I forgot to add that while Eri was indeed “lost” at the various Hindu temples in Singapore, that was not the case in Bangkok where she...
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A long time permanent resident of Ubud, Bali, Indonesia where my Balinese wife and I are raising our three sons, I write and publish articles relating to travel, early Indonesian history, Balinese culture and the arts.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spiders in Indonesia in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spiders in Indonesia in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Hi Mimpi,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Opening a guesthouse/resturant in Bali in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
There is an over supply of rooms in Bali, but not in budget class accommodations. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First time backpacking in Asia!! in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
"And Don't Pay Your Ubud Hotel For A Grossly Overpriced Driver To Pick You Up At The Bali Airport Dressed In His Formal Balinese Attire As...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ubud - rice fields in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Tezza, check out The White House...no, not Obama's, the one in Ubud. We've been sending folks there for many years and no complaints yet...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Opening a guesthouse/resturant in Bali in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Putri, there is always two sides to a coin, and as you suggest, it can go both ways. The only problem though is that among the many, many...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spiders in Indonesia in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
The major difference between Indian Hinduism and Bali Hindu Agama is twofold. The primary difference is that in Bali,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spiders in Indonesia in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Hold on Mimpi! Some cows (depending on their color) are indeed sacred in Bali...just ask Made. Moreover the Balinese that do not eat...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kuching - voluntary work and vegetarian food in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
While not in Kuching, this is one of the best organizations (NGO) dedicated to the preservation of orangutans and they welcome volunteer...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Keris, The Soul of Indonesia in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
As a follow up to my original post, this story may be of interest as well: http://www.homeinbali.com/forum/topic/6334-the-great-kris-hunt/
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Java, Bali and Tana Toraja in 3 weeks - too rushed? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
@post #33...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Opening a guesthouse/resturant in Bali in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Before you consider such a venture you should come to Bali for at least 6 months and live here while checking out various locations and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Learning to Dive - Pulau Weh, Bali, Gili Islands? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
My personal recommendation is Eco-Dive in Amed, Bali. The Amed area of Bali is one of the best areas to learn diving and earn your...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Java, Bali and Tana Toraja in 3 weeks - too rushed? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
The best way to find out about Balinese temple ceremonies is to ask a Balinese as they will at least know what's going on in their village....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Culturally appropraite clothing for Indonesia in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
@ post #11 You gotta hand it to Chinese business people! LOL!
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