With all its beaches, it will come as no surprise that water sports are high on the agenda. Bali is a surfer’s paradise, with the best surfing for experts in Uluwatu and Canggu and in Kuta for beginners. Scuba diving is another popular choice, as the water in Bali is warm all year long. The best diving spots are in the east in Amed and Tulamben where you can take PADI certified diving courses. You can also snorkel here, or head to the west to Menjangan (Deer) Island, which supposedly has the best variety of fish and coral.

Other water activities include white water rafting in Sayan, west of Ubud; kayaking on some of the quieter rivers and on Lake Tamblingan; canoeing at Lake Batur; and dolphin watching by sunset in Lovina in the north.

In Nusa Dua, Sanur and other coastal resorts, wind surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, and other water related fun such as banana boat, flying fish, etc. can be found in abundance.

Hiking through the rice paddies is a good way to explore the inland and small villages of Bali. And so is mountain biking. Bike-Baik or Banyantree tours organize downhill cycling tours with visits to farms and plantations. Both activities can take you up the volcanoes, which are definitely worth a visit, and overall not too strenuous.

If you decide to stay in a resort, you can make use of the golf courses, tennis courts and swimming pools. You can also go fishing, bungee jumping, or sailing to one of the smaller nearby islands. If you go sailing, you can either rent a luxury yacht for the day, or hire a local perahu for an hour or so.

Not being an athletic person myself, I have undoubtedly missed a few sports, but we did go parasailing in Sanur, which was great fun.

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Kuta verfügt über einen kilometerlangen, breiten Sandstrand, weshalb sich dort ein Zentrum des westlichen Pauschaltourismus herausgebildet hat. Der Sandstrand Kutas eignet sich gut zum Sonnenbaden, Schwimmen und Surfen. Das Stadtbild ist vor allem durch Hotels und Diskotheken geprägt. Daher hat Kuta sich im Laufe der letzten Jahre stark „verwestlicht“. Die meisten Touristen kommen aus Indonesien, Deutschland, Thailand, Japan, China, die Niederlande, Indien, Malaysia und Australien.[1] Der Internationale Flughafen Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport liegt in der Nähe von Kuta.

Kuta zäht neben Sanur zu den Top Reisezielen auf Bali und ist jederzeit ein besuch wert.

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Hallo Welt,

nachdem wir bei dem Flug gluecklicher Weise keinerlei Probleme hatten, der Transit von Taipeh (Nanni und ich mussten mal eben kurz immigirieren, weil im kompletten Flughafen das Rachen verboten ist ) nach Denpasar auch wunderbar geklappt hat, sind Nanni und ich nun endlich im Paradies angekommen.

Das Klima hier ist einfach unbeschreiblich. Es sind tagsueber immer ueber 30*C und nachts geht die Temperatur nie unter 27*C. Dabei ist die Luftfeuchtigkeit so hoch, dass man den ganzen mit feuchten Klamotten und einem leichten Schweissfilm auf der Haut rumlauft.

Soviel erst einmal zu den Rahmenbedingungen.

Als wir ankamen, wurden wir direkt am Flughafen von unmengen von Taxifahrern angespochen, ob wir denn keinen Transit braeuchten. Aufgrund eines guten Tips, haben wir direkt im Flughafen an einem Schalten ein Ticket zu einem Festpreis gekauft. Die Taxifahrten hier sind ungemein billig. ein Taxi vom Flughafen zu unserer Unterkuft (die ersten beiden Tage wollten wir erst mal ankommen und die Umgebung auf uns wirken lassen – deshalb gleich mal ein 4****Hotel fuer 25 Euro die Nacht – ZUSAMMEN!!!) nach Sanur hat gerade einmal 95.000 Rupien (ungefaehr 7 Euro) gekostet. MAn war immerhin fast eine dreiviertel Stunde unterwegs. Der Verkehr hier ist die Hoelle… Ueberall fahren die Mopeds kreuz und quer. Man hat das Gefuehl, der Mittelstreifen ist reine Zierde, die die Balinesen von den Hollaendern uebernommen haben. Man hat uns zudem geraten, wir sollen uns doch auch einen Roller mieten.  Zwar braucht man dazu einen internationalen Fuehrerschein (den wir natuerlich nicht haben), den man sich dann doch bitte am Strassenrand fuer 12 Euro bei einem Einheimischen kaufen kann. Super, mach wa

