The ubiquitous form of transport throughout Indonesia is without a doubt the motorcycle. Not only do they ‘possess’ the road, they are a cheap form of transport used by a majority of Indonesians. Even the police have cool looking bikes ( foto left ).
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Photo of the Day: Motorbike Mania
Being an island surrounded by crystal-clear blue ocean, albeit polluted in some places, it is only natural that in Bali there are some spectacular sea views. These views might be from cliffs or along stretches of coastal road and even from jungle areas fronting onto the beach
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Great Ocean Views in Bali
The numerous facets of Balinese culture are truly amazing and one of these is the Balinese temple ; it could be a family temple at home or, a community temple in a village or town. Whatever the case may be, the many temples on the island of Bali are worth visiting even if it’s just for the experience
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Temples in Bali
I was eager to visit Kuta on my last sojourn to Lombok mainly out of curiosity. That, and the fact so many people had told me of its pristine appeal to travellers as well as being a good surf break. This tiny village on the sweeping bay of white sand and coconut palms was refreshing and the total opposite to that of its counterpart on the sister island of Bali .
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Kuta in Lombok
There is so much natural beauty to see in Bali that is at times overwhelming. One of the nicest to visit is one of the many waterfalls on the island; the most popular being Gitgit Falls in the north of the island. Rivers flow best during and immediately after the wet season, meaning November to April
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Waterfalls in Bali
Over the decades I have ridden in most horse-drawn means of transport across the archipelago. However, there was one form that I wasn’t eager to ride in and, I still haven’t. On the island of Lombok the horse-drawn transport for most locals is a Cidomo
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Photo of the Day: Cidomo’s in Lombok
One might think there is very little to do in this area of upmarket hotels and expensive restaurants, but, it might surprise you to know that there are a few things to do and some of them, adventurous and thrilling to the senses.
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Things to Do in Nusa Dua
Starting on the 12th June and going through until the 10th July , the Bali Arts Festival will prove to be bigger and better than previous years. The festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural activities
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Bali Arts Festival 2010
Bali is renowned throughout the archipelago of Indonesia and overseas for their handicrafts . You could say that Bali is a mecca for arts and handicrafts. You might browse what is on offer in the Kuta area, but if you want the genuine article and not just a ‘copy’ [as so often seen in the tourist strip] it is far better to visit the village of origin for the particular handicraft you re seeking.
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A Guide to Buying Balinese Handicrafts
I have great news for incoming tourists to Bali . The new immigration laws that I wrote about the other week concerning having your photo and fingerprints taken upon arriving in Bali are now cactus! In other words, dead, habis , gone and for the near future, not to return.
There are times when one just doesn’t feel like tramping around the various markets in the tourist strip of Bali ; that relentless search for a cool T-Shirt or a pair of boardies or even handicrafts.
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Handicraft Factory Outlets in Bali
There were two places I wanted to visit when I visited Lombok ; the traditional weavers of Sukarara and the pottery at Banyumulek . Fortunately I was able to experience both of these places in the short time I had in Lombok. Banyumulek is one of the three major pottery villages on the island.
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The Pottery of Banyumulek: Lombok
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Dal 16 al 25 aprile 2010 torna la “Settimana della cultura”: il Ministero dei Beni culturali apre gratuitamente, per 10 giorni, tutti i luoghi statali dell’arte: monumenti, musei, aree archeologiche, archivi, biblioteche con dei grandi eventi diffusi su tutto il territorio. Più di 3.000 appuntamenti per tutti i gusti: mostre, convegni, aperture straordinarie, laboratori didattici, visite guidate e concerti che renderanno ancora più speciale l’esperienza di tutti i visitatori. Per info: http://www.beniculturali.it/mibac/opencms/MiBAC/sito-MiBAC/MenuServizio/EventiCorrelati/index.html?regione=Toscana&pagename=65951&id=66143&idAsset=65951®ioneCombo=
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Settimana Della Cultura: entrata gratis nei musei toscani
Un augurio sincero di Buona Pasqua a tutti voi da parte dei nostri hotel: Hotel Vecchia Cartiera Colle Val d’Elsa ( last minute Pasqua ) Hotel Relais della Rovere a Colle val d’Elsa ( offerta di Pasqua ) BUONA PASQUA e BUON SOGGIORNO IN TOSCANA!
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Buona Pasqua da Chianti Turismo
Il 20 marzo a Siena è stata inaugurata una importante mostra sul Bauhaus , movimento artistico particolarmente espressivo nell’architettura, nell’arredamento e nel design, all’interno dei Magazzini del Sale di Palazzo Pubblico. I 90 anni del Bauhaus e i 150 della sua Università a Weimar: due ricorrenze celebrate attraverso la riproposizione della storica mostra del Movimento Bauhaus tenutasi nel 1923 nella città tedesca di Weimar, gemellata dal 1995 con Siena. All’inaugurazione organizzata dall’assessorato alle Attività internazionali in collaborazione con l’assessorato all’Urbanistica e alla Cultura, aperto al pubblico, hanno partecipato l’assessore all’Urbanistica Fabio Minuti, il sindaco di Weimar Stefan Wolf, il rettore dell’università Bauhaus e il curatore Norbert Korrek
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Mostra sul Bauhaus a Siena
Da Siena a Montalcino , nel cuore verde della Val d’Orcia , un viaggio esclusivo per centocinquanta passeggeri fra antichi gusti e panorami incantevoli. In Italia, culla di ogni bellezza, nasce il nuovo turismo slow. Per chi ama viaggiare in libertà, alla ricerca della vite primordiale o a caccia dei vini del futuro, avvolti da un’arte e una storia eterne.
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Il treno del vino
Like most travellers to the east coast of Bali a visit to Pasir Putih is a definite must-do. The pure white beach located around six kilometres east of Candi Dasa is, or was, a pure gem for those wishing to relax and experience a rarely visited part of Bali.
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Pasir Putih – No More a Secret and a Delight
The night before Nyepi when Candika and I walked down to Jalan Melasti to see the Ogoh-ogoh was indeed a strange night. Close to 6pm most of the shops had closed as did several of the restorans we passed. In fact, there were a lot of people wandering around to find a place for an
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Sidoi Warung: Legian, Bali
Pacchetto Pasqua 2010 presso l’Hotel Vecchia Cartiera di Colle val d’Elsa, fra Firenze e Siena. Per una vacanza in Toscana in una delle zone più belle prenotate una camera doppia in un albergo a prezzo speciale. * Pernottamento in camera doppia in mezza pensione * Prima colazione a buffet * Servizi e iva Totale pacchetto per 2 notti: € 274,00 Totale pacchetto per 3 notti: € 386,00 Totale pacchetto per 4 notti: € 498,00 per info e prenotazioni: tel
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Pasqua a Colle val d’Elsa: 2 notti hotel in offerta