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  1. GaryD avatar

    RE: 25 days in Indonesia: which islands?

    by GaryD 29 May 2012

    I was in Flores in March this year. The Australian and Swiss governments were promoting a walk near Labuan Bajo, You can return to Lombok…

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    Re: Bali 3 night/4 day itinerary

    by aweingar 28 May 2012

    We are renting a house this summer near Candi dasa. My daughter and fiancĂ© will join us but they only have a week and want to relax…

  3. GaryD avatar

    RE: Bali and surrounds

    by GaryD 20 May 2012

    I like eastern Bali. You could do a day hike from Tirta Gangga to Tenganan.

  4. madebreks avatar

    RE: Bali, this August, 3 Days trip

    by madebreks 11 May 2012

    Hi.. The Idea is centralize in Ubud then do exploring East Bali area such as: Mother tample of Besakih, Tirta Gangga water palace and…

  5. emma33 avatar

    RE: Too Much Moving Around in Bali?

    by emma33 08 May 2012

    The only thing I'd consider changing is maybe spending 2 nights in Sideman instead of 1, and cutting 1 day off Ubud. But, the good thing…

  6. GaryD avatar

    RE: Bali - General 101 Help!

    by GaryD 28 April 2012

    1. Parta Inn, Padang Bai Rp 100,000 per night or Zen Inn. Padang Bai 200,000per night 2. There are many Dive Shops in Padang Bai 3.…

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    RE: Where and what time of the year is good for seeing rice terraces on Bali?

    by GaryD 12 April 2012

    Four weeks ago, I went to Tampaksiring in Bali to see the Gunung Kawi monuments. There were spectacular rice terraces to be seen as I…

  8. LexS avatar

    RE: Bali- 2 wk. itinerary ideas please

    by LexS 23 March 2012

    For a real "local" experience, the huge labyrinth of a market in Amlapura would fit the bill. Baskets, sarongs, spices, livestock of all…

  9. GaryD avatar

    RE: Bali: Quiet, cheap, cool place one week?

    by GaryD 23 February 2012

    Tirta Gangga is a quiet place with lots of good walks. There is no nightlife there. On the coast is Padang Bai with a nice beach at Bias…

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    RE: full day trek for photography in Bali

    by TopengEmas 14 February 2012

    Those two suggestions already made, Tirta Gangga and Sideman are truly a photographer's heaven if it's landscape photography that most…

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    RE: Motorbiking Route in Bali

    by timdog 09 February 2012

    I think that may be a bit long a route... How about trimming it a bit and sticking to the east? Head down from Ubud via Gianyar to the…

  12. LexS avatar

    Re: Backpacking Indonesia - 5 week itinerary

    by LexS 05 February 2012

    I agreee that the Amed area is nice. Very rural with beautiful coves that offer great snorkeling/diving. Snorkel right from the beach…

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    Re: Bali in 5 nights based in Candi Dasa

    by cawmac 29 January 2012

    Hi jfgalavis.We are spending a week in Candi Dasa in March-our sixth visit.We recommend the following. 1.Hire a boatman to take you snorkel…

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    RE: Ugly bali

    by anjali 26 January 2012

    TimDog, I am pretty sure the Balinese ended up understanding the geese and golden egg concept , and even if they did not, there will…

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    RE: best place to stay in bali for a solo female traveller

    by merantau 26 January 2012

    When you leave the arrival lounge there is a small taxi kiosk on your right. There's usually drivers waiting around. In the kiosk you…

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    RE: Bali 2 birds with one stone

    by bude 13 November 2011

    Pemuteran is good for snorkelling but its not really going to meet your other criteria. Not so many cafes and restaurants. I don't recall…

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    RE: Bali 2 birds with one stone

    by arizona 11 November 2011

    Sanur, yes. Though 'including walking especially in nature' is apart from the long and nice beachwalk (or good path parrallel) not within…

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    RE: Solo female traveller Bali

    by MisterSteve 15 October 2011

    Primary Risks to Western Travelers: (1). *The Indonesian Gigolos* -- Hundreds of them wherever lots of single tourist girls go, principall…

  19. emma33 avatar

    RE: Experiences requested in homestays or village life in beautiful landscapes

    by emma33 02 October 2011

    Hi Karen, Ubud might suit you; there is a lot of yoga that goes on there and most of the budget accommodation is in bungalows or rooms…

  20. adenan avatar

    Re: Last minute Bali itinerary advice needed

    by adenan 14 August 2011

    minutes advice change 19 Jakarta 20 South Bali - arrive afternoon,Jimbaran beach for dinner and waiting sun goes down 21 South Bali -…

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    RE: travel times in Bali

    by MisterSteve 01 August 2011

    I highly recommend that you spend at least TWO Full days in East Bali/Northeast Bali, including preferably 2 or 3 nights there. You need…

  22. travelchick32 avatar

    travel times in Bali

    by travelchick32 01 August 2011

    Hi I will be in Bali in Sept. I have been doing some research and would like to visit the areas around Munduk(northern Bali) and Jatiluwih(…

  23. MisterSteve avatar

    RE: Info climbing Mt Batur

    by MisterSteve 27 July 2011

    East and Northeast Bali - including visits to and around Candidasa, Tenganan, Padangbai, Tirtagangga, Snorkling on a day trip to the Amed…

  24. MJCnDPS avatar

    RE: Proposing to Girl Friend in Bali

    by MJCnDPS 07 July 2011

    You could do it on horseback on the beach at Umalas Stables www.balionhorse.com. I thought after a sunrise trek would be good too. I'm…

  25. sonnyone avatar

    Central Java and Bali, September, a bit of everything?

    by sonnyone 22 May 2011

    Hello all, (Apologies about the previous messages - I'm trying to delete them through the editing function, but can't seem to do it yet)…

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