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Balinese Temples, a warning

2008-05-21T23:15:35Z

I got married there in January.

Heed the advice and the rules of the locals. Do not enter the temples while menstruating.
Take those signs outside the temples seriously.

My wife's cousin entered Uluwatu while menstruating, and later that night got posessed by Nyai Loro Kidul.

While posessed, she she spoke fluent classical Balinese and knew Balinese Classical Dance movements.
The duration of the posession was 13 minutes.

The family brushed it off, but then it happened again the following evening.
They decided to consult with a hindu priest.
The priest recommended the husband and parents of my wife's cousin to go back to Uluwatu with an offering and an apology.

They did this and so far, no more visits from Nyai Loro Kidul.

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Bali Family

2008-05-04T13:24:46Z

I'm in Bali @ the moemnt & would like to hook up with some tribe family! Drop me a line, let's a coconut together!!!

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i need a nice little home

2008-04-15T11:06:53Z

Hi all.. Im going to be in Bali from July-September... Im looking for a place to rent or sublease, a shanti space with a kitchen and nice vibe to call home for a few months. Seminyak or Ubud area would be ideal.
Im kind and respectful.
thanks
blessings
Eliane

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bali bound

2008-03-28T09:39:35Z

Greetings,
Going to Bali for the first time, would love to connect with some tribers is there are any out there
from April 4 to May 6.

I could acroyoga you! (http://www.acroyoga.org/)

Winterbamboo

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Learn about the food, medicinal plants, ethnobotany, and music of Bali

2008-03-21T05:59:56Z

I'm going back to Bali in July! Can't wait! I can just imagine eating the delicious food in Ubud while listing to the sounds of the gamelan wafting over the beautiful rice fields.

I'll be co-leading a musical, culinary, and ethnobotanical tour of the island in late July if anyone's interested. Should be fun! I'm an ethnobotanist studying chocolate, food, and medicinal plants and my co-leader is an ethnomusicologist. Let me know if you're interested. http://www.nadabrahma.org/Tour2008.html

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7 weeks of bali and islands

2008-03-09T18:20:39Z

I am heading to Bali tomorrow for 7 weeks with baby boy liam and french father anton and we have sort of planned our trip in that we have bought a book to have maps, bus, boat routes etc but we go with adventure in our hearts and questions for the locals as to who what when where why and cheap places to stay and motorbike or not motorbike that is the question. So any all and amazing suggestions welcome. what are the guesthouses homestays that arent in the tour books cheap and nice
where are the beaches where a 16 month old can wiggle his naked booty
what are the hikes that carrying aforementioned 16 lb boy are doable
where can i get a massage
merci thank you and selamat
abbey

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Looking for Coconut Shell Carved Earrings From Bali

2008-03-07T03:48:04Z

Please help...
Do you know a guy who travels between SF and Bali selling coconut shell and bone carved, gauged earrings? Four years ago I bought exquisite earrings from him at the Cell Space Holiday craft fair (or whatever) and today they broke. I think his name was Jessie and at the time he traveled with a girlfriend who sold sarongs from Bali. If you can help me out, please contact me directly. I would be so thankful!

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buying/buiding a Retreat Tantra Center on Bali

2008-02-11T15:19:26Z

I am a teacher of Shakta Tantra, living in Austria... My Website is www.perin-wogenburg.net I would like to gather some information about the real estate conditions in Bali related to spiritual retreat centers. For a while now I have been searching a "perfect" place in Thailand to buy a plot of land and to construct a Tantra vaccation retreat center. As my children speak French and German and need French school (which I only have in Bangkok) , I got the idea to include Bali in my vision, because I have a school there for my kids. Does anybbody know about exisiting Yoga (or whatever) centers on Bali, which are in process to be sold, .... I look for a place which can accomodate 20-30 people, Yoga hall, jaccusis, etc,... thanks for your help....

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meditation retreats on bali (and surrounding areas...)

