tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:04:05 +0000Bali Travel Reviews - All About Bali Travel and Tourism: Travel Destination and Major Attraction Around Bali Island.http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)Blogger110125balitravelshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-1750241386594241126Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:03:00 +00002009-07-19T18:04:05.381+09:00Travel DestinationThe villages of Kintamani and Penelokan provide a great view of the active Mount Batur and its fantastic lake. Seven miles of diameter and sixty feet of deep, boiler of Batur are astonishing simply. Of Penelokan, to take the Kedisan way in the borders from the lake in where the boats can be rented to cross themselves raises to Trunyan. The spectacular mountainous region around Kintamani with its http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/kintamani-and-penelokan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-8421811348744441182Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:42:00 +00002009-07-18T17:42:26.851+09:00Travel DestinationPadang Bai is a harbour where small and big ships drop their anchors. This area develops as a tourist object for some attractions it has, such as white sand, the beautiful surroundings and the amazing underwater panorama. Besides, the daily life of the traditional fishermen and the busy crowd in the harbour becomes another plus point of this area.This tourist object is also known for its sacred http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/padang-bai.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-104299763367705582Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:39:00 +00002009-07-16T05:40:17.462+09:00Travel DestinationThe fishing and farming village of Kedisan, the community almost directly beneath Penelokan (three km), has foodstalls, pasar area, extensive gardens (oranges, corn, peanuts), souvenir shops, bemo terminal, a big parking lot, ticket office, and boat landing. The weather is exceedingly mild and enjoyable. Few mosquitoes but some flies due to the extensive gardens. No telephone or fax machines. http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/kedisan-village.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-982705519216946146Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:51:00 +00002009-07-14T06:52:48.861+09:00ShoppingTravel DestinationBali is known as a treasure house of interesting goods to buy. Products of various kinds from traditional antiques to the latest quality fashions in extraordinary displays await the shoppers. It is quite common to bargain in markets, shops and art shops for buyers, so having a good price is partly dependent upon one's smartness in bargaining. Splendid local hand woven materials, silver and gold http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/balis-traditional-markets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-5673979107553504870Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:17:00 +00002009-07-13T06:17:27.146+09:00Travel DestinationLying on the western shore of Lake Batur, along the roller-coaster road from Kedisan to Songan, the resort village of Toya Bungkah features an invigorating hot springs, massive cinemascopic views, and a black-sand beach. Many travelers choose to stay in Toya Bungkah rather than Kedisan because the latter has too many Bali Aga while the former is more a mixture of Balinese and Javanese. Watch yourhttp://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/toya-bungkah-village.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-9114510497620176662Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:04:00 +00002009-07-11T07:04:56.522+09:00Travel DestinationSecret Bay is the more poetic name given by Bali's diving community to Gilimanuk Bay, adjacent to where the ferries to and from Java dock. It is about 20mins by road from Labuan Lalang/ Menjangan and located in West Bali National Park. The bay is about 2km wide, very shallow (3-12M), contains two small islands, and has some areas of mangrove. Being the only bay off the narrow Bali Strait, where http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/bali-scuba-diving-site-secret-bay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-5930997539901498873Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:21:00 +00002009-07-08T07:22:23.430+09:00Travel DestinationBajra Sandhi Monument is monument of Balinese People Struggle. This Monument is recognized by the name of Bajra Sandhi because its form looking like Bajra or Genta or bell used by all Hindu Priest in reading off Weda holy sentence (mantra) at religious ceremony. This monument is built in the year 1987, opened by president of Megawati Sukarno Putri on 14 June 2003. the purpose of this monument http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/bajra-sandhi-monument.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-569694782932289284Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:10:00 +00002009-07-06T07:11:11.966+09:00Travel DestinationUbud has been a "royal town" for over a hundred years. Its princes, who bear the title "Tjokorda" or "Agung" still live in traditional palaces, called "Puris". Be aware, however, that every place called "puri" is not a royal palace. The word has been used quite liberally of late. Also be aware that there is not one palace in Ubud, but many, most of them clustered around the main cross-roads near http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/ubuds-royal-palace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-1295346136656698146Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:18:00 +00002009-07-04T08:19:23.761+09:00Travel DestinationBesides rice, Bali grows various kinds of plants ranging from flowers, spices, fruits, and coffee. If you tour to Mount Batur, you will pass a village called Seribatu village (ca 15 kms from Kintamani). The villagers here, instead of planting rice, plant coffee, chocolate, cloves, vanilla, jackfruit (not johnfruit), snake skinned fruit, durian, and pineapple. You can stop here briefly and have a http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/bali-coffee-tasting-at-seribatu-village.