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a unique villa : bambu indah villa

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You feel bored with hotels and villas with modern in style and wanted to experience living somewhere that feels very traditional, very naturally, and feel how the local community baliā€™s living? you could try Bambu Indah villa if so. Bambu Indah villa is a unique villa . Where most of other villas are in modern style and luxury, Bambu Indah Villa instead use the traditional style but still retaining the luxury and elegant stay. located in the village of Baung, Sayan, 15 minutes south of central Ubud . The villa is comprised of seven unique Javanese houses. These are historic traditional homes built by Javanese tribes over 100 years ago. They are hand-carved teak wood, some intricately painted and all finished with thatched grass roofs. These houses once served as the residences of a Javanese nobleman (as bridal homes). John Hardy brought them from Java and lovingly restored them to serve as accommodation to many of his guests as well as a private hotel. They dig a beautiful rive...

a unique house in sidakarya

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I had hesitated to put this post in this blog. Then I think, at least this does not deviate completely from the theme of this blog, that is a picture of Bali and its life. Yes, I found this unique house in Bali, so I feel that I deserve to add it as an article. At noon today, when the sun is just right above my head, even though the weather was so hot I made time to look around the city of Denpasar. This time my destination is Sidakarya Sesetan. There are not so many really interesting things from this place actually. I just want to see the temple is quite famous for its palace and if lucky I could see the sidakarya mask dance and take their picture. Whether because of daydreaming, I had a wrong turn at the crossroads and headed to Jl. Tukad Petanu which continued lead to Kertha Dalem. Shortly after realized I had taken the wrong way I am about to turn around. But then I saw this home located a few meters in front of me. Because the house is interesting, I got down a bit and wanted...

bali's serious cases : rabies

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Well it is not a good news for visitors that planning to go to Bali, but we should tell the story so you wouldnā€™t feel sorry later. Here in Bali, there are so many living creatures or pets that live in stray or not owned by people. And most of them are in very bad condition. You can see on the picture, they are all ugly and not very well welcomed on houses. The bad news is, the government isnā€™t taking this problem seriously. That is why, there are cases about death because of rabies in very large number in each region in Bali. Well, we heard the cases is much more for locals and just very few recorded they have issues on tourist. But the result of it is not come in zero number at all. So you may as well aware of it. Just to be careful on cases. Donā€™t let you add the number of cases. Based on the article I read in okezone.com , they say the rabies has attack 239 villages in Bali. They recorded 75 cases on this 2010. and most of those cases are happen in Karangasem, Buleleng, and Ba...

read the sign board

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Find information with read the sign board Okay so now you are in Bali. You're in a world almost completely unfamiliar to you, Yes definitely if this is the first time you come here. No need to feel nervous or awkward, Bali has been so used to overcome the travelers like you. All you have to do is respond and read every sign board provided. All right I give you example. When you try to visit the temple of Besakih, you will find a sign board that says you are required to wear traditional clothing to enter them, and women who are menstruating are not allowed to enter. It seems clear enough, and do not even try to play with it. They have good reason to put these boards and it is good for all of us. Next you need to do after the response and reading the information, is asked. Almost every tourism spot in Bali has a information center or the officer who is ready to provide information when you ask. Ask them how you can get into this Besakih temple. They will be happy to explain it to ...

cheap accomodation at popies alley in Kuta

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Some time ago I have mentioned that there are 2 things that are less in Kuta. The first is traffic jam, and the second is there are no stuff that are cheap! Yes it does apply to all streets of Kuta and Legian, but does not apply in this popies alley. Actually Popies is an alley that connects directly to the main road of Kuta. But there is little noticeable difference here. Things that are sold and lodging in this place quite a lot cheaper than what's on the main street of Kuta. No wonder this place is really liked and known well by the backpacker. For those of you who want to save money that you would spend during the holidays, or if you are an adventurer, inn in popies is the perfect place for you. In this place, you can stay with only IDR 50,000 or USD $ 5 only per night. If you want to stay in a long time, they will provide special rates and various discounts. It's just that they do not have a swimming pool and the rooms are just in ordinary conditions without any special...

ultimate holiday destination

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The ultimate holiday destination can be truly justified by the beautiful island of Bali. It is located in Indonesia and is one of the wealthiest regions of the country owing to its huge tourist attraction feature that sees an influx of foreign visitors into the island all throughout the year. It is an unsurpassable and ultimate holiday destination island. Each year thousands of tourists flock in this island to experience the paradise on earth. It is the most enchanting island with an exotic view of the magnificent bounties of nature. The exotic beaches and the beautiful landscapes never fail to sweep you off your feet. Apart from the obvious beach attractions present in this embodiment of heaven on earth, you also get to witness the tropical lush green landscapes and erupted volcanoes. Animal lovers can also embellish the vast wildlife presence in the island. Following are some of the major attractions of Bali: Kuta Beach Located in south Bali, Kuta is an elongated sandy beach in...

Construction in the middle of the road. Help or trouble?

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On some streets from Tuban to Kuta lately there are a lot of construction and repairment. It certainly noble goal, namely to progress and better infrastructure. But when the project lasted for months duration will it still helps the society? Let us take an example at a crossroads to the beach of Kuta, Legian, and Centro. Road area is very narrow to pass for two vehicle. On a normal day without any road construction there have been frequent traffic jams. Now the situation gets worse with the construction. Not only the noise, dust generated was very bad for the situation around. Though these places are tourism places where many tourists passing by and many restaurants and even hotels and other resorts, not whether this will interfere with them? Conducting renewal and repair is a good thing even very good. Establishment of infrastructure for the comfort and progress of society is very commendable, but when it lasts for months without clear when it will finish, we