2008-01-17T01:23:04Z

i'm planning on going to bali for a month (next month!)....hoping to do much relaxing and wandering around on foot...with some occasional touristy activity...but really hoping to find a fair amount of quiet. but thinking...maybe i could use some extra super quiet. does anyone know of meditation retreats on bali or lombok...or other places that are not too difficult to reach from bali? and not super duper expensive ideally. and silent would be great! i've searched the internet a bit and found some $1000 spa type hotel meditation retreat thingers. oof.

i have heard that there is one buddhist monastery on bali and sometimes they let people stay there....would that be a go there and visit and ask in person sort of thing? or a phone call?

though i guess....a nice quiet place will do...with nice paths to wander on foot nearby....so miscellaneous recommendations of places to stay for a few days to be quiet and wander would be helpful too.

thanks...

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any tribers, burners, or freaks here in Bali I need to meet?

2008-01-16T14:33:04Z

salamat bagi!
i'm in Bali / (Gili's- maybe) until the 23rd.
anybody wanna play...???
tribe me or call me at
081936248195
Rafael

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looking for gatherings...

2007-09-23T05:32:29Z

Looking for some gatherings or phamily to connect with. We will be here until Oct 21!

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Bali festivals

2007-06-19T00:20:50Z

I'll be there in Sep/Oct is there any festivals going on at that time? What about Earthdance???

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Bali for the not-so-foofy?

2007-06-05T01:29:04Z

I hear a lot of great things about Bali, but most of it has to do with spiritual retreats, yoga classes, etc. I'm more interested in the natural beauty and the culture and was wondering what cool places and things to see exist for those not looking for a spiritual fix (nature itself takes care of that for me).

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Heading to Indonesia to teach English for a year

2007-05-18T19:28:49Z

Hey I'm looking to find out any info that I can about Lombok and the Gili Islands. I am also in need of information about Java and Jakarta.
I plan to head to teach English in Indonesia for a 12 month stint and I'd like to be someplace that's got really great beaches and that isn't completely busy. I also hear that Lombok is mostly Muslim and so am I. So I'm thinking that might work out very well.

I would be apreciative of any information and I would love photographs.

Warmest

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Anyone know of some awesome adventures?

2007-04-17T07:37:31Z

I'm going to Bali for the first time in early May. I'll be there for a month, and really like to experience the 'strange and unusual', and get off the beaten path. I am also interested in checking out Balinese Art, Agriculture, Botanical Gardens, things like that. I dont like to surf. Suggestions anyone?

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Clothing Optional Resorts

2007-04-16T22:33:56Z

Greetings,

There seems to be quite a few gay clothing optional resorts scattered around Bali. Does anyone know of any non gay clothing optional resorts?

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off to bali... whose gonna be there?????

2007-03-19T13:10:44Z

hi there; i'm off to bali next week... anything happenin then..
pls hit back, if your gonna be there or in any case anthing i should focus to..
cherio... tnx

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Bali Burners

2007-03-19T09:28:10Z

Greatings... Im gona be traveling solo through Bali and Thailand about the month of September 07, right after the Nevada BurningMan. Any Bali Burners out there interested in meeting up for tea?

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relief orgs

2006-11-03T07:52:10Z

does anyone know of any organizations assisting the locals of java after the hurricanes and tsunami?

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anything special in bali this week?

2006-09-08T06:06:32Z

i am arriving in bali tonite and staying for a week and wondering if there are any special events, gatherings or parties i need to know about.
thanks
rafael0

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best season to visit and sanctuarys in which to stay?

2006-07-28T02:48:58Z

what season/months are best to visit. How do i go about renting a place in Ubud or other areas monthly?