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-3705040817248574820Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:40:00 +00002009-07-02T10:40:55.310+09:00Travel DestinationPuncak Mangu Temple is located on the rim of the caldera above Lake Bratan. What the temple on top of Gunung Abang is to the people of the Gunung Batur region, this temple is to the people of Bedugul. Though it's one of the sacred sad-kahyangan temples of Bali, it's difficult to access and little known.If you're in reasonably good shape, the six-km hike along the northeastern edge of Lake Bratan http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/07/puncak-mangu-temple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-6219826451048881837Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:27:00 +00002009-06-30T17:27:35.281+09:00Travel DestinationThe holy spring of Yeh Panas Penetahan, about 12 km north of Tabanan. Japanese soldiers stationed in Tabanan used to visit this spring during the war to refresh themselves in its hot, pungent, sulphurous mineral waters. They widened the track to the spring, and built small bathing sheds.In the 1960s luxury tourist villas were constructed at the best vantagepoints around the spring, but the http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/holy-spring-of-yeh-panas-penetahan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-7237717833785667517Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:08:00 +00002009-06-29T10:09:03.196+09:00Travel DestinationTemples (Pura) - There are many stunning temples in Bali, and each with its own uniqueness and treasure to be seen. Take time to explore as many as you can - you will definitely not be disappointed. And remember, always show respect and dress modestly when entering temples.Pura Ulu Danau Bratan is the most picturesque temple on the island. Situated on Lake Bratan, this half-Hindu, half-Bhuddist http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/balinese-temples.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-5484245479088416303Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:36:00 +00002009-06-27T10:36:42.430+09:00Travel DestinationThere are Batur, Bratan, Buyan and Tamblingan lakes. All of them are situated on the hilly area of the island, and all formed inside the crater of ancient mountains. Lake Batur is the biggest, located inside the crater of ancient Batur great mountain in the northeast of Bali, meanwhile the other three lay close together in Bedugul area in northwest part of Central Bali.Lake BaturLake Batur is thehttp://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/lakes-in-bali.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-4754393608581323644Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:29:00 +00002009-06-25T18:29:33.882+09:00CultureBalinese rice cultivation is famous all over the world for its efficient use of irrigation water. At the heart of irrigation management are the water user associations called subak. They are the backbone of Balinese rice cultivation.Subak has been described by several authors. It is commonly recognized as an autonomous socio-religious association which deals with matters related to the http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/subak-balinese-irrigation-management.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-3287989492476060742Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:56:00 +00002009-06-24T10:58:02.744+09:00Travel DestinationOne of the many attractions for tourists in Bali is an elephant ride into the jungles of Taro. This day long tour lets you ride an elephant and takes you on a tour of the jungles of Taro. Sit on a teak wood chair perched on the back of the elephant as you ride through the park appreciating the splendour and beauty of the jungles. You will come across a variety of flora and fauna and colourful http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/taro-elephant-safari-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-843667712470419808Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-06-22T11:01:00.889+09:00Travel DestinationThe Taman Burung Bird Park situated in Batubulan, is home to more than a thousand birds (250 exotic bird species) from indonesia and all over the world. It is set in two hectares magnificent gardens filled with the tropical plants, water features and spectacular Rain forest in aviary.Birds aren't the only exciting creatures at the Park. Rare Komodo dragons also make their home here. Set in http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/bali-bird-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-8505394955462817423Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:49:00 +00002009-06-20T19:49:46.414+09:00ShoppingTravel DestinationOne of art markets that are already popular among visitors is Sukawati art market. Sukawati road-facing market located in the Gianyar Regency