Das Hotel in dem wir untergebracht waren, war sehr schoen und genau das richtige um hier anzukommen, allerdings haben wir bereits gestern festgestellt, dass uns Sanur dann doch ein wenig zu ruhig ist und haben uns dazu entschlossen, heute nach Kuta zu fahren. Als wir hier ankamen, stellten wir fest, dass es ganz und gar nicht ruhig ist – man hat das Gefuehl, hier steigt morgens ab 08ooh eine einzige Halli-Galli-Drecksau-Party. So sind wir ein Stueck weiter in den Norden nach Legian gefahren. Im Volksmund sagt man, dass Legian der kleine Bruder von Kuta sei. Tolle Wellen, tolles Nachtleben, nur bei weitem nicht so ueberlaufen wie Kuta.

Auch hier wird man alle 1-2 Meter von den Einheimischen angesprochen, ob man denn keinen Transport braeuchte, etwas essen moechte, eine Massage braeuchte oder sonstwas… Nur geschenkt hat man uns noch nichts

Heute morgen waren wir uebrigens schon Tiere retten. Wir waren auf einer kleinen Insel namens Trabangan und haben uns dort die Schildkroeten angeschaut. Die werden von eifrigen Tierschuetzern nach der Eiablage aus dem Strandsand gegraben und kommen in eine Aufzucht. Dort bleiben sie dann die ersten vier Monate nachdem sie geschluepft sind und werden wieder ins Meer gebracht. Das muesse man machen, weil die Insel, auf der sie schluepfen total zugemuellt ist. Man stelle sich ein Festival der Groesse “Rock am Ring” vor. 200.000 Menschen feiern dort 4 Tage durch und lassen ihren ganzen Muell einfach dort liegen – so in etwa sieht es auf Trabangan aus.

Schoen war auch, dass eine andere Reisegruppe aus China dort war, sich aber nicht getraut hat, ins Becken zu den 4 jaehrigen Schildkroeten zu steigen. Als Nanni und ich kamen, wiechen sie zur Seite und wir haben uns direkt an die dicken Brummer gemacht – ganz schoen kraeftig die vier Jahre alten Dinger!

So denn, das soll es erst einmal von den ersten Eindruecken gewesen sein. Wir werden jetzt erst mal die naechsten 2 Tage in Legian bleiben und  surfen. Die Wellen sind einfach gigantisch und wenn man ins Meer geht, muss man erst einmal 100m wandern, bis man gerade mal bis zu den Hueften im Wasser ist.

Ab morgen werde ich mal die ersten Bilder der ersten Tage hochladen. Die Internetverbindung in diesem Laden erinnert mich an die Zeit, als ich noch mit meinem 56k-Modem versucht habe, mich bei ruckelfreien Ballerspielchen zu amuesieren.

So denn! ich wuensche euch allen, einen wunderschoenen Tag (hier geht ja in 3 Stunden schon wieder die Sonne unter… das ist zum einen schade, weil man dann eben keine Sonne mehr hat, auf der anderen Seite aber wirklich schoen, weil man dann umso mehr Cocktails hat Total verrueckt uebrigens, dass hier der Wein unglaublich teuer ist. Da eine Flasche Wein bei ca. 7Euro anfaengt, das Bier nur 50 Cent kostet und der harte Alkohol wie Gin und Wodka dazwischen liegen, naemlich bei ungefaehr 5 Euro, fiel es uns relativ leicht, mit Gin-Tonic unser Urlaubsgetraenk gefunden zu haben.