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New Bali bombing today

2006-05-08T00:16:14Z

<Bali Bombings Kill at Least 25 in Tourist Spots...>

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/02/international/asia/02bali.html?hp&ex=1128225600&en=b422503928ddf3ca&ei=5094&partner=homepage

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important information for all wanting to visit bali; please look at presentation on my profile

2006-04-18T05:10:23Z

HELLO FRIENDS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BALI, OR IN INDONESIA IN GENERAL, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU LOOK AT MY PRESENTATION, "TRANSFORMING SYLVIUS." GO TO MY PROFILE, AND LOOK THROUGH THE PICTURES. THEY SEEM TO HAVE BEEN POSTED ON TRIBE IN REVERSE ORDER, BUT YOU CAN JUST GO TO THE LAST ONE ON LAST PAGE, CLICK ON IT, AND THEN JUST KEEP CLICKING ON PREVIOUS, AND YOU WILL SEE THE PRESENTATION PROPERLY. THANK YOU; I THINK YOU WILL FIND IT IMPORTANT AND INFORMATIVE.

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tomorrow balinese dance at SF art institute

2006-04-04T23:58:12Z

my friends are performing cambodian and balinese dance tomorrow
check it out at the San Francisco art academy

> http://www.khmerartsacademy.org/prum/aps.htm

Koyano Tetsuro - Received his MFA in Ethnomusicology and Soundscape from Japan's Tokai University. Since then, he has studied dance in Bali for 12 years with renowned masters such as I Made Djimat. His efforts in Indonesian traditional art forms recently earned him an award from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo.
E-Mail Koyano

Prumsodun Ok - Studied Cambodian Classical Dance with Sophiline Cheam Shapiro for three years. He is still a baby in the world of dance and is beginning to think that he could never truly move in the form due to his society. But he acknowledges that and is exploring different ways of finding the Truth of the art form. He currently teaches free dance lessons on the UCB campus as a student-instructor (as an extension of the Khmer Arts Academy).
Prumsodun Ok Media

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Bali in May

2006-04-02T07:47:56Z

I'll be in Bali in May for a conference happening in Ubud, "Quest for Global Healing". This will be my first time to Bali and I'd love any tips about beautiful sacred places to visit, prana-filled food to imbibe, and any thing else that you feel might be helpful or relevant.

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htp://blog.baliwww.com

2006-02-20T02:36:36Z

Travel guide to Bali

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looking for Shaktism / Goddess worship and generally spiritual links , Bali & Asia

2006-02-12T23:49:22Z

looking for Shakti / Devi / Shakta Tantra information & contacts

Pranams , Jai Mataji !
Namaskar . blessed sadhakas , here is a Goddess devotee , my spiritual name is Somaadi ,
am a bhakta shakta sadhu , i will travel soon to India
and am looking for some information which i could not find
elsewhere , such as :
anything related to Shakti sadhana , pooja , ashrams , maths , orders ,
genuine teachers and sadhus , temples , maths , places of worship , especially in the nature etc ... also , anything else related with Shakti sadhana / Goddess worship in east and west ( mainly India & Asia , but also any other places , in England for example , anything of dianic orientation and other Divine Feminine links ) .
also , i would be happy to exchange and connect with
serious students , practicants and masters of
Shaktism and devotional Tantra ,
who are totally devoted to Maha Devi . i would love to meet friends and connect with spiritual people who will travel to India or who live there since a while ( also elsewhere in Asia ) .
especially , i would like to know what exactly are the
similarities and differences between the main Shakta schools ,
such as Dakshinachara , Samayachara , Kaula , Sri Vidya .
very interested in exchange on this .
please help me in any way , if you wish .
many thanks , blessings and best wishes , brother Somaadi , eternally HER servant
OM SHAKTI --------- OM TAT SAT
personally at : ambaji_777@hotmail.com

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Bali Arts Fest

2005-09-29T07:30:33Z

If you are in Bali right now, you should check out the Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar. It's where all the different villages and regencies come to show of their best work...music, textiles, art, dance, etc. Definitely not a tourist trap and well worth the effort, regardless of where you are on the island. Here is the remaining schedule:

Monday, July 11 2005
Activity : Symposium
Time : 10.00
Place : Natya Mandala Building ISI Denpasar / Ksirarnawa Building

Activity : Solo Mask Dance by Sekaa Topeng from Banjar Village of Buleleng Regency
Time : 11.00
Place : Wantilan

Activity : Shadow Puppetry by Widya Cita from Abang Village of Karangasem Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Wantilan