has a strategic position as it is passed through during the tour to some destinations to the east. Sukawati art market is close to the village of Celuk, the center of gold & silversmiths. You can drop in after watching barong and kris dance performance in http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/sukawati-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-4507005755685153121Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:48:00 +00002009-06-19T17:49:39.844+09:00CultureEvery culture has their way of drinking, there even rules for drinking, Balinese also has a way in drinking, especially for traditional liquors- Tuak and Arak. Tuak is a sweet wine made from the coconut palm flower, while Arak is strong liquors distilled from tuak. For Balinese drink liquors is men prerogative. In old days there is no woman drinks arak or tuak but with the passing of the time http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/drinking-in-bali.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-2205370143511957531Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:10:00 +00002009-06-18T16:11:11.244+09:00Travel DestinationApproximately 20 kilometers from Tabanan, the road climbs up high into the hills to a small village named Jatiluwih. With a height of 850 meters above sea level, the view here is one of the finest imaginable. Bali’s terraced paddy fields stretch into endless contours over the hills and valleys as far as the eye can see.It is strech from the foothill of the volcano of Batukaru to the south coast. http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/jatiluwih.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-1577454885598223151Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:00 +00002009-06-17T06:09:23.613+09:00Travel DestinationThis 2,278 meter peak towers over the local landscape, and strongly influences local spiritual beliefs. All local temples have a shrine dedicated to the spirit of the “coconut shell” mountain, and high on its slopes is the public (Kayangan Jagat) temple of Pura luhur Watukaru.Hiking to the summit of Batukaru is a 6 - 7 hour trip to the summit, and 5 hours to return. A medium to high level of http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/hiking-mount-batukaru.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-9167397903007601294Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:20:00 +00002009-06-15T06:21:23.685+09:00Travel DestinationThe village of Krambitan, southwest of Tabanan, was once an extension of the ruling Raja’s court and is still a cultural stronghold, with music groups maintaining ancient customs of music and dance, using bamboo instruments.The puri (palaces) of Krambitan have opened their doors to tourists who wish to experience life in a Balinese palace. The Puri Agung Wisata has cheaper rooms, but the Puri http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/krambitan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-6736563016018407337Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-06-13T05:45:18.160+09:00Travel Destination Rambut Siwi Temple. Is one a cliff top overlooking a breathtaking panorama of paddy fields on one side and the black sand beach on the other. Two caves overlook the sea, each with a view of the fisherman’s boats and seabirds hovering above. The temple itself was built by Dang Hyang Nirartha. According to legend, he made a gift of his hair to the temple. Hence the name Rambut Siwi, which http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/rambut-siwi-temple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-1917203774041430391Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:07:00 +00002009-06-11T06:08:12.820+09:00Travel DestinationDeep inside Karangasem Regency, in Sidemen District, surrounded by fascinating ricefields, Patal Kikian and Sacred Mountain Sanctuary is built and situated in the middle of the ricefields. There is only afew accommodations in Sidemen area. But the hotel is most wanted by travelers and students from all over the world. You can learn about Traditional Balinese Irrigation, that is Subak, in Sidemen http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/sidemen-village.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-4608104910728602375Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:11:00 +00002009-06-09T06:12:29.056+09:00Travel DestinationKedonganan bay or jimbaran bay will be interesting for people who would like to enjoy fresh seafood with beautifull panorama of sunset, Beeing a part of legendaris indian ocean jimbaran bay offer you a complete activites of seafood product.It is about 3 kilometers south of Bali International Airport ngurah Rai. The fishing village of Kedonganan. At the northern part of the beach could be seen a http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/kedonganan-bay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163896201133499617.post-478545255786829872Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:23:00 +00002009-06-08T06:23:40.710+09:00Travel DestinationCandidasa is most often compared to Kuta as Kuta was some 15 years ago - Candidasa is a small village with few inhabitants on the beach with a several - mostly inexpensive hotels that cater to more adventurous tourists looking for a more laid back atmosphere. Being some 85 km from the airport ensures some tranquility, however as more people discover that there is quite a bit to see and do in http://bali-travels.blogspot.com/2009/06/candi-dasa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (- blogger -)0