. Due to the development that took place, much of the beach disappeared, compensated by many hotels with swimming pools located right on the coast. Close by is the town of Amlapura the capital of the Karangasem District, where three
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GIANYAR - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 03:00:00
GIANYAR
Gianyar is the very heart of Bali a modern and prosperous center of the arts with a history dating back a thousand years. Most of the cultural activities relating to tourism on the island from painting and woodcarving to dance and music are focused here, as is a broad range of agricultural activities.
Gianyar is the second most densely populated district of Bali (after Badung), with
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TABANAN - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 02:40:00
TABANAN
Tabanan encompasses a broad range of landscapes — from the lofty peaks in the north, including Mt Batukau and part of Mt Bratan with its dramatic volcanic lake, to the verdant rice plains in the south. Beautiful black sand beaches between Pasut and Klating dukuh are now being developed for tourism, but apart from the famous seaside temple of Tanab Lot, this is not yet a touristed area.
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UBUD - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 02:25:00
UBUD
Far from the madding crowds, Ubud has long been a quiet haven for the arts. Set amidst emerald green rice paddies and steep ravines in the stunning central Balinese foothills, some 25 km north of Denpasar, the village was originally an important source of medicinal herbs and plants. “Ubud” in fact derives from the Balinese word for medicine — ubad.
It was here that foreign artists such
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JIMBARAN - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 02:10:00
JIMBARAN
The first thing which strikes the visitor to Bukit Badung, the bulbous peninsula at Bali’s southermost tip, is that the landscape is totally different from the rest of the island. Most of Bali is volcanic — rich soils watered year- round by run-off from mountain lakes and streams, which support a lush, tropical vegetation. In contrast, the Bukit is a
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NUSADUA - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 02:04:00
NUSADUA
Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa are Bali’s modern tourist resorts — a government-run dreamland of coconut palms, white sand beaches and pristine waters located near the island’s southernmost tip. Geologically, the area is quite different from the rest of Bali, and even from the rest of the Bukit peninsula upon which it rests.
Instead of rice fields or limestone cliffs, there is sandy soil
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SANUR - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 01:58:00
SANUR
The black and white checkered cloth standard of Bali’s netherworld — is nowhere more aptly hung than on the ancient coral statues and shrines of Bali’s largest traditional village: Sanur This was Bali’s first beach resort — a place of remarkable contrasts.
Sanur today is a golden mile of Baliesque hotels that has attracted millions of paradise- seeking globetrotters. And yet, within the
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KUTA - Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 01:43:00
KUTA
Kuta/Legian beach is living proof that one man’s hell is another man’s paradise. This bustling beach resort has in the short space of just two decades spontaneously burst onto center stage in the local tourist scene. It is here that many visitors form their first (if not only) impressions of what Bali is all about. Many are shocked and immediately flee in search of the “real Bali” (a
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DENPASAR -Place Interest In Bali
2007-10-05 01:33:00
DENPASAR
Denpasar is a “village-city” with an aristocratic past. Born from the ashes of the defeated Pemecutan court following the puputan massacre of 1906, Denpasar became a sleepy administrative outpost during Dutch times. Since independence, and especially after it was made the capital of Bali in 1958, it has been transformed into a bustling city of some 350,000 souls that provides
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MORE ABOUT BALI
2007-10-02 03:44:00
Culture & Customs
Balinese remain conservative and traditional. Please respect their traditions and attitudes. Balinese are very polite people and smiles are characteristic. Shaking hands on introduction is the usual for both men and women. Using the left hand to give or to receive something is Considered taboo (the left hand is used for personal hygiene), pointing with the left hand is rude and
PLACES OF INTEREST IN BALI
2007-09-30 01:06:00
PREFACE
vibrant culture, unique arts and ceremonies, a friendly people and scenic beauty make Bali an island almost unreal in today's changing world and is therefore the main destination for pleasure tourists to Indonesia. Bali's international airport, Ngurah Rai, is the nation's eastern gateway, served by numerous international airlines and charter flights.
Sanur and Kuta are located on the
People of Bali
2007-11-14 07:41:00
The Balinese are just one of Indonesia’s 250 ethnic groups. Like most Indonesians they are a blend of races, with the accent on the deutero-malayan race of Central and East Java, with traces, of Polynesian and Melanesian blood, as well as Indian and Chinese. This genetic back ground explains the variety of radical types seen on the island most Balinese are small hand some people with round
Hierarchy in Bali
2007-11-14 07:17:00
Hierarchy is an important notion in Bali and still plays a dominant role in Balinese culture. In Bali, hierarchy is believed to be the foundation of order in the family, society, even in the universe. Most aspects of Balinese culture are influenced by this hierarchal system. In short, everything in Bali is set with hierarchal order.
Space and direction are ranked from the most auspicious
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Tips for Buying Woodcarving
2007-11-14 06:42:00
To find high quality wood carving in Bali you have to go to Gianyar regency, especially in the village of Mas, and Kemenuh. There are two main types of woodcarving. Traditional carving, in the form of bas-relief tableaux and plaques, are used mainly as decoration for doors, walls and columns and small highly standardized wooden statues od deities and mythical heroes also belong to this group. The
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The Complete Guide for Driving in Bali
2007-11-14 06:30:00
1.When there is a temple ceremony, half of the road will be occupied for ceremonial purpose. Be patience. Use the opportunity for taking a picture or two.
2. On foot ceremonial procession will slow you down. Again, be patience, it is a rare spectacle and an opportunity for taking pictures of a colorful event.
3.Pecalang (traditional security force) will manage the traffic in areas where
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Foot Reflexology in Bali
2007-11-14 06:20:00
Due to its transient nature, Bali has always been fairly quick to embrace different healing practices. Some treatments have been around for centuries, while others are based on modern wellness beliefs. There is a growing interest globally in alternative therapies that nurture the body, mind and spirit. Most international travellers are familiar with traditional Balinese massage, but now foot
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