Activity : Youth Gong Kebyar Competition from Jembrana Regency with Sekaa Gong Anak-anak Mandira SAni from Tatiapi Pejeng of Gianyar Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra

Tuesday, July 12 2005
Activity : Workshop
Time : 10.00
Place : Natya Mandala Building ISI Denpasar / Ksirarnawa Buidling

Activity : Balinese Gong Gede and Baris Gede from Bangli Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Kertya Front Building

Activity : Adult Gong Kebyar Competition from Bangli Regency with Gianyar Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra

Wednesday, July 13 2005
Activity : Balinese Sosial Dance by Bangli Regency Let's join with a dancer
Time : 12.00
Place : Ratna Kanda Stage

Activity : Balinese Handcraft Competition
Time : 10.00
Place : Ksirarnawa and Wantilan

Activity : A Ward for Balinese Old Artist
Time : 20.00
Place : Ksirarnawa Building

Activity : Shadow Puppetry from Klungkung Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Wantilan

Thursday, July 14 2005
Activity : The Balinese Social Sacred Dance by Klungkung Regency
Time : 10.00
Place : Wantilan

Activity : The Balinese Traditional Opera Dance, Drama, and Theater with Modern Story called "Ketemu Ring Tampak Siring" (Meet In Tampak Siring) by GEOKS Singapadu Village of Gianyar Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Ratna Kandha Stage

Activity : The Traditional Instruments called Angklung with New Creation Dance from Jembrana Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Ayodya Stage

Friday, July 15 2005
Activity : The New Social Singing and Dance by Satria Gung of Buleleng Regency
Time : 10.00
Place : Ratna Kandha Stage

Activity : The Classical Male Dance called Baris Gede Jangkang by Klungkung Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Ayodya Stage

Activity : The New Creation Puppetry Shadow with weith Screen presenting by Wayang Kulit Group of Sukawati Gianyar Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Krya Front Building

Activity : Balinese POP Song by Association Modern POP Song of Bali Called "Prawesti"
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra

Saturday, July 16 2005
Activity : The Community Voice and Dance called Genjek by Kadong Iseng of Sraya Village of Karangasem Regency
Time : 10.00
Place : Ratna Kandha Stage

Activity : The Balinese Traditional and Ceremonial Player called Gebug Ende from Sraya Village of Karangasem Regency
Time : 12.00
Place : Angsoka Stage

Activity : The Modern Theater by Group of Poliklinik with director Abu Bakar Denpasar Bali
Time : 20.00
Place : Wantilan

Activity : Balinese traditional and new creation dance presenting by Wrahatnala Tabanan Regency
Time : 20.00
Place : Ratna Kandha Stage

Activity : Presenting The Winner of Adult Gong Kebyar Competition in Bali Arts Festival 2005
Time : 20.00
Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra

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Indonesian Day, San Francisco

2005-09-29T07:27:52Z

http://www.indonesianday.com/

Come say hello! I'll be performing with gamelan Anak Swarasanti, and local kechak - belaganjur superstars The One People Voice Company are also on the bill. It's free, so if you can't get to Bali you can at least see some great Balinese-Indo cultural performances.
M

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Free Balinese Gamelan concert this Saturday in San Francisco

2005-09-29T07:13:57Z

The 2005 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents "Gamelan - A Hundred and One Rhythms and Movements of Bali" in a narrated family concert in Yerba Buena Gardens from 1pm to 2:30pm on Saturday, October 1, 2005.

Gamelan Sekar Jaya, the internationally acclaimed fifty-member ensemble performs the wondrous rhythms and dance of Bali. Through narrative and performance, Sekar Jaya's director Wayne Vitale gives an insider's perspective on centuries old but rapidly evolving traditions, exploring the complex interlocking rhythms and virtuosic ensemble sensibility of Balinese music, the myriad expressions and delicate motions of Balinese dance, and the dynamic interaction that unites them. The performance includes renowned guest artists-in-residence from Bali: I Made Terip, a prominent musician of his generation who has brought accolades to the North Bali music community; and I Wayan Budiarsa, dancer, choreographer, musician and teacher from the village of Butuan, who has trained both children and adults, and formed several new dance centers.

