tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86851521497441127522024-03-13T13:25:04.565-07:00Bali IslandPansay007http://www.blogger.com/profile/05574784835708631024noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-17703151113049527712011-08-28T01:45:00.000-07:002011-08-28T01:45:01.597-07:00Ngurah Rai International Airport<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrOQ3DgHX7g/Tln_cf7SbcI/AAAAAAAAAZI/OUxrlVMX_S8/s1600/ngurah-rai-international-ai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrOQ3DgHX7g/Tln_cf7SbcI/AAAAAAAAAZI/OUxrlVMX_S8/s320/ngurah-rai-international-ai.jpg" width="320" /></a>Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport, is located in southern Bali, 13 km south of Denpasar. It is named after I Gusti Ngurah Rai, an Indonesian National Hero an Indonesian republican who died on 20 November 1946 in a puputan (fight to the death) against the Dutch at Marga in Tabanan where the Dutch defeated them with the aid of aircraft, killing Rai and 95 others during the Indonesian Revolution in 1946. Ngurah Rai is Indonesia's third-busiest international airport, after Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Surabaya's Juanda International Airport, but currently (before new terminals accomplished) is the second most crowded airport in the country after Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Terminals, airlines and destinations</u><br />
The International Terminal is located in the newer L shaped terminal whilst the Domestic Terminal is located in the older adjacent building a short distance to the south east of the international terminal. The airport has 17 gates: 3 in the Domestic terminal, and 14 in the International terminal. The two terminals are separated by the Festival Plaza.<br />
The International terminal has a Balinese architectural theme and has separate departure and arrival halls. It's capacity is up to 4,938,840 passengers a year. The departures area has 62 check-in counters that are equipped with electronic scales and luggage conveyors. Eight of the international gates have aerobridges and automated aircraft parking systems. The international departure lounge areas have a total capacity of 3,175 passengers.<br />
The Domestic Terminal has 28 check in counters with electronic scales and a luggage conveyor system provided. The boarding hall has a capacity of up to 2,118 people. The Luggage claim area has 2 L type baggage carousel units.<br />
The airport operates a fleet of buses to ferry passengers to and from aircraft as the domestic terminal has and insufficient number of gates to accommodate aircraft. Domestic travellers are often ferried to aircraft parked on the apron in between the domestic terminal and the cargo terminal to the east of the International and domestic terminals using these buses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PfNMk8cG2aY/Tln_XqEDz3I/AAAAAAAAAZE/5rNX4ZLRzi8/s1600/airport-map1.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PfNMk8cG2aY/Tln_XqEDz3I/AAAAAAAAAZE/5rNX4ZLRzi8/s400/airport-map1.gif" width="377" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-11909517127679973932011-08-27T04:52:00.000-07:002011-08-27T04:52:46.228-07:00Ayung river<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IWa51J-cjes/TljZZnA3PkI/AAAAAAAAAY8/DK2EWZHqqo0/s1600/ayung+river.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IWa51J-cjes/TljZZnA3PkI/AAAAAAAAAY8/DK2EWZHqqo0/s320/ayung+river.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Ayung river is the longest and largest river in Bali. It runs 75km from the northern mountain ranges and discharges into the Badung Strait at Sanur near Denpasar and along this river, white water rafting was first introduced in Bali. To experience rafting on the river Ayung's west side is amazing, for besides the enjoyment of challenging rapids, the panorama of this beautiful, intact nature area is highlighted by the appearance of wild animals along the rafting route such as big bats, black monkeys, magpies and more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-80400144199738363362010-03-23T08:58:00.001-07:002010-03-23T09:06:38.589-07:00Taman Ayun Temple<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S6jmw--oOpI/AAAAAAAAAPE/uVpElbr4r4Y/s1600-h/pura-taman-ayun.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S6jmw--oOpI/AAAAAAAAAPE/uVpElbr4r4Y/s320/pura-taman-ayun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451861078145776274" border="0" /></a>Taman Ayun Temple is a Royal Temple of Mengwi Empire and it is located in Mengwi Village, Mengwi sub district, Badung regency and about 18 Km north side of Denpasar town. It is strategically located beside of major roadway between Denpasar to Singaraja. It is set on the land which is surrounded by the big fish pond and look like a drift on the water. It owns the beautiful temple building with multistoried roof and Balinese Architecture. The wide beautiful landscape garden in front courtyard to welcome all visitors who come and visit this temple. It is a beautiful place to visit on your vacation in Bali.