Schoene Gruesse

Alex

Bali Travel – Things That You May Not Know You Can Do In Bali
Here is a starter list of 20 new things you may want to try when you are next in Bali:
1) Cruising ; Pick a boat of your choice, and head for the high seas! Nowadays Bali has a great selection of safe boats to choose from. Go for a fun filled family outing or go more adventurous with some of the latest cutting edge crafts which deliver the speed.
Bali Hai Cruises, Sea Safari Cruises, Bounty Cruises.
2) Bird Park ; You don’t need to be a bird watcher to enjoy this colourful park. Even better, arrive later in the afternoon, and enjoy some amazing sun-set melodies. Take a morning off, and discover the beauty of an array of tropical birds Bali has to offer. A great choice for enthusiasts and families. (located at Taman Burung – open 08:00 – 18:00 daily) .
3) Bali Dance Performances ; Be enthralled by unique Balinese dances ! Try to catch one of each of: Kecak, Legong and Fire Dances, at least. There are dozens of different troupes to choose from, each with their own following. Keep in mind, shows in hotels and tourist restaurants offer vanilla flavour, and sometimes mechanical re-creations of the real thing. Head out to some of the villages, and you will be handsomely rewarded with the authentic fare.
4) Diving ; Put your PADI license to use, or if you are a diving newbie, just do it, and get your PADI certificate in Bali! A range of dive organizers for the experienced, and dive schools for the new comers are available to choose from. Some offer PADI ‘Youth Scuba’ courses for ages 5+.
5) Designer Shopping ; No, I am not talking about the ‘fake originals’ that litter the streets of many other Asian locations. In the recent years, Bali has attracted some of the most talented original designers, and artists from around the world (both the East and the West). This coupled with the inherent artistic capabilities of the Balinese, means that Bali today enjoys a large number of original designer shops. You can find anything from post-modern lighting installations, to Imperial Chinese style sideboards, and from original water fountain designs to some of the best jewelry designed and manufactured anywhere in the world.
6) Fishing; Go after that marlin or try your hand at yellow fin tuna! Most boats provide full tackle, bait and a running commentary, a friendly, giggly banter which makes the day out that much more enjoyable. (fishing boats from Benoa Harbour or Sanur)
7) Dolphin Watching; Enjoy these all-time favourites in their natural habitat. They are at their best first thing in the morning. Also, the soft hues of the sun-rise provide amazing colours for the photography enthusiasts. However, you will need to plan ahead for this one, since Lovina is in the North of the island, and you will more than likely be staying in a hotel or a rental villa in the south.
Elephant Safari Park; Arguably, one of the best in South East Asia! Great location and landscaped gardens. Don’t forget to do the elephant safari ride.
9) Jet Skiing; Re-create those favourite Baywatch moments! Due to their environmental impact, only available at some selected beaches across the island.
Only for those who get withdrawal symptoms from being away from the hustle and bustle of big-city life! All the noise, thrills and danger of the real thing! Choice of single or double carts
10) Helicopter Tours ; Go on, splash out for that once in a life-time experience! Spectacular views over Bali even Lombok. Take in the gentle rice terraces from the best vantage point, or get up close and personal with a volcano! Not cheap, but certainly an experience never to forget. (Air Bali)
11)Golfing; A number of 18 hole courses are available across Bali . As you would expect, each more beautiful than the other. Relax on an easy course, or challenge yourself to one of the more demanding courses designed by professionals. Either way, don’t miss the spectacular views over the Indian Ocean or one of Bali ’s great volcanoes. Most courses in Bali are to international standards, and many offer clubhouses and recreational facilities for the rest of the family.
12) Kite Boarding; Some great wind and lift, as well as the equipment for rental is available at Nusa Dua beaches . But make sure you have a great story lined up for your insurance company! Keep in mind, this really is an Extreme Sport.
13) Monkey Watching ; Experience mischievous macaques in full action! Also, some good restaurants and eateries nearby. However, be careful of your cameras, glasses and the like! The Sacred Monkey Forest – Ubud
14) Horse Riding; Enjoy one of the equestrian centres at your doorstep! Selection of horses, with courses for the beginners. Wonderful escorted tours through the rice terraces and tide permitting down the beach. (Umalas or Saba Bay Stables)
15) Mountain Cycling ; If you like cycling, why not enjoy a leisurely cycle with views of the Batur volcano! Lots to see, lots to learn, all on two wheels with an experienced guide. Bali Adventure Tours
16) Slingshot (Reverse Bungee); Defy gravity Bali style , with some spectacular 50m views! (That is, if you remember to open your eyes!) Not for the faint-hearted. Organisers follow international safety standards.
17) Paragliding ; Throw yourself off the sheer cliff faces of Uluwatu into the Indian Ocean! As a beginner you can enjoy great tandem jumps with well qualified professionals with great safety records.
18) Surfing ; If you’ve come with your board you’ll know where to go! If you are keen to learn, there are many schools to choose from, just head for the beach! Whilst Kuta is a good all rounder, Uluwatu ,Padang-Padang, and Balangan can provide some great tubes to test the more experienced. (some offer surfing lessons for ages 5+, so the whole family can enjoy surfing all together) .
19) Temple Ceremonies; Few visitors to Bali realise that in most instances you will be welcomed to attend local ceremonies as an observer. If you are lucky enough, you may be able to catch one of the Full Moon or Dark Moon ceremonies which attract devotees from far a field and are some of the most colourful events on the island. The great thing is, there is a temple ceremony every single day of the year in Bali, just ask around to find the nearest one during your stay. Please remember that a sensible dress code, and polite/respectful behaviour are essential for continued hospitality towards foreign guests. (Also, please note that women are not allowed in the temples during their menstrual period.