Saturday, October 1: 1 - 2:30pm

Check out www.ybgf.org/ for more info

Yerba Buena Gardens is located on Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Streets

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Legong in the US?

2005-09-24T06:41:32Z

Hello,

I began learning Balinese dance while in Ubud. I would like to follow up while i am in the states. Does anyone know a place that teaches this in LA? I'd also be interested in catching any performances that bless southern california. Some guidance would be much appreciated.

Thank you muchly.

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yoga retreats on bali?

2005-09-22T19:08:23Z

hi
does anyone know of any yoga camps/ retreats on bali, or lompoc or some other island?
i'm visualizing a secluded beach, yummy food, clothing optional...
rafael0

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Indonesian Dance

2005-09-19T20:36:38Z

Does anyone know where I could study more of this in the bay area? I got some taste of it at UCSC and was planning to go to Bali in Sept but my $$$ came up too thin to go yet.

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Bali - Borneo adventure companion(s)?

2005-08-24T15:28:47Z

hi,
i'll be spending 6 weeks in the Bali from sept 9 - oct 20 (right after burning man!), learning how to surf and exploring the surrounding areas.
i'm really interested in going to Borneo, Komodo Island etc. to explore and photograph wild life, go find head hunters...well, if at all safely possible!
if anyone interested in sharing resources to create an amazing experience...i'm well traveled and experienced in adventuring exploring as well as just chillin' in the moment :)

burners and such types, particularly welcome and i am not interested in people who need to be babysat.

namaste
rafaelo

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replicating my designs..

2005-08-21T15:50:10Z

hi..* i make a line of handmade clothing/yoga mat bags ect. & i was interested in taking a few pieces with me so that i could have them replicated on a larger scale by someone while i'm in bali..does anyone have any suggestions for how i might find someone to help me do this..? or know of anyone>?
thanks..
~simone~

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learning batik*

2005-08-06T07:45:16Z

hello..i'm going to bali..thailand & india around september for a couple of months ..& while in bali i'm super interested in working with someone who can teach me the art of batik..or take classes..does anyone have any suggestions..? i heard ubud might be the best place to go for this.. as far as great places to stay while their..anyone have any suggesstions..? If any of you happen to be their around the time that i am & would like to cross paths that would be cool as welll..
thanks~*

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ticket advise*

2005-08-06T07:41:25Z

another question..:i have a roundtrip ticket booked to bangkok..but i'm also planning on going to Indonesia & India
(& maybe laos..cambodia..vietnam..but these i can get to by train)..Is it a better idea to buy the tickets i'll need to get to india & indonesia before i leave for my travels..? or wait until i'm in thailand to purchase them..I heard plane tickets are really cheap to buy their..just don't know about availability.
...any advise on the subject would help..thanx~*

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who thinks oz is boring??

2005-08-06T07:35:01Z

i live in australia n ive just come back from bali, now comparing bali to oz..bali defanetly takes the pick..everything is so boring here now and there is nothing to do....i miss bali :(:(

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best surfing/kite surfing in bali?

2005-08-05T15:10:10Z

hi,
i'm thinking of going to bali for the first time in september (after bman) and would love to spend 3 weeks learning how to surf and exploring the island?
any recommendations?

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~stopping off in malaysia en route to bali?*

2005-08-05T08:14:45Z

anyone have any advise/experience with stopping off in kuala lumpur, Malaysia for a day or 2 en route from thailand to bali..? I have a stopover of a few hours anyway..just thinking of extending the stopover..
~*

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airfare to Bali

2005-08-04T04:45:57Z

I am looking to fly to Bali in September. Any reccomadations on cheap airfare and where to visit to take dance classes?

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Indonesian beauty products

2005-07-29T22:49:06Z

Hello everyone,
Does anyone have any idea where to buy indonesian beauty products here in the states? I'm in LA, and we probably have an indonesian market somewhere around here, but I don't know where to look.