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S6jlLNRRfYI/AAAAAAAAAO8/XsyMTNhZ2A0/s1600-h/Taman+Ayun+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S6jlLNRRfYI/AAAAAAAAAO8/XsyMTNhZ2A0/s320/Taman+Ayun+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451859329635417474" border="0" /></a>The function of Taman Ayun Temple is a place to pray the god in their manifestation. It is according to the content of Babad Mengwi and the existence of temple building structure, especially the temple that is located in third area (Jeroan). According to Astadewata, the special God is worshiped in Taman Ayun Temple is the God in manifestation as a Wisnu God which his palace located in top of Mangu mount. In papyrus of Usana Bali mentioning that one of Dewa Catur Lokapalas carry through its worship is Meru Pucak Pangelengan that is a temple building with 9 multistoried roofs. Pitara God is a holy soul deity of ancestor who is also referred as the other names of Hyang Pitara or Dewa Hyang. Pitara God is obliged to be worshiped by clan heir (Prati Sentana) in the form of temple ceremony which the same meaning as by the ceremony to the god. The worshiping existence to Pitara God in Taman Ayun Temple can be searched and proved by pursuant to the existence of temple building which lay in by consecution in east which is called Paibon that is representing Special Temple. Taman Ayun Temple in capacities or its status as special altar for the King family of Mengwi Palace or as a Merajan Agung from Mengwi King Families specially for the founder of Mengwi Empire that is I Gusti Agung Putu.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-35251526548689593062010-02-27T20:31:00.000-08:002010-02-27T20:38:55.139-08:00History Denpasar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S4nyVUJMHQI/AAAAAAAAAMY/nHdyx6UEfZM/s1600-h/badung_bali_map.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S4nyVUJMHQI/AAAAAAAAAMY/nHdyx6UEfZM/s320/badung_bali_map.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443148072652381442" border="0" /></a>Denpasar>>Koordinat : 8°39′ LS 115°13′ BT<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Denpasar was originally a center of the Kingdom of Badung, eventually also remains a district administrative center of Badung Regional Level II and even started in 1958 Denpasar also become the center of government for the Province Provincial Bali. In Denpasar become the center of government for the Level II and Level Badung Bali experienced very rapid growth both in terms of physical, economic, social and cultural. Physical state of Denpasar city and its surroundings have been so advanced, and also has a lot of people's life shows the characteristics and nature of urban areas. Denpasar, the center of government, trade centers, educational centers, industrial centers and tourist center that consists of 3 districts, namely West Denpasar District, East Denpasar Denpasar and South. Seeing the development of the City Administrative Denpasar from various sectors very rapidly, it can not be handled by the Government only had the status of the City Administrative. Therefore, it's time the city government was formed which has autonomous authority to regulate and manage urban areas so that problems can be handled the city more quickly and precisely and services in rapidly growing urban communities.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As other cities in Indonesia, Denpasar is the capital city of province experienced population growth and development as well as the speed of development in all sectors continues to increase, providing a huge influence on the city itself. Similarly, the City of Denpasar which is the Capital Regional District and Badung Level II as well as the Provincial Capital of Bali Provincial experienced such rapid growth. Population growth average 4.05% per year and also accompanied the growth speed of development in various sectors, thus providing a very large impact on the City of Denpasar, which eventually led to a variety of urban problems to be resolved and addressed by the Government of the Administrative City, both in meeting needs and demands of such urban communities continue to increase. Based on the objective conditions and the various considerations between Level I and Level II Badung has reached an agreement to improve the status of the City Administrative Denpasar Denpasar City. And finally on January 15, 1992, Law No. 1 of 1992 on the Formation of Denpasar City born and has been inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs on February 27, 1992 so that a new chapter for the holding of Government at the Bali Provincial, Regional District Level II Badung and also for the City of Denpasar. For Province Provincial Bali is a development of the former Region 8 Level II is now a Regional Level II 9. As for the Badung regency lost some territory as well as the potential contained therein. For the City of Denpasar which is a new chapter in governance and development, although a Level II Regional terbungsu in the province of Bali Provincial.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-49785233723652078602010-02-24T02:57:00.000-08:002010-02-24T03:12:18.809-08:00Pura Luhur Batu Karu<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S4UGxvH4NkI/AAAAAAAAALY/aJx4cgK0oXM/s1600-h/batukaru.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 166px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S4UGxvH4NkI/AAAAAAAAALY/aJx4cgK0oXM/s320/batukaru.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441763176279979586" border="0" /></a><span id="result_box" class="long_text"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="Pura Luhur Watukaru berlokasi di hutan kawasan kaki Gung Watukaru, di Desa Wangaya Gede kecamatan Penebel Tabanan."