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Ankunft Bali, 1. Nacht in Sanur und dann zum Tauchen an die Ostküste, vorbei am beeindruckenden Vulkan

You have so many choices and so little time, well thankfully we have broken down and categorized the absolute MUST DO’S on the Island.  Have a look at some of these unforgettable, potential Kodak moment adventures that we have listed, to make it simple for you to decide on how to divvy or time between Max Relax and being Super Tourist.

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It is hard to distinguish between delectable and just so so restaurants when on holiday.  So what we have done for you is to put together a compilation of restaurants featuring local dining spots that have something very unique to add to your memorable experience in Bali.

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Zoals gevreesd heeft de Bromo voor ons niet mogen zijn, maar we hebben er een schitterende dag voor in de plaats gekregen. Een dagje relaxen in het Phoenix hotel in Yogjakatra waar we eerder al 2 nachten verbleven. Lees: lekker eten, het zwembad in met Mieltje, een hot stone massage voor Aissa en enkele bintangs (pintjes) voor de papa… Het deed deugd.

Donderdag vertrokken we dan met de vlieger naar Bali, het voor ons beloofde land. En we moeten eerlijk zijn voorlopig lost het al zijn verwachtingen in. We verblijven hier in een schitterend hotel (Bali Hyatt in Sanur) met enkele zwembaden, zalige beachbars, goeie cocktails en dit al in een redelijk zotte setting. Op en top in orde… We hebben hier gisterennamiddag en vandaag dan ook al volop van genoten. Het is hier rond 7uur al goed donker en het is dan ook super om tot 8 uur in het verlicht zwembad te zitten. Mieltje vindt het leuk, dus wij ook.

Deze voormiddag zijn we hier de plaatselijke winkeltjes en restaurants wat gaan verkennen. Elke dag in het hotel eten zou wat duur worden en de rest van de dag spenderen we in en rond het zwembad. Morgen zou een topper moeten worden want dan gaan we op olifantensafari.

