Legian Street, Kuta, Bali 2008-08-24 23:46:00 Jl. Legian is the main street in Kuta as far as tourists are concerned. Packed with bars, nightclubs and restaurant on the lower Kuta end, it turns more into a shopping location in the Legian area. Small clothes shop, bag shops, handicrafts galore, plus salons, jewelry stores as well as the local mini markets. This afternoon I checked out a few places on Jl. Legian and got the impression business Read more: Street
Denpasar Art Shop and Local Souvenirs 2008-08-24 23:21:00 Fine paintings, had carved wooden statues and screens, silver work, handwoven and painted cottons and silks, batiks, embroidered and other garments for casual wear, leash. and cotton bags, bone carvings, shell ornaments, masks, pottery, ceramics, basketry, sandstone statues, bamboo furniture are available.Denpasar
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Around Bali Transport 2008-08-24 23:00:00 The main forms of public transport on Bali are the cheap buses, minibuses and bemos (a general term for any vehicle that is used as a public transport which is normally a minibus or van with a row of low seats on each side). They normally run on somewhat set routes within or between towns. Having your own transport can be arranged; there are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles for rent. Tourist shuttl
No title 2008-08-24 22:51:00 The state-run passenger line PELNI operates weekly sailings between Bali and Jakarta, Makassar and Balikpapan. Not luxurious but comfortable, the ship offers an alternative to flying and is a more leisurely form of travel. There are regular schedules and routes, all touching in at Jakarta as their main base.Foreign cruise lines operate in Indonesian waters, though not regularly. A 40-passenger lux
Ngurah Rai International Airport 2008-08-24 22:42:00 Ngurah Rai International
Airport is situated in the south of the island, not far from the resorts of Kuta, Nusa Dua and Sanur. It is about 15km from Bali’s capital city of Denpassar.There are a range restaurants and shops, including duty-free and souvenir, in the airport. Several banks and currency exchange is also available, but do not offer great rates, better to visit one in town. Information Read more: International Airport
FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI (JIMBARAN) 2008-08-24 02:09:00 An expansive and elegant private Balinese villa awaits you – with separate sleeping, bathing and living pavilions and ocean views from your plunge pool. An Indonesian spa. Dramatic hilltop and oceanside dining. All immersed in the mystique of this spiritual land.At Four Seasons, you enjoy a unique vantage point from which to explore the sights, sounds and experiences around you. We hope the high
Slavyanka – Bali's Only Russian Restaurant 2008-08-19 22:56:00 (7/23/2007) Slavyanka - Bali's only Russian
restaurant was recently inaugurated by the Russian Federation's Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Alexander Ivanov.Located on the Bypass in Sanur, the restaurant presents an elegant dining venue for lunch and dinner replete with luxurious table settings and walls decorated with portraits
Shopping in Kuta 2008-08-09 09:44:00 Virtually everybody comes to Bali to shop, and even if shopping wasn't the ultimate aim, you'll still end up with fascinating and irresistible buys. Bali is a treasure trove of fine art and handicrafts, antique and semi-antique furniture, paintings, delicately carved jewellery, wood and stone carvings, masks, woven and dyed fabrics. Bar Read more: Shopping
Bali Nature 2008-08-05 17:59:00 Geographically, the Province of Bali is located 80-30'-40" to 80-50'-48" south of the Equator and 1140-25'-53" to 1150-42'-40" east longitude. The relief and topography of Bali have their main features of a mountain range that transverse the island from West to East. Among those mountains are two of significant sizes: the volc
Bali People & Culture 2008-08-05 17:54:00 In religion, the prehistoric influences, especially those of the megalithic periods were still quite strong. Beliefs at that time were focused on worship of the spirit of the ancestors which was symbolized in the form of temples which was called pyramid terraces or terraced buildings. Sometimes at the top of the building a menhir
About Bali 2008-08-05 17:49:00 Bali is comprised of several islands: Bali, Penida, Ceningan, Lembongan, and Menjangan. Bali covers an area of 5,632.86 square kilometres with a population of 3,021,247. These averages out to 517 inhabitants per km2. The Bali strait separated Bali from East Java on the western side. Meanwhile, the Lombok strait on the eastern
Besakih Temple, Karangasem, Bali 2008-08-04 13:28:00 This temple was intentionally built in a holy village named Hulundang Basukih, which is known today as Besakih village. The name of Besakih was derived from the word "Basuki" or in some old manuscripts written as Basukir or Basukih. The word Basuki itself was taken from the word "Wasuki" on the Sunskrit, which means "salvati Read more: Temple
Candidasa, Karangasem, Bali 2008-08-04 13:09:00 Previously, Candidasa was known as Teluk Kehen (Kehen Bay). But when this area was finally opened as tourism depelovment area, the name Candidasa was started to be used. There is no certain report about the historical backgound of the name. However, it is assumed that the choice of this name is connected with the
Taman Ujung Karangasem, Bali 2008-08-04 13:05:00 History: Ujung Water Palace, which by the local people is called as Taman Soekasada Ujung, was built in 1919. However, the launching of this complex of water palace was performed in 1912. The water palace was constructed by the late King of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, that reigned in Karangasem between 1909
TULAMBEN, KARANGASEM, BALI 2008-08-04 12:48:00 Where is Tulamben Tulamben is located on the north-east coast of Bali, approximately 110 kilometres (65 miles) from the capital Denpasar. It is also 110 years behind the troubles of Bali's south! There are no night clubs, no girly-bars, no overcrowded resorts and no endless streets of market stalls. But there is fantastic coral reef diving, a quiet village atmosphere, a shipwreck just m