></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pura Luhur Watukaru located at the foot of the forest area Gung Watukaru, in the village of Gede Wangaya Penebel Tabanan district. Temple can be reached from Denpasar city about 42 kilometers towards the north. With the road conditions are very good so it is very easy to reach by motor vehicles.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Disclosure of origin of Pura Luhur Watukaru history difficult, even though our site this temple there are ancient relics such as a profile of the area, a spear with a type of ancient Bali century X - XIII, so the experts argued that the Temple was founded about Watukaru Luhur XI century AD.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S4UGWWFMGvI/AAAAAAAAALQ/xyMzhoyQjd4/s1600-h/luhur-batu-temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 178px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S4UGWWFMGvI/AAAAAAAAALQ/xyMzhoyQjd4/s320/luhur-batu-temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441762705701346034" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ></span>This is one of the six axial temples sacred to all Hindu Balinese and one of the most ancient sacred sites on the island. The inner courtyard is small and neat, with three merus (shrines) in honor of the deified kings of Tabanan. The lake below, to the east of the main temple, has a shrine in the center in honor of the goddess of Lake Tamblingan and the god of Mount Batu Karu.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-6728092890964760042010-01-22T07:32:00.000-08:002010-02-24T02:55:46.590-08:00Kecak Dance<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S1nFZGLcfWI/AAAAAAAAAK4/GMYjl8S7lOs/s1600-h/kecak+dance.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S1nFZGLcfWI/AAAAAAAAAK4/GMYjl8S7lOs/s320/kecak+dance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429587860717862242" border="0" /></a>Kecak (pronunciation: / 'ke.tʃak /, roughly "KEH-chahk", alternate spellings: Ketjak, Ketjack, and Axilla), is a typical Balinese performing arts that was created in 1930 and played mainly by men. This dance performed by many (tens or more) male dancers who sit in a circle and lined with a certain rhythm called "top" and raised both arms, depicting the Ramayana as Rama's line of apes help fight Ravana. However, Kecak sanghyang comes from the ritual, the dancers dance traditions will be in a condition not realized [1], to communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the community.<br /><br />The dancers in the circle is wearing a plaid cloth like a chessboard their waist. Besides the dancers, there were other dancers who portray the characters Ramayana as Rama, Shinta, Ravana, Hanuman, and Sugriva.<br /><br />Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dances sanghyang. Also, do not use musical instruments. Kincringan used only imposed on the feet of dancers who portray the characters Ramayana.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-80789331521233962322010-01-22T07:22:00.000-08:002010-01-22T07:27:31.221-08:00Gamelan<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S1nCsclOWsI/AAAAAAAAAKw/CLUGA0pGKhU/s1600-h/balinese_gamelan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S1nCsclOWsI/AAAAAAAAAKw/CLUGA0pGKhU/s320/balinese_gamelan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429584894614198978" border="0" /></a>Gamelan is the name given to the traditional orchestras and ensembles of Java and Bali, which are made up primarily of percussion instruments. The gamelan is such a central part of Balinese music that the whole 'orchestra' is also referred to as a gamelan. Gamelan music is almost completely percussion. Though it sounds strange at first with its noisy, jangly percussion it's exciting and enjoyable.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-74676826531846790902010-01-18T06:50:00.000-08:002010-01-22T07:27:09.132-08:00Bali<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S1R1wdqBdJI/AAAAAAAAAKg/3fNw4ZTTB2g/s1600-h/bali.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/S1R1wdqBdJI/AAAAAAAAAKg/3fNw4ZTTB2g/s320/bali.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428092926343345298" border="0" /></a>Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. Bali has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. In Bali spirits come out to play in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an opportunity to have a good time.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. The Balinese people are proud of having preserved their unique Hindu culture against the advance of Islam, the dominant religion throughout Indonesia. This is still reflected in day to day life and can be seen in the numerous ceremonies, Balinese festivals and magnificent temples and palaces. Some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island whilst conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bali Island is a shopper's paradise particularly for casual and tailored clothing, locally made jewellery, handicrafts, antiques and artifacts. Leather ware is one of the unexpected local bargains with everything from handbags through to tailor made leather jackets and coats, all at unbelievable prices. In fact, prices are so inexpensive, you're sure to need more room in your suitcase! Try bargaining at the street markets of Kuta, Sanur of Nusa Dua or fixed price shopping at a Denpasar department store. Bali has it all.<br />So what are you waiting for...just come and visit Bali<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-33819523537092995692009-11-16T19:28:00.000-08:002010-01-22T07:26:48.422-08:00Tanah Lot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIY5fQqReI/AAAAAAAAAKU/7HC9201j8zs/s1600/pura-tanah-lot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 112px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIY5fQqReI/AAAAAAAAAKU/7HC9201j8zs/s320/pura-tanah-lot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404909878721005026" border="0" /></a>Tanah Lot means “Land in the Middle of the sea” in Balinese language. Located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island’s beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.<br /><br />The Tanah Lot temple was built and has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. Each of the sea temples were established within eyesight of the next to form a chain along the south-western coast.<br /><br />At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. As well as one giant snake which also protects the temple, which was created from Nirartha’s scarf when he established the island.<br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-81182094612659478302009-11-16T18:29:00.000-08:002011-08-28T01:47:25.630-07:00Kuta<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIViwSNg-I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/pOzmCyZJySA/s1600/kuta+bali.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404906189619037154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIViwSNg-I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/pOzmCyZJySA/s320/kuta+bali.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 100px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 133px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://atozbali.blogspot.com/2009/11/kuta.html">Kuta</a> is a former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia’s major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and convenience to Bali’s <a href="http://atozbali.blogspot.com/2011/08/ngurah-rai-international-airport.html">Ngurah Rai Airport.</a><br />
In the early ’70′s surfers, hippies and adventurous travelers made it to Kuta Beach, with its perfect coastline, simple guest houses and bamboo warungs. In the early days there were few creature comforts for visitors, with rice, fish and fruit making up a large part of the diet. Cooking oil was also a luxury, so coconut oil was used, giving the food a less than delicate flavour. Pork fat could be substituted, although not entirely the healthy was to go.</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the early days of Kuta tourism a few enterprising people set up warungs to serve the growing tourist market. Among the most successful were <strong>Made’s Warung</strong> (Jl. Pantai Kuta) and <strong>Poppies Restaurant</strong> (off of Poppies I), both still in business. Another long time favourite is <strong>TJ’s</strong> (Poppies I), owner Jean starting out with a vegetarian restaurant and moving to Mexican food in 1984. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kuta is now the center of an extensive tourist-oriented urban area that merges into the neighboring towns. Legian, to the north, is the commercial hub of Kuta and the site of many restaurants and entertainment spots. Most of the area’s big beach-front hotels are in the southern section of Tuban.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Legian and Seminyak are northern extensions of Kuta along <strong>Jl. Legian</strong> and <strong>Jl. Seminyak</strong>. They are somewhat quieter suburbs with cottage-style accommodations, where many of the expat crowd live. Also to the north are <strong>Petitenget, Berawa, Canggu</strong>, and <strong>Seseh</strong> – new and quieter continuations of Kuta’s beach. They are easy to reach through <strong>Abian Timbul</strong> or <strong>Denpasar</strong> and <strong>Kerobokan</strong>. Several large hotels are located in this area: the <strong>Oberoi Bali</strong>, <strong>Hard Rock Hotel Bali</strong>, the <strong>Intan Bali Village</strong>, <strong>the Legian</strong> in Petitenget, <strong>the Dewata Beach</strong> and the <strong>Bali Sani Suites</strong> in Berawa. To the south, Kuta Beach extends beyond the airport into <strong>Jimbaran</strong>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Kuta</strong> is just <strong>2 miles</strong> from <strong>Ngurah Rai airport</strong> in <strong>Tuban</strong>, making it an ideal first night for many visitors. An airport taxi might cost around 25,000rp, dropping you in the <strong>Poppies Lane / Benesari area</strong>, with a choice of <strong>budget / mid-range accommodation</strong>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the 2002 Sari Club / Paddy’s Bar bombing, Kuta’s nightlife hit the skids. Seminyak seemed to be charging ahead with new bars opening, some of which were conspicuously open at the front, allowing easy escape should there be another bombing. Kuta’s location however meant that was due for a rebound, so with <strong>MBarGo, Hook, The Wave, the new Paddy’s, Sky Lounge</strong> and other venues, Kuta is a strong contender for nightlife action.