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  1. 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…

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    Re: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by patriciasomewhere 25 May 2012

    Just to report that I took the driver MadeIndra recommended above. Putu was a fantastic driver. I changed my flight to a morning one and…

  3. 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,…

  4. 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

  5. putriduyung avatar

    RE: Indonesia : 3 week itinerary in August

    by putriduyung 23 May 2012

    Franc: You mention Ubud but on your agenda you only mention "north Bali" but Ubud is Central Bali. It's another 2 hours drive to the…

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    RE: Indonesia : 3 week itinerary in August

    by putriduyung 22 May 2012

    You didn't say where your Perama cruise is taking you to....?? Also, Flores is never crowded except at the far Western end at Labuhan…

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    RE: legian

    by surfboy 18 May 2012

    Amed, Tulamben or Lovina.. al fairly quiet and beach access..

  8. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: Bali : travel advise required

    by Konniandmatt 13 May 2012

    Hello ezekiel3: Please, peruse our independent travel notes about Bali and you will find specific details and some ideas about your holiday…

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    Re: Too Much Moving Around in Bali?

    by Konniandmatt 13 May 2012

    Hello Slugwex: Please, peruse our independent travel notes about Bali and you will find specific details and some ideas about your holiday:…

  10. emma33 avatar

    Re: Suggestions: Peaceful place(s) for a single female on a budget in Bali?

    by emma33 11 May 2012

    I would say Amed or the Gilis (particularly Gili Air). Both those places are good for just reading, relaxing and walking. (Although,…

  11. sb_sf avatar

    Suggestions: Peaceful place(s) for a single female on a budget in Bali?

    by sb_sf 11 May 2012

    I have been in Bali for two weeks with my friend - we have stayed near Seminyak, in Ubud, and in Munduk. Now my friend is leaving, and…

  12. JenniferJ avatar

    RE: Wanted some advice/ tips for travelling

    by JenniferJ 11 May 2012

    As a bagpacker, your first couple of nights in Bali could be in Kuta. Kuta has low cost accommodation in small hotels called losmen,.…

  13. Olid_Rori avatar

    RE: Best way to approach Mnt Bromo

    by Olid_Rori 10 May 2012

    Hi there. U can get Surabaya or Probolinggo (the city near Bromo) by train or bus. U get the train at 7.30 am. U can get bus direct 2…

  14. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Bali with Kids

    by MadeIndra 07 May 2012

    July and August are peak tourist times here in Bali. If you are staying in the south, i.e. Kuta/Legian, the traffic will be bone crunching.…

  15. DiFranco avatar

    Any Cheap Accommodation in Bali for Shoestring Travellers????

    by DiFranco 06 May 2012

    Arriving in Bali in next month(June)-part of 3 month Indonesia/Malaysia trip Looking for cheap places to stay in Bali - Denpassar, Ubud,…

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    RE: hot springs

    by MadeIndra 05 May 2012

    There are numerous hot springs in Bali and Lombok. In Bali the best are those near the Buddhist monastery Brahma Vihara Arama just west…

  17. LungPaul avatar

    RE: hot springs

    by LungPaul 05 May 2012

    There are hot springs (Air Panas) just off Samosir Island in North Sumatra and near Lovina in Bali that I can remember off the top of…

  18. pandu avatar

    RE: Book tour on arrival? Surabaya -> Bromo -> Ijen -> Bali

    by pandu 05 May 2012

    Hi, t4812. Did u arrive Sby already? U can compare your tour private price w/ cheaper. U can go 2 Probolinggo (the town before Bromo)…

  19. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by MadeIndra 03 May 2012

    For some reason I am not able to get into my private messages but you are welcome to write to me at MadeIndra@mail.com Right after you…

  20. patriciasomewhere avatar

    RE: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by patriciasomewhere 03 May 2012

    Yes, the Helen Flavel Foundation has located a sick child for me to help and Nyoman has been facilitating the process. He will help me…

  21. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by MadeIndra 03 May 2012

    You haven't said, but it sounds like you're going to be with the HFF for a few days...viz your volunteering. If that's the case, the…

  22. patriciasomewhere avatar

    RE: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by patriciasomewhere 03 May 2012

    Madeindra, believe it or not, I was put in contact with Putu and he is going to take me to Singaraja. Nice to know he comes highly recommend…

  23. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by MadeIndra 03 May 2012

    Patricia, I’ll send you a private message with the contact details for a great Balinese driver (his name is Putu) who while currently…

  24. patriciasomewhere avatar

    RE: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by patriciasomewhere 02 May 2012

    Thank you all for the prompt and complete information/suggestions. I think I'll go with MadeIndra and Putriduyung suggestions. I will…

  25. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: How do I get fromDEMPASAR TO SINGARAJA or LOVINA?

    by MadeIndra 02 May 2012

    She could easily grab a bungkus (take out meal) on the way up, and guess what, those roomy late model SUV's the Balinese drivers use are…

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