Tirtagangga, Karangasem, Bali 2008-08-04 12:43:00 Tirtagangga is a small village located in E part of Bali, 15km N from Amlapura where You can see a very elegant Balinese Water Palace built for the holly spring. The village is a very small and very relaxing. To come to this village, Perma does not have a regular service to this village. You have to book in advance with minimum 2 persons in your group, theirfore it is a bit e
Amed Karangasem 2008-08-04 12:26:00 Amed is located on the SE corner of Bali. The coastal strip from Amed to Aas is often referred to as ‘Amed’, but there are a few villages along the way including, Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah and Selang. The landscape is a series of headlands overlooking bays, lined with fishing boats. The local economy is supported by farming cattle and corn, fishing, diving and the hotel trade. The hole area is c
About Denpasar City 2008-08-03 05:43:00 Denpasar is the capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. It is also the site of Ngurah Rai International Airport, the main gateway to Bali. Denpasar means ‘by the market’ and is Bali’s only real city. Denpasar is home to Balinese people from all over the island who work in Kuta. For a Javanese person Denpasar is home from home. Many people live in Denpasar, including Balinese, Javane Read more: Denpasar
Weather in Bali 2008-08-01 23:58:00 Coastal Areas:During the wet season in Bali the humidity levels are high, which compounds the slightly higher temperatures. Daily highs could be 32-34C, with lows of 26C. Dry season temperatures feature highs of 29C and lows of 24C. The effect on your experience can be quite dramatic. In the wet season you’ll feel clammy and hot most of the time, while in the dry season mornings and evenings are
Interesting Places in Bali (Paradise Island) 2 2008-08-01 23:45:00 Goa Lawah TempleGoa Lawah is the bat cave. This cave is crammed with thousands of bats which are unseen but certainly not unheard during the day. The cave is part of a temple that is said to lead all the way to Besakih but it's unlikely that anyone would be interested in investigating.Kerta GosaKerta Gosa was used a venue for the administration of justice by kings and priests during pre-colonial t Read more: Places
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Interesting Places in Bali (Paradise Island) 2008-08-01 23:43:00 Bali is famous for its culture and beautiful natural view. The culture is so unique and nowhere else to be found in the world. The view is dominated by beautiful rice field terraces, coconuts and rain forest as the main occupation of Balinese is farmer. The culture and the nature have a strong relation with Hindu, their religion. Everywhere you go, Read more: Places
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TANAH LOT 2008-08-01 22:15:00 Tanah Lot One of Bali's most important sea temples, the temple sanctuary at Tanah Lot is built atop a huge rock which is surrounded by the sea.Tanah Lot is 13 km from Tabanan is Beraban village. When the tide is low people can walk to the temple. It looks like a floating one if the tide is high. There are many caves under the temple lived by the peacefu
No title 2008-08-01 22:04:00 Ubud, the center of Balinese painting, Ubud's Museum "Puri Lukisan" has a permanent collection of modern works of Balinese art dating from the turn of the century. 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, so
SANUR 2008-08-01 21:49:00 Sanur beach has long been a popular recreation site for people from Denpasar and elsewhere. located on the eastern coast of Bali is the ideal beach for snorkelling as it is protected by a coral reef. The palm lined beach curves from the Bali Beach Hotel toward the south, facing the Indian Ocean to wards the east. Sanur is Bali's first beach resort, it i
NUSA DUA 2008-08-01 21:22:00 Nusa Dua is part of the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali. Was designed for the luxury conscious with a heavy concentration of big name hotels lining the beautiful white sand beach. Some of the resorts have private beaches but most areas are accessible. The stretch past the Hilton Resort has been a public beach. At present you will find some simple warun
Bali Butterfly Park Taman Kupu Kupu in Bali 2008-09-11 10:47:00 You will find numerous tourist places for Sightseeing in Bali, which is known as the last paradise on earth. You will get detail information about what to do in Bali from the Bali Travel Guide. Bali is a popular holiday destination for many reasons. You will be fascinated by captivating sea beaches of Bali, and some of them are truly breathtaking and will offer you complete privacy. Bali Read more: Butterfly
Tabanan Tourist Object 2008-09-11 10:30:00 Tabanan Tourist Object
and Travel GuidesThe first impression in Tabanan is the green and fertile land. The series of hills and the mountain ranges at its northern border, adjacent to Beratan Lake, Buyan Lake and Tamblingan Lake have made the regency full of water. From the cool climate and weather and the steeping hilly landscape in the north to the beachside in the south, Tabanan positions itself
Tabanan, Bali 2008-09-11 10:17:00 Tabanan is the name of a district in west Bali and also the largest town in the district. The town is located next to the main east-west road leading to Java. A bypass means you do not have to crawl through town and can maintain a decent speed, the traffic lights being the only hinderance.Tabanan is not really a tourist town and most likely you will not want to stop there for long. Still there are
Lovina : Eating and Drinking 2008-09-05 21:08:00 Zigiz Bar, Jalan Binaria (). Live acoustic guitar nightly. Large cocktail selection. Jax Bar, Lovina main road (). Live band every night, karaoke, pool room,darts board ,live sports including football on the biggest screen in lovina, dance floor, Chinese food,and probably the most extensive cocktail list in lovina,..... watch the big game sing on the karaoke, enjoy the band or jus Read more: Drinking
Banjar Hot Spring 2008-09-05 11:36:00 Banjar Hot Water is a nature hot wellspring from the ground and it is believed can heal the disease. Its water is accommodated at one small swimming pool encircled by unique rural nature, its situation close to the Wihara ( Buda Temple ). Banjar Hot Water is located in Banjar Countryside, Banjar sub district and Singaraja Regency. It is about 1,5 Km from Banjar or 24 Km from Singaraja Town . To re Read more: Spring
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