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10 days in Bali

by teacherjaclyn 29 May 2012

After great advice on the forum, we have decided to spend ten days in Bali. If we spent 5 days in Ubud, what should be our next stop…
Re: 25 days in Indonesia: which islands?

by Monja16 28 May 2012

I've done the typical 'Indonesia for beginners' tour of East Java and Bali, so my advice is limited to these. We've had 21 days and easily…
RE: Convertible Pants to Shorts (with short shorts)

by chilipepper21 28 May 2012

A sarong actually Batty, for men and women to enter the temples up in Ubud, you have to wear a sarong. Quite nice though, with the temps…
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 fiancé will join us but they only have a week and want to relax…
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…
RE: 20 days to spend in Java and Bali - August 2012 - help needed!!!!

by ashley6 27 May 2012

thomassasodondi; I really urge you to use a guide in Yogja for at least 2 days whether it is the one we have used twice and will be using…
RE: Melaka

by Hepburnsprings 27 May 2012

Great , just what I was wondering about , thanks lucapal , will concentrate on Ubud where we are staying
RE: Melaka

by lucapal 27 May 2012

I don't think there is a lot of local craft... It seemed to be mostly food or mass-produced tourist tat...... Personally I'd buy in…
Re: Bali Solo Travel recs

by Jelila 27 May 2012

Hello, this is Jelila in Ubud, Bali Thanks for mentioning me! Just to let you know (perhaps for your next visit to Ubud...) that I…
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.” …
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…
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…
RE: 20 days to spend in Java and Bali - August 2012 - help needed!!!!

by ashley6 24 May 2012

From your question you are already ticked withn your flights but if the change fee is not high and you could go to Bali first the advise…
RE: 20 days to spend in Java and Bali - August 2012 - help needed!!!!

by jssmckinley 24 May 2012

In Bali, I recommend you stay at their popular villa accommodation packages especially those around Jimbaran or in Ubud.
RE: Two Weeks in Bali/Lombok in June, open to other suggestions.

by putriduyung 24 May 2012

Are you the same Seamus who is so well "loved" by Mutt Romney that you had to spend 12 hours on the hood of the car in a small cage? …
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by dougv 24 May 2012

I still enjoy Bali. I don't know nearly as much about the Balinese as I should and even less about the Island than I could, but then,…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by MadeIndra 24 May 2012

While discussion among western tourists about tourism on Bali and its effects on the ecology and the people might be fun, they are all…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by geedevine 24 May 2012

#22 Karlo - lucapals new spokesperson. Actually I am aware of what you say and yes I accept that Bali has always been an affordable place…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by salud 24 May 2012

If in Ubud have the fried duck. Restaurant's name is Crazy Duck. It is memorable, but as everything, everywhere costs more , nowadays…
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…
RE: 11 Nights - Bali to Singapore - Itinerary help needed!

by LA_FadeAway 23 May 2012

We haven't booked a flight to Singapore yet. We can fly from Denpasar or from Yogyakarta. I need to get my itinerary sorted so that I…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by Karlo 23 May 2012

"Although traditionally Bali has been promoted and developed as a high-end expensive destination (this was Indonesian Government policy…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by lucapal 23 May 2012

As i made clear...I am not making any judgement on whether cheap.middle or high end tourism is the best. Personally I love Ubud and I…
Re: Volunteer Work after Retirement

by ciglre 23 May 2012

My dad did some voluntary work in Bali for an organisation called BARC (http://www.balidogrefuge.com/volunteer.htm). They always need…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by geedevine 23 May 2012

#15 Yes I have been all over Indonesia for both work and pleasure and I have a degree in Asian Studies majoring in Indonesian History,…