Komodo Dragon - a lizard everyone respects
Smaller and closer to Flores than its more famous sister island of Komodo, Rinca is considered a better place to see the Dragons. It’s possible to come closer to the animals and it’s generally easier to spot them. Rinca has the same population of the crea... more - travel report by
krisek
How pretty can it get? And how lazy?
The Denpasar Airport in Bali was compact and it took me just five minutes to reach the counter for the visa on arrival. The polite lady officer at the desk charged me USD 25 and I was promptly issued a visa at the next desk. Then, at the following desk, I... more - travel report by
krisek
Amed: Village off the Beaten Track (east Bali)
Amed is on Bali's east coast. The nearest bigger town is Amlapura (44 km). The nearest smaller town is Culik (3 km), which is the main transport hub. It is a bit of a backwater and transport is less frequent than in other parts of Bali.
Sun Sea Surf Sand Shopping Sightseeing and Sex
Bali is just two hour’s plus away from Singapore and it took me many many years later to make my 1st visit there. I have always wondered what the hype was about and when my younger sister visited Bali twice in a year and Tokyomike planning another Bali ho... more - travel report by
gloriajames
Ubud: Evolving…But Still Enchanting
An exhibit of Balinese handicrafts and B/W photos of village scenes, rice terraces and elegant legong dancers at a local college years ago positioned a trip to Bali prominently on my ‘life’s list of things to do’; countless viewings of my TV-to-VCR copy o... more - travel report by
el2995
when the heat is on
The place looked brownish-grey, the color of heat I might say. Heat, in the middle of grand disorganization. I roamed the city center for some times, and I still can't figure out what this place is really looked like. Oh well, I thought my sense of direct... more - travel report by
delfster
Where to stay in Bali: Sanur or Jimbaran?
Sanur looked equally good, the only difference was that the map did not show the dotted strip or the airport. As Sanur is described as a quieter alternative to Kuta, I was sure it must offer sea, sand, hotels and entertainment.
A journey to the gods and back
My answer: „Austria.“ „Wow! Where Austria?“ „This is in Europe“ I reply. „Wooooooooooowwww! Europe... no see.“ (big sigh) „No money…“ (shrug) Then, a sudden graceful smile lights her face: „Drink?“ And we buy bottles of lukewarm drinking water and chips t... more - travel report by
alexsbg
Mount Agung; Bali's Abode of the Gods
Gunung Agung often shrouded in mists is Bali's most sacred spot. High on its slopes sit Pura Besakih or Besakih Temple. It is the largest temple of the island and large numbers of devotees from all over Bali attend temple ceremonies at certain times of th... more - travel report by
marianne
Jostling in Jakarta
Indonesia is an archipelago made up of over 17,000 islands with only 6,000 inhabited. The five largest are: Kalimantan, which is 2/3 of Borneo; Sumatra; Irian Jaya, which is part of the world's 2nd largest island, New Guinea; Sulawesi; and the most fertil... more - travel report by
mistybleu
