One Week Escape to Bali
In and around Indonesia
Jule's and my original idea for the Easter semester break 2006 was to visit a another must see destination within Australia. We planned to do a fly-drive tour from Perth to Exmouth in Western Australia. Unfortunately all different possibilities had been booked out already and a cyclone was just heading for the coast of Exmouth. Flexible as we were we had to adjust our itinerary just a little and came up with the destination with the highest Australian international arrivals: Bali. We expected Bali to be overcