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Bali Pictorial
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 23 April 2012
Those who know us well – especially fellow nomads – have expressed surprise that we spent so much time in Bali, a destination they associate with package tourism and sprawling resorts. In all honesty, I avoided Bali on my first trip to Indonesia ignorantly dismissing the island as little more than tourist central. But guess [...]
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Thomas vs. Philip Morrisovich
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 18 April 2012
Monkeys (and Russians) just want to have fun. But when this unsuspecting Russian tourist graciously offered a Balinese macaque a lit cigarette to clear his primate palette, ultra-radical environmental activist Thomas had to put the kibosh on the poor tourist’s Slavic fun. Alerted from my perch atop a nearby temple by the booming echoes of Thomas’ [...]
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Explorations in Ubud
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 16 April 2012
A massive cloud of laziness descended upon us in Ubud. I guess even nomadic souls need some downtime every now and then. Luckily, the motivationally challenged can find plenty to do within a few minutes of the center of town. Check out our mini-gallery above for some ideas.
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Babi Guling
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 13 April 2012
One great thing about Bali, and probably what makes the island so popular, is the Hindu influence and the associated culture and cuisine that come with it. Ubud, in particular, offers many different foods I’ve come to miss while traveling in the Muslim regions of Indonesia – the number one being pork. And not just [...]
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Back to Bali
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 11 April 2012
After Sumba, Thomas and I needed a break in Bali. A few months of adventure in eastern Indonesia will leave even the most intrepid traveler inspired yet exhausted. What better place to relax a little than in Ubud. It’s not exactly off the beaten track, but there’s great food, some nice galleries, great walks in [...]
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Travel Bali
Blog: My Little Nomads - 31 January 2012
The best articles and information on traveling to Bali. Continue reading → Related Articles: Washington DC With Kids – The Best Things To Do Cheap Hotels In New York City
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Linda Garland Estate (Panchoran Retreat) Ubud, Bali
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 7 January 2012
Five Luscious Villa uniquely designed in the middle of natural Ubud landscape. Linda Garland Estate, also known as Panchoran Retreat, offer you a place to recharge the weary soul in the nature, in the middle of Tjampuhan River Flow, and tropical rainforest.
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Bali: Meet the local
Blog: The Art of Slow Travel - 12 December 2011
This post is part of the Slow Bali article series. After a couple of hours walking through the rice fields with our guide, we reach a DIY structure covered by a tin roof and filled with scraps of metal and other bits and bobs, surrounded by coconut trees. An old, wiry Balinese man appears from [...]
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Ubud is about the rice fields
Blog: The Art of Slow Travel - 5 December 2011
This post is part of the Slow Bali article series. For me, Ubud was about the rice fields. The village itself did not impress because it had been taken over by greed and tackiness, but at the edges of Ubud are its verdant rice fields, and a rice field walk was one of the highlights [...]
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My favourite bit of Ubud: The Monkey Forest
Blog: The Art of Slow Travel - 28 November 2011
This post is part of the Slow Bali article series. While I did not fall in love with Ubud as a whole, I am completely in love with the sacred monkey forest. Everyday, I walked through it in order to reach Ubud, as my hotel was situated in the South, right by the forest. I [...]
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Ubud, I do not love you
Blog: The Art of Slow Travel - 21 November 2011
This post is part of the Slow Bali article series. Ubud, I do not love you, because people have ruined you with their greed. Before visiting you, I was told by many travellers how much you were loved, and how beautiful you were, but when I arrived, I found a Disneyland. Your people are master [...]
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A Taste of Kopi Luwak
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 26 September 2011
We first mentioned kopi luwak, or palm civet coffee, while we were traveling in Vietnam. Considered the most expensive coffee in the world (yes, even more expensive than Starbucks), the beans undergo one unusual step in the processing which leaves some people gulping in delight and others gagging in disgust. Coffee berries are fed to [...]
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Eat, Play, Tough Love
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 24 September 2011
“What do you mean a bicycle tour? Leave the villa and the pool?” I screeched in hysteria. I was in one of my lazy moods. “It’s time to wean you off this luxury,” Tony replied mockingly as he continued packing for the trip to Ubud, the place where Elizabeth Gilbert found love in Eat, Pray, [...]
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The Sunday Six: Places to Stay in Bali that Aren’t Kuta
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 31 July 2011
Bedugul Sitting by an open fire in the evening and picking your own strawberries in the morning is not what most people associate with Bali. Which is precisely why you...
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Hotel Review: Tegal Sari Ubud, Bali
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 9 July 2011
Rumors has said that it is hard to get a reservation in Hotel Tegal Sari, Ubud. So, when finally we can sneak in one night here, we can't wait to experience what Tegal Sari has to offer
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Photo Of the Week: Panchoran Retreat, Ubud, Bali
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 30 June 2011
A place for nature's lover at the heart of Bali. Located in Nyuh Kuning, the estate has a strong focus of Bamboo. The 5 house estate is available for rent, for those who want a piece of mind in Bali.
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The Best Hotels in Bali with Kids
Blog: My Little Nomads - 4 May 2011
Most popular post: Greek Island vacations Most emailed post: How to find the cheapest airline flights 10 fantastic hotels in Bali, from budget to luxury resort.
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Photo of the Week: Morning Tea at Nick’s Pension Ubud
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 30 April 2011
The Balcony of our Bungalow facing the green lush forest in the middle of Ubud. Every Morning, the Hotel staff will serve hot tea to start the day. Location: Nick’s Pension Ubud, Bali Read the full review of the hotel here: http://dawnabroad.com/destination/indonesia/bali/hotel-review-nicks-pension-ubud-bali/
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Happy Birthday! It’s Briby Time!
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 9 April 2011
As I set out to collect my spawn from the airport, on my birthday, I am feeling quietly smug about not having paid a single bribe, in three months in...
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Viaje a Indonesia (Java y Bali), día 9: Ubud
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 27 March 2011
Ubud, 24 de octubre de 2010.Esa mañana me despertó el olor a incienso. Eran las 7.30 am y las empleadas del hotel estaban haciendo las ofrendas a los espíritus, consistentes en cestitos de bambú con flores frescas de colores, algo de comida e incienso. El desayuno era tan completo que tuve que preguntar si realmente estaba incluido en los escasos 20 euros que nos costaba la habitación por noche y, mientras degustábamos nuestro desayuno, contemplamos cómo el vecino trabajaba en su pequeño campo de arroz.
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Viaje a Indonesia (Java y Bali), día 10: Goa Gajah, Gunung Kawi y el lago Bator en moto
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 27 March 2011
Ubud, 25 de octubre de 2010Esa mañana nos levantamos pronto porque, como no sabíamos cuántas horas nos llevaría la excursión en moto, queríamos aprovechar al máximo las horas de sol. Así que a las 8.30h ya estábamos en marcha.
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Viaje a Indonesia (Java y Bali), día 12: Singaraja, Gitgit y Jatiluwih
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 27 March 2011
Singaraja, 27 de octubre de 2010
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Viaje a Indonesia (Java y Bali), día 13 :Ubud
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 26 March 2011
Ubud, 28 de octubre de 2010Esa mañana me volvió a despertar el olor a incienso. En la agenda solo había una palabra: vacaciones. No había ningún plan para el día, solo descansar, pasear y poco más. Nos levantamos y desayunamos unas creps de plátano y azúcar de caña que estaban buenísimas.
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VIAJE A INDONESIA, DÍA 8: KAWAH IJEN Y LLEGADA A BALI
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 13 March 2011
Meseta de Ijen, 23 de octubre de 2010.3.30 am. Sobre la mesa del restaurante nos encontramos un sándwich de contenido incierto envuelto en papel de film y un huevo duro para desayunar. Luego metimos las maletas en la furgoneta y a las cuatro de la mañana nos pusimos en marcha. Tras una hora por un tortuoso y oscuro camino, llegamos a la falda del volcán Kawah Ijen. Desde ese punto nos esperaban 3.000 metros de ascensión, unos 45 minutos para piernas rápidas y casi el doble para mí.
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In Conversation
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 9 March 2011
Her voice catches me first. It’s actressy, well-honed, modulated, and, my lord, it carries. It’s like Princess Diana in her “three people in this marriage” era, only the accent’s East...