I bought this absolutely PERFECT body lotion in Bali and I'm running out.

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Gamelan Instruments

2005-06-30T00:14:45Z

Does anyone know of any Gamelan instrument builders in Bali? I'm hoping to find someone who builds some of the various instruments used in a gamelan orchestra ( gongs, bonang bells, jenlong, gangsa etc). I'm looking to buy a few of these instruments when I'm there. Any thoughts?

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Tattoos in Bali

2005-06-17T03:05:20Z

Hi There
Has anyone gotten Tattoed in Bali? Can you recommend any safe and clean shops? Thanks
Ben

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Places to dance?

2005-06-13T01:04:47Z

Karen and I would love to find a place to dance while we are here, and our schedule is open. If anyone knows of a great place or party....

We would like to avoid the tourist spots if possible.

Peace,
M

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Gift for the kids?

2005-06-12T07:05:29Z

I'm off Bali in a few weeks and I'd like to pack some little toys or trinkets for the kids there. Someone said balloons, another suggested pens. I'm thinking fireball candy....any suggestions from those who have been?

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Gili Islands? Other interesting islands near Bali?

2005-05-28T03:26:37Z

Has anyone ever been to the Gili islands? Or more specificaly Gili Trawangan or Gili Air? They are the islands right next to Lombok.

I have only been in Bali for a day and I am quite over it. No offense to those who love Bali. I have been in Africa for the past 8 months and after Zanzibar, Bali does not hold a candle in my opinion. The diving here is way too over priced and nothing special from what I remember the last time I was here. And there are a ton of package two week tourists. Where are all the travelers?

So I was thinking about going to one of the Gili Islands and then over to Komodo Island to see the Komodo dragons and then maybe to Flores Island.

Actually has anyone been to the souronding areas? Which islands did you like, not like?

Thank you in advance.

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Full moon parties in Bali?

2005-05-24T00:40:49Z

Hello all,

I should arrive in Bali one week from today which is one day before the full moon. Does Bali have full moon parties like Ko Pha Nagm or Zanzibar?

Thank you in advance.

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Bali Blues Bar? + anything new in town

2005-05-23T16:57:19Z

Does anyone know if this place is still around??

I had a friend who started it right after 9/11/2004 - curious if it's around anymore?

And I'm visiting Bali in April to do some hidef shooting and curious if anything new is a 'must do' - ie: nightlife spots or hangouts.

Thanks!
C!

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How much do you spend a day in Bali?

2005-05-23T16:54:48Z

Hi all,

I'm leaving the snowy wastelands of Montreal in 4 (!) days... just doing some final planning and I was wondering how much folks spend in an average day/week in Bali. Of course it always depends on what your comfort level is-- I like clean rooms, eatting in restaurants, plenty of drinks... but nothing fancy. What should I budget? What's usually the biggest exspense (booze, transportation, rooms)?

Thanks!

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who will be in bali in june?

2005-05-23T16:38:52Z

i'll be there june 9th, after checking out tokyo... anyone else?

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who is here now!!

2005-05-05T10:34:02Z

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Curiosity

2005-04-27T17:15:05Z

Just wondering, who here actually goes to Bali or lives there?

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Malaria Pills

2005-03-06T04:42:20Z

Hi everyone. I will be in Bali with my girlfriend for the month of May 2005, and am wondering if I should get Malaria pills for the trip. also, what are the best beaches that are pretty, and low key (we're more into bungalows and such, not luxury hotels)? thanks!

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Best time for surf?

2005-03-01T05:41:59Z

Hiya Balipeople,

I'm counting the days until I'll be int the Bali surf. In trying to coordinate travel plans, it would be great to know what time of day is the best for surfing around the southeast shoreline (early morning, afternoon, etc.). When is your favorite time to surf? What are the tide tables in the southern hemisphere?

Thanks for the heads up!

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Cost of airfare from SF to Bali?