Ik heb wat foto`s van Kamiel in actie geupload…

Bye bye

Sanur is one of the beautiful beach in Bali. Not only the view but there is a delicious food restaurant that serve a fried fish that you should taste it. Not only the fish but the think that make this food great is the sauce was so hot.

Sudah lama ngga posting blog,kali ini mau posting tntang cerita pulang kampung ke Bali.Beberapa kalipun ke Bali nggak bosan-bosan karena pasti ada saja hal-hal Baru.saya pulang kampung(lebih bisa disebut berturis,menikmati keindahan alami)saat lebaran.disinilah nilai fenomena tersebut.

saya mendarat di pulau Bali Malam hari.fenomena itu belum terasa.lalu,keesokan harinya,ketika berjogging bersama saudara,disinilah fenomena itu terasa.langit biasanya sudah terlihat agak biru mnuju pagi,hanya tertutup awan,hawanya agak dingin,jauh dari biasanya.

selama sy berkeliling Denpasar,yang saya lihat hanyalah awan mendung,air bekas hujan di jalanan.terutama di sanur,angin laut semua.kyk gitu,bner2 beda.hawanya benar2 dingin kyk ke bedugul.dari sini saya punya pikiran,begini,kan lagi lebaran,di Bali uda banyak lah orang2 Jawa berdomisili di Bali,terus kan sebagian besar Jawanya Mudik.Munculah pikiran begini “Jangan-jangan gara-gara Jawa Mudik Bali jadi Mendung terus,terus yang bawa Hawa panasnya berasal dari orang2 jawa?”semua yg denger lgsg ketawa menganggap itu bagaikan sindiran.bagi para ilmuwan yang menganut ilmu ilmiah,itu adalah fiksi,takhyul.tapi,bagi peramal2 prcaya tahkyul atau sejenis mama lauren,pasti ada prcayanya,malah prcaya bgt.

Setelah H+4 klo ngga salah,suasana kmbali seperti biasa,benar2 panass!

Jawanya uda pada pulang!,mereka benar2 pembawa keseimbangan alam pulau bali.hahaha.saya jg org jawa,tpi kok ngga  bawa pengaruh yah?haha.begitulah makanya nggak pernah bosan pergi ke Bali.Ayo pergi ke Bali!nanti kalo bisa gw bikin kuis yg mnang boleh ke Bali.haha

Denpasar, 22/07/2009 – Majalah Pariwisata Internasional Travel dan Leisure menobatkan Bali sebagai pulau terbaik di dunia tahun 2009, mengalahkan pulau-pulau terkenal lain termasuk Kepulauan Galapagos.

Menurut Ketua Badan Pariwisata Bali (BTB) Ngurah Wijaya di Renon RAbu mengatakan, penghargaan itu merupakan titik balik bagi pariwisata Bali ditengah pemberlakuan travel warning atau larangan berkunjung oleh Amerika dan Australia pasca-serangan bom di Hotel JW Marriott dan Ritz Carlton Jakarta 17 Juli lalu.

“Travel dan Leisure menobatkan Bali sebagai pulau terbaik dunia setelah menyisihkan pulau-pulau lainnya di dunia termasuk Kepulauan Galapagos,” paparnya.

Dia menambahkan, tahun lalu Bali kalah dengan Galapagos, namun pada tahun ini Bali mampu melampaui pulau tersebut dengan mengumpulkan poin mencapai 87.41, sementara Galapagos hanya mengumpulkan 86,80 poin.

Lebih jauh dia mengungkapkan, larangan berkunjung oleh luar negeri sudah ada sejak dulu, namun baginya hal itu tidak menghambat Bali meraih penghargaan internasional.
“Ini patut kita syukuri dan apresiasi, karena sekaligus mempromosikan Bali sebagai kawasan wisata yang masih layak di mata dunia,” ujarnya.

