By Aryn Baker
Planning a weekend in Bali? Then look further than the tourist magnet of Kuta Beach, which has suffered from the easy access that its location near the airport affords. Instead, spend a few more minutes in the taxi and head for Seminyak. This seafront town easily charms with its laid-back vibe and great restaurants. Here’s our itinerary for the perfect Seminyak break. (Read “A Greener Education in Bali.”)
FRIDAY: After checking in at one of the many luxury villas available in the area (see a selection at www.elitehavensbali.com), (more…)
April 17th, 2009
Indonesia’s consul in Darwin says Garuda Airlines has told him it will stop flights to Denpasar by April 22.
Harbangan Napitupulu says Garuda’a general manager in Darwin told him yesterday he had been instructed to cease all flights by the airline’s headquarters.
He says no airlines are immune from the effects of the global economic crisis. (more…)
April 17th, 2009
Wasti Atmodjo , The Jakarta Post , Denpasar
The Bali provincial administration is scheduled to operate an integrated transportation system connecting the municipality of Denpasar with neighboring Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan regencies, in an attempt to reduce traffic congestions in these areas.
Chairman of the Bali chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda), I Ketut Eddy Dharma Putra, revealed the plan after meeting with Denpasar Mayor IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra on Tuesday. (more…)
April 16th, 2009
Ni Komang Erviani , The Jakarta Post , Badung
The Bali provincial administration has allocated Rp 46.9 billion (US$4.2 million) from the provincial budget to revitalize 2,345 subak traditional agriculture and irrigation associations on the island.
Currently there are 1,546 subak yeh managing rice fields and another 799 subak abian managing farms. (more…)
April 15th, 2009
by Erin Zagursky
While a storm raged outside of Phi Beta Kappa Hall last week, a small group of William & Mary professors, students and community members sat on the floor of the Dodge Room and combated the growling thunder with the sounds of traditional Balinese sacred performance.
The workshop came a day after Wayang Kali, an experimental shadow theater troupe, performed in the Kimball Theatre as the final event in this year’s Ewell Concert Series. (more…)
April 14th, 2009
CANGGU, Indonesia (AFP) — Villas are part of the latest building boom on the famous Indonesian holiday island of Bali, where homes for wealthy holidaymakers and expatriates are mushrooming across the bottle-green landscape.
Some see the growth of the villas as a boon. Others such as Sukadana, who toils not far from a beach favoured by expats, see a threat to a way of life that stretches back hundreds of years. (more…)
April 13th, 2009
Wasti Atmodjo , Contributor , Denpasar
Following their success with transplanting coral, residents of Serangan, Denpasar, are planning to develop a marine tourism site to give visitors a chance to experience the beautiful underwater scenery while learning about environment.
“We are still working on the concept,” said Wayan Patut, who pioneered the coral reef transplantation in Serangan. “But basically the people, the village administration and the traditional leaders have agreed to make it happen.” (more…)
April 13th, 2009
Wasti Atmodjo , Contributor , Denpasar
Following their success with transplanting coral, residents of Serangan, Denpasar, are planning to develop a marine tourism site to give visitors a chance to experience the beautiful underwater scenery while learning about environment.
“We are still working on the concept,” said Wayan Patut, who pioneered the coral reef transplantation in Serangan. “But basically the people, the village administration and the traditional leaders have agreed to make it happen.” (more…)
April 8th, 2009
Denpasar (ANTARA News) - Tourists from some foreign countries have confirmed their interest to have a close look at the implementation of the Indonesian democratic festivity which will take place on April 9 in Bali and some even had come and stayed in many hotels in this paradise island.
“We received such confirmation on a number of travelers from Europe and other countries who are eager to see in person the implementation of the legislative general election in Bali,” a senior tourist guide, Amos Lillo (56) said in Denpasar on Tuesday. (more…)
April 8th, 2009
I would like to on an editorial titled: “Bali’s example”, (the Post, March 25, p. 6). Perhaps we need to remember that Bali’s culture, excluding the Bali Aga, was born in East Java. The traditions, culture and religion so enjoyed by visitors to Bali as a visual spectacle is a representation of the glorious Majapahit Empire. (more…)
April 7th, 2009
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