Bali Travel Forum

I've noticed and love the fact that most hotel prices include breakfast.

If bacon is part of the meal is it usually American or British style?

Just curious.

If anybody is looking for a honest and good driver you can give Oman a call. We used him for 5 days in July and he was cheaper than all the other drivers we negotiated with including petrol parking and insurance. He was very reliable and took us where ever we wanted to go to. He also new Bali well so we did not waste any time looking for places. He also had a wide knowledge of the Culture in Bali. His number is 0062 81 2399 2619.If you want to call him from Bali his number is 081 239902619
You can quote my name to him........Gary

hello,,

can anyone help me about muslim restaurant at area Jimbaran Bay?

Is it correct that Garuda is now three hours check in before flight ?
Grumphy

can anyone tell me where the mushroom omelets are sold?? are they around the kuta region? they sound amazing! :)

Hi

Has anyone stayed at either Kupu Kupu Barong and or Kayumanis Villas in Ubud.
If you have can you please advise what you thought of it. If by chance anyone has stayed at both, which would be the better.

Does anyone have any tips on this particular hotel? I think I found it through BaliSunshine's hotel tips, but when I tried to search for other opinions of it nothing came up. It's spa is listed on www.balispa.com but www.balieats.com doesn't mention either of its restaurants and they haven't answered my e-mails.

Hi there,

I have heard that public ferry from Bali(Padang Bai habour) to Lombok provides 24 hours service and ferry will leave every 1.5 hour, is there anyone know about thier schedule, or time they start first journey in the morning? try to find info from many websites but no luck...

thank you
rungtip

Hello, I'm trying to get in touch with some friends we met in Ubud in 2006. Our daughter went to school with their daughter at the Pelangi School. Their names are John, Novi and the daughter is Nakita. Sorry, no last name. If anybody knows them, or more important, can get in touch with them, it would be a great favor if you could give them my e-mail (stbollin@hotmail.com). Tell them the Americans traveling around the world with their daughter Annika wants to contact them before we come back to Bali. Thanks.

Hi! Was wondering how the weather was in mid january? Does it rain often? Has anyone stayed at the patra hotel or the mandira recently?I would appreciate any feedback!Thanks.

Hi all vt's member,

I have heard that there is Trunyan tribe near Batur Lake(Danau Batur)and they are very isolationists. i will be in Penelogan on the 14/08/08, need guide to take me there, is it very hard to get there and is it worth to see?

Thanks in advance..

Hello!

How long approx. would it take to drive across Bali, around the island... I remember reading some details in Eat Pray Love, which planting the Bali adventure idea in my head, but I don't have it here with me yet. I haven't decided which town to stay in, but I'll have 18 days once I get there.

Also, I know you can create travel guide on here, how would you save the random tips from forums? I was really interested in the info on buying gold jewelry.

Hi

I will be in Bali traveling alone this weekeend( 19 July 08) will be staying at Ayu Taman at Kerobokan for 3 night before checking in to Ubud Sari for 5 night retreat.

Any great place for a day dive for beginner withouth staying overnight at the dive resort. as i would prefer to go back to kerobokan after the dive.
i had done my opened water 2 yrs ago and, alas that was my last dive. done the 3 hrs refresher course a few days .

I also looking into white water raffling along sungai Ayung. anyone know any great operator there ?

am also considering to cyce arounf Ubud area , any particular areas are more cyclist freindly ?
Look forward to hearing from your advice :)

Rgds
Summer

If you've flown Garuda or Jetstar from Sydney to Bali recently I am interested to know your thoughts. Boyfriend is iffy about flying Garuda, I'm worried Jetstar will cancel/change flights. Any thoughts appreciated. :-)
Wendy

Hey, my honeymoon is going to start on the 26th of october, & we're thinking of going to bali. Ive seen lots of beautiful breathtaking locations there, but i wanted to know hows the nightlife goin to be like at that time, & where are the best locations to chill &/or partaaay!

im probably going to be staying at the elysian in seminyak, is that a good location?

any help will be greatly appreciated:)

Hey all,

Not including hotels and airfare would 750.00 pp Canadian be enough for a weeks holiday? (approx. 6,500,000 rupiah)

I would also like to get an idea of the costs for certain items (in rupiahs if possible):

Raw silk scarf (24"+)

Average cafe meal for 2

Pedicure

Nike running shoes

With a wide variety of costs to work with I should be able to figure out an apporpriate budget.