Dia juga menyatakan, hingga kini belum ada pembatalan kujungan wisatawan mancanegara ke Bali terkait adanya ledakan bom di Jakarta. “Saya belum menerima laporan tentang pembatalan kunjungan itu, ” tandasnya optimis.

Demikian halnya dengan wisatawan yang tengah berlibur di Pulau Dewata, dia mengaku tidak ada eksodus besar-besaran seperti yang disampaikan beberapa kalangan.

“Sampai sekarang wisatawan asing masih meilih menghabiskan liburannya di Bali, tidak ada eksodus akibat ledakan bom Jakarta,” kilahnya.

Tingkat kunjungan wisatawan mancanegara ke Bali dikatakan masih stabil, dan mencapai rata-rata 6000 orang perhari. “Saya meminta aparat meningkatkan sistim pengamanan supaya kondisi seperti saat ini bisa bertahan,” imbuhnya.

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me & friends, after Ayufie’s purify ceremony at Sanur beach…

The kris or Keris is distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from Indonesia. Both weapon and spiritual object, the keris is considered as possess magical powers. The earliest known kris go back to tenth century and most probably spread from the island of java throughout South-east Asia.

Kris blades are usually narrow with a wide, asymmetrical base. The sheath is often made from wood, though examples from ivory, even gold, abound. A kris aesthetic value covers the dapur(the form and design of the blade, with some 40 variants), the pamor(the pattern of metal alloy decoration on the blade, with approximately 120 variants), and tangguh referring to the age and origin of a kris. A bladesmith, or Empu, makes the blade in layers of different iron ores and meteorite nickel. In high quality kris blades, the metal is folded dozens or hundreds of times and handled with the utmost precision. Empus are highly respected craftsmen with additional knowledge in literature, history and occult sciences.

Kris were worn everyday and at special ceremonies, and heirloom blades are handed down through successive generations. Both men and women wear them. A rich spirituality and mythology developed around this dagger. Kris are used for display, as talismans with magical powers, weapons, sanctified heirlooms, auxiliary equipment for court soldiers, accessories for ceremonial dress, an indicator of social status, a symbol heroism, etc.

Over the past three decades, kris lost some of their prominent social and spiritual meaning in society. Although active and honoured Empus who produce high-quality kris in the traditional way can still be found on many islands, their number is dramatically decreasing, and it is more difficult for them to find people to whom they transmit their skills. It was said that some kris helped prevent fires, death, agricultural failure, and many other problems. Likewise, they could also bring fortune, such as bountiful harvests. Kris could also have tremendous killing power. Some are rumored to stand on their tips when their real names are called by their masters. When making a blade, the blademaker could infuse into the blade any special spiritual ands power the owner desires.

In Bali now kerismaker it’s still 3 persons, they are already old persons and only one person still make the keris. It’s difficult to find people make the keris, because there is not motivation for balenese craftsman for make it. Why? Because for make the keris need many capital ( like nickel, iron, steel, charcoal from teak wood). And a new original balenese keris could have price from 300 USD, that’s why craftsman they don’t want to make it and there is not many buyers.

A young balenese craftsman I MADE SUMARDIYASA ,24 years old has a dream for continuing this tradition make the original balenese keris . After finished high school 2003, he begin learn working as a craftsman at home autodidact. He learned make knifes, sickles, spears and at 2007 learn make the keris(dagger). His ancestors give an assignment to be craftsman and forbid to work at the others places. When he refused request the ancestors, 6 months was unlucky and got the big problem, always was suffering from disorientation. When he promised to the ancestors to be a craftsman, he got back the lucky and got the calm. That’s why now he work as craftsman and blademaker to continue the balenese culture make the keris, and make motivation to the others craftsman to continue this tradition. The God give his divine revelation to communicate with the spirit of the keris, how to check the good keris and the bad keris for anyone.

Address : Jl. Tunggak Bingin Block G no 1, Betngandang – Sanur – Denpasar – BALI
Phone : +6281338989618
Email : wayan.sumardika@yahoo.co.id