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  1. emma33 avatar

    RE: Bali & Lombok without beaches

    by emma33 29 May 2012

    In Bali, I was also going to suggest the Sideman area, or Tirtagganga (lovely hiking, budget accommodation, and a water palace), or Munduk…

  2. crosskeyscottage avatar

    Re: Bali & Lombok without beaches

    by crosskeyscottage 29 May 2012

    If you go to Bali, take a few days out in the Sidemen Valley in East Bali. It is the old Bali where traditions and the culture are still…

  3. Marit15 avatar

    Re: Thinking of living in Kuta, Lombok. What's the internet like there?

    by Marit15 29 May 2012

    There's a fast internetconnection at Cafe7 (next to the Spot Bungalows). You can even Skype there. But if you want to use internet exte…

  4. jssmckinley avatar

    RE: Bali and Lombok

    by jssmckinley 28 May 2012

    Probably, I recommend you try staying first in Seminyak for your rest and getting accustomed to the place. Then if you want to go for…

  5. susan2003au avatar

    Australians Driving in Malaysia

    by susan2003au 28 May 2012

    My partner and I (from Australia) have only travelled to one other Asian country, Indonesia (Bali, Kuta). We did not and would not want…

  6. Mimpimanislombok avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by Mimpimanislombok 28 May 2012

    Where in Lombok are you heading? If you are going to Gilis the Fast Boats are a good option. On the other hand if you are heading down…

  7. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by MadeIndra 26 May 2012

    “I don't consider pirating power from a light pole to be very representative of the highlights of unspoiled Balinese consciousness.” …

  8. Karlo avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by Karlo 26 May 2012

    #67, I can return to Bali pretty much at will. I just passed up the opportunity last month, opting for Sumatra instead. - No doubt there…

  9. terrastra avatar

    Re: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by terrastra 26 May 2012

    Hi, I did the reverse route 10 days ago and had a bit of hard time finding recent accurate information. After some quick "market research…

  10. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by MadeIndra 25 May 2012

    @ #62 For some areas of Bali, in particular the south, what you write Karlo is mostly dead on accurate, but overall your comments are…

  11. greenkhan avatar

    Bali and Lombok

    by greenkhan 25 May 2012

    Hello, I am heading to Bali with GF from Aug 5th - 21st, but have no idea where to start. I have looked at many other postings and sites,…

  12. GaryD avatar

    RE: A place for 1 month in Indonesia

    by GaryD 24 May 2012

    1. Gilis 2. Padang Bai 3. Kuta, Lombok 4. Lovina

  13. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by MadeIndra 23 May 2012

    “The villages around Ubud were distinct little entities, not a homogenized ground zero for villas and megaresorts.” The villages arou…

  14. leanneclarke avatar

    RE: Ubud

    by leanneclarke 23 May 2012

    Thansk Ciglre that all sounds reasonable to me. It doesn't sound over priced as my friend told me. Also as you said Kuta and all those…

  15. ciglre avatar

    RE: Ubud

    by ciglre 23 May 2012

    It is more touristy, therefore yes, it is in general a bit more expensive. In particular during the high season, when prices of hotels…

  16. ciglre avatar

    Re: BALI - - - Cost per day (June/July)

    by ciglre 23 May 2012

    Hi! Of course what to do and what to visit depends on your interests! I would personally spend one week at the seaside to relax or do…

  17. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by MadeIndra 23 May 2012

    “Ya, I agree with what you say....unfortunately LP is taken as a "bible" instead of a guide book only, and it's filled with misinformation…

  18. geedevine avatar

    Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by geedevine 23 May 2012

    It seems strange to me that even though Bali is the outstanding favourite among foreign visitors to Indonesia, it seems to have fallen…

  19. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Best to buy a new diving mask at home or buy/rent one in Bali?

    by MadeIndra 23 May 2012

    There are a few excellent dive shops on Bali, mainly in Kuta…just do a Google search. However, as most all the goods are imported,…

  20. SeamusDDog avatar

    Two Weeks in Bali/Lombok in June, open to other suggestions.

    by SeamusDDog 22 May 2012

    Hello Thorn-tree-ers! We a looking for suggestions for Bali and Lombok for two weeks in June. We have a villa booked in northern Bali…

  21. GeoffW avatar

    RE: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by GeoffW 22 May 2012

    Ah, where is their office in Kuta?

  22. bec007 avatar

    RE: Bali and surrounds

    by bec007 22 May 2012

    Hi thanks for the responses. So far we've got three days booked at a place in Tabanan. That only leaves us with 10 full days. I was…

  23. TopSportsman avatar

    RE: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by TopSportsman 21 May 2012

    I believe that the Kuta main office of PT Central Kuta is still located on Jalan Legian, well north of the Perama office, but on the same…

  24. GeoffW avatar

    RE: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by GeoffW 21 May 2012

    #15, so where exactly is their main branch in Kuta. Last year in Kuta all the small places that had great rates turned out to be too good…

  25. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: hong kong

    by MadeIndra 21 May 2012

    No worries Stevie boy, you couldn't even afford a drink of water at the terrace bar. Stick to doing Kuta, Bali on ten dollars a day...which…

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