Many thanks,
M

I'm a big pampering fanatic, especially after 10 months of deployment. Has anyone indulged in any of the treatments at this resort's spa?

hi vt member,

its not easy to find budget place to stay at west bali..is htere anyone know place to stay in Negara or Medewi(except Medewi Cottage) which i can book online? i will be there during 19-21/08/08, please enlighten me

thanks in advance
rungtip

Anybody have any suggestions for a long term car rental, or possibly buying a used car for 1 year in Bali? We can possibly get by without one by using locals drivers, or renting for short periods.
This brings my next question; Our last stay we rented bikes for a few months, but the bikes were pretty old. Should we bring decent mountain bikes, or is it cheaper (cost to ship them), and easier, to buy them in Bali/Indonesia?

hi, does anyone know of cheap hotels or accommodation (usd 20-45?) with wireless internet access around kuta to seminyak? thanks!

Has anyone stayed at the Legian Beach Hotel in Bali? Any comments or feedback on the service, ambiance and value for money?

Thanks!! :)

hi all,

will visite bali in august for 22 days, plan to hire a car for driving a round island and take to lombok..how is the road there, smooth or bumpy road? is it safe place to drive..shall i drive or hire car with driver?

thank you in advance

hi..

i will go to bali in august 08, have heard that the galungan festivsl will be held during 21-30 august 08....where is the best place to see the festival? please enlighten me...

thank you in advance
rungtip

has anyone stayed at the three brothers/ three sisters inn in kuta/legian?

what is the location like? am travelling with my partner and would like somewhere central and comfortable/clean.

I am planning to travel to Bali for about 1 week in July. During which I would like to take a 3 day kite surfing course.
Which area of Bali would be the best for kite surfing? The reason for this question is for me to book hotel near that area.
Any recommendation for who to go to take the kite surfing lessons (English)?

Thanks in advance.
Allan

hi vt's member

i will visit bali and lombok during 4-25 august2008, have a plan to hire car there,can i take car from bali to lombok by ferry and how much does it cost for public ferry?

thanks in advance

Hi Members,

I'll be in Bali in early Aug, would like to know do they accept SGD? or it's better to use Rupiah?

Many thanks,
Ven

Hi...everyone out there!! Need some advice on my itinerary. Please feel free to amend or suggest

Day 1 - Kintamani & Besakih
Tegalalang - Terrace Rice field
Ubud - Monkey forest & art market (Lunch : Babi Guling)
Kintamani - Vulcano & Batur Lake
Klungklung - Ancient court of justice
Besakih - the biggest temple of bali
Bukit Jambul - Beautiful terrace rice field

Day 2 - Bedugul & Ubud
Celuk - Silver & Gold smith
Mengwi - The family royal temple
Bedugul - Beautiful holyday resort
Candi kuning - The floating temple
Pacung - terrace rice field
Alas kedaton - Holy monkey forest
Tanah Lot - Temple on the sea + KECAK dance

hem....what about Uluwatu & Denpasar? You think we should add those in our plan? Btw, what about Trunyan village? Anyone been to Trunyan Village? How much does it cost?

Thanks!

Hello,
I am Raj,
I am coming from bandung to bali.

Up to surabhaya i am coming by train.
From surabhaya to bali main beach how can i go??
Pl tell me what is the best way to go?? ( No flight plll)
and how much time from surabhaya to bali?? if we go by ferry and car.
money is required ??

Pl tell me.

Can anyone please suggest some cheap bungalows/bandas in Bali? Looking for basic wooden bungalows near or on the beach, in any area of Bali...

Thanks :)