2005-02-12T01:55:39Z

My boyfriend and I are going to Bali in May, leaving from SF. About the cheapest I've seen for that time period is about $740 RT. Is that average, or can cheaper be found?

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Buddhist Mediation in Bali?

2005-02-05T14:10:31Z

I'm here in Ubud after a few days down south, and I'm looking for a retreat center to spend a few days in meditation. Any suggestions? i've been involved primarily with vipassana / lovingkindness meditation, if that helps.

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need advice, going for the 1st time

2005-02-02T23:40:40Z

i am going in early march. (some friend are making a music video at a temple site..if any of you will be over ther, hit me back..)
but i wanted to know is there any disease scares because of the tsunami, do i need any shots (god forbid) and i am vegan, how difficult is it going to be to eat?

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Diving in Bali??

2005-01-13T07:34:52Z

I'm thinking about taking a dive trip to Bali next year. My warm water diving experiences include Cozumel, Cayman Islands and Roatan. Was hoping that someone could share their experiences. Thanks

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Any real concern re: State Warning?

2005-01-08T06:43:53Z

I spoke to a travel agent the other day who was acting like traveling to Bali right now is equivalent to a death sentence...I realize the State Dept. has had a warning out for a couple years now since the 2002 bombings, but I wanted this group's take on the reality of the situation. I really really want to go and am not dissuaded by this woman, but would love insight from people with real Bali experience.

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Later

2004-12-31T00:02:28Z

I'll be in bali on the 30th. So long bitches!

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Rainy season in Bali in Jan/Feb

2004-12-24T00:31:55Z

but what kind of rainy? Is it more likely to be gray and rain all day, or will it be sunny/1hr deluge/sunny? In particular, i'm interested in weather around ubud.

I'm going on the SE Asia adventure honeymoon, ending by chilling in Bali.

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places to stay....

2004-12-05T00:56:24Z

I'll be in Bali the month of Feb. and am needing a house to rent/
w/pool/month near the Seminyak area.....any suggestions?
It will be my first visit.
I'm really looking forward to it!
any suggestions would be much appreciated!!
Thanks!

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Cheap visa?

2004-11-22T04:20:09Z

Hi everyone,

I'm a Berkeley, CA resident who's spending three weeks in Bali this Dec./Jan. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to purchase a visa for cheap (if there is such a thing) before I leave the states? Thanks in advance!

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Anyone returning from Bali to San Francisco on Nov. 18th?

2004-11-10T14:39:54Z

Hi,

I'd like to ship a painting back with you if you are going that way then. The painting is made on silk and so it is neither heavy nor bulky. Its my own work for a client in SF. Let me know if you can help with this.

My handphone in Bali is: 0818055501557

Thanks,
David

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going next month

2004-11-07T01:16:14Z

a short stay - 2 nights in Sayan and 4 nights in Jimbaran Bay. i bought the lonely planet today, but who else has suggestions?

i'm not a fan of hopping on a tour bus and oogling at the locals, but i do enjoy getting out on my own and photographing the beauty that my friends may never get to see... what should i do? who should i see? where should i go???

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Candidasa?

2004-11-01T00:49:39Z

Anyone been there? thoughts onthis particular area?

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Lovina?

2004-11-01T00:48:13Z

Feedback on this particular region/area/city? I came across it on the Web and thought it looked laid back and un-touristy. Thoughts?

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greetings from

2004-05-14T02:18:13Z

i'm here and loving it. only giving the internet a few moments of my time. the food is wonderful, the jungles and ocean beautiful, culture profound.

tomorrow morning i'll catch the sunrise from the top of mt. batur.

i'll upload pics when i get back. i wish i could upload the fragrances too.

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Apa Kabar in Amed anyone?

2004-03-18T03:36:51Z

Frustrations trying to figure out the flying and the details! I'm starting out of Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. If I go before June, the rates are so much more affordable. Does this mean I'll be there for monsoons and hurricanes? Apa Kabar sounds less commercial and quiet. Has anyone been there? I've never travelled abroad before, so the visa/passport, traveller's insurance, booking reservations and flights is a bit overwhelming!

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