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West Bali

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

West Bali is an interesting part of the island, in fact it is the least visited part of Bali as far as foreign tourists are concerned. Three districts cover west Bali, which are Jembrana, Tabanan and Buleleng.

Original post by Nick

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Changing your appearance to visit Bali

October 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

An article on WorldHum talks about how your appearance will affect your experience while travelling in foreign countries. Particularly a woman asks should she cover up her dreadlocks for a visit to Singapore. There was a time when she would not of been allowed into Singapore with that hairstyle, but times have changed.

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Foreign Embassies & Consulates in Jakarta

October 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and as such is the location of foreign embassies. If you are travelling to Bali and lose your passport, you may need to visit Jakarta to get a new one issue. Likewise, foreigners married to Indonesians may have to go to Jakarta for an interview with their spouse in […]

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Accessing Bali

October 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Bali is one of the most unique islands in the world, because of its geography and people. Bali and its colorful culture have been touted since the 1930’s, back then New York newspapers reporting a ‘lost paradise’ rediscovered, complete with decadent ceremonies, topless women, mysterious spirituality, all played out in front of a tropical backdrop […]

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Bali’s coral reefs

October 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

Coral reefs form large sections of the Bali coastline. A coral reef is an enormous natural object made of limestone, created by small sea creatures called Anthozoa. Coral reefs and the tiny polyps are extremely sensitive to their environment, small changes in ocean temperatures, salinity and other factors. Slight changes in the amount dissolved particles […]

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Trees in Bali

October 1st, 2007 · No Comments

Bali is a rich in flora. One of the first things visitors will notice is the amount of trees, even in downtown areas. In the foothills of the large volcanoes, Gunung Agung, Gunung Batur, Gunung Batukaru etc. it is possible to look out and see nothing but a carpet of green. Balinese people use trees […]

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North Bali: Seririt & Banjar

September 28th, 2007 · No Comments

North Bali has some breathtaking scenery. Most tourist don’t make it to the north coast, or if they do its an overnight stop in Lovina then back to Kuta. Take for example the ricefields and mountains that extend from coastal Seririt up towards Pupuan, simply gorgeous!
If you plan on taking a trip to the north […]

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Disease and treatment in Bali

September 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Before you visit Bali be sure to check up with your local GP, on the vaccination requirements. Taking a look at the CDC website, you’d need multiple vaccinations for Bali, but in reality you don’t really need many.
Here is a look at the possible diseases you can contract in Bali and how to recognize them.
•Hepatitis:
There […]

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Balinese turtles struggling for survival: Part II

September 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Turtle sate is a delicious snack, no doubt about it, the meat having a tuna-like quality and the spicy Balinese sauce. The turtle trade in Bali developed to be an underground industry centered in Tanjung (Cape) Benoa. Modern science has had an effect on the laws governing the capture of turtles and sale of their […]

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Balinese turtles struggling for survival: Part I

September 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Turtles are deeply important to the Balinese and relevant to their culture. The most important structure in a Balinese temple is the padmasana (Lotus Throne) which is located at the back / right side of the jeroan (inner courtyard). The padmasana is a tall pyramidal shape about 4 meters tall with an empty throne on […]

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