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the fun ways to check out the neighborhoods in Bali, including Kuta is by using <a href="http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=-8.719631&lon=115.169227&z=16&l=0&m=a&v=2">Wikimapia.org</a>. This site allows you to zoom in and out and check out the area. You might spot a few places you’ve been before. Kuta may not look like the French Riviera, but real estate is worth top dollar. In fact most landowners in Kuta will not sell, realizing that times may change, but the location will always mean business. Some long term expats still live in the Tuban, Kuta, Legian area, feeling at home with neighborhood and comfortable living close to the friends they have developed over the years. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kuta is Bali-on-a-budget, a raucous, infamous holiday enclave dedicated to fun and sun. A bustling network of narrow lanes lined with bars, <i>losmen </i>(basic accommodation), and stalls piled high with fake surfwear, dodgy DVDs and lurid football shirts, Kuta is all about bacchanalian nights and rampant commerce. Prepare yourself for plenty of attention from the shopkeepers and armies of hawkers that comb the streets here. <o:p></o:p> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Yet a few steps away, Kuta’s <i>raison d’être </i>remains as wonderful as ever, as another set of perfect rollers washes over its magnificent golden sands. And while subtlety is not Kuta’s strength, the resort retains a slice of Balinese charm – incense wafts down the <i>gang </i>and offerings of flower petals are laid out each morning to placate the Hindu gods. <o:p></o:p> And if you’ve had your fill of Kuta’s frenetic energy, consider shifting just up the coast to the less manic surrounds of Legian or stylish Seminyak with its designer bars and legendary clubbing scene. Both are continuations of the same strip that creeps up the coastline; the further north you get from central Kuta, the less built-up and more exclusive the area becomes. But even in the heart of Seminyak there are a few budget hotels, and some terrific, authentic <i>warung</i>. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Following the bombs of 2002 and 2005, the area is not quite as busy as it used to be, but the locals remain upbeat, and stylish new places are emerging. So if you’ve spent weeks hiking the jungle trails of Kalimantan or thirsting for a bar in deepest Papua, Kuta could be ideal for a few nights R and R, for this is where Indonesia slips on its boldest board shorts and really lets its hair down.<o:p></o:p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-50840752837565826182009-11-16T18:28:00.001-08:002010-01-22T07:24:53.493-08:00Nusa Lembongan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIWNfHrGcI/AAAAAAAAAKE/WhraRnJDmbo/s1600/Nusa+Lembongan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 102px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIWNfHrGcI/AAAAAAAAAKE/WhraRnJDmbo/s320/Nusa+Lembongan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404906923745810882" border="0" /></a>The most developed island for tourism is the delightfully laid-back Nusa Lembongan, which is free of cars, motorcycle noise and hassles. It has a local population of about 7000 people, mostly living in two small villages, Jungutbatu and Lembongan. Tourism money means that the power now stays on around the clock.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8685152149744112752.post-15390209552295253202009-11-16T18:22:00.000-08:002010-01-22T07:24:16.620-08:00Ubud<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIYH5ZxOmI/AAAAAAAAAKM/9ZiA42MQ1kU/s1600/Ubud.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 106px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UlTfSYEphAQ/SwIYH5ZxOmI/AAAAAAAAAKM/9ZiA42MQ1kU/s320/Ubud.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404909026745072226" border="0" /></a>Perched on the gentle slopes leading up towards the central mountains, Ubud is the other half of <st1:place st="on">Bali</st1:place>’s tourism duopoly. Unlike <st1:place st="on">South Bali</st1:place>, however, Ubud’s focus remains on the remarkable Balinese culture in its myriad forms. <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It’s not surprising that many people come to Ubud for a day or two and end up staying longer, drawn in by the rich culture and many activities. Besides the very popular dance-and-music shows, there are numerous courses on offer that allow you to become fully immersed in Balinese culture. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sensory pursuits are amply catered to with some of the best food on the island. From fabled world-class resorts to surprisingly comfortable little family-run inns, there is a fine choice of hotels. Many places come complete with their own spas, for hours or days of pampering packages.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Around Ubud are temples, ancient sites and whole villages producing handicrafts (albeit mostly for visitors). Although the growth of Ubud has engulfed several neighbouring villages, leading to an urban sprawl, parts of the surrounding countryside remain unspoiled, with lush rice paddies and towering coconut trees. You’d be remiss if you didn’t walk one or more of the dozens of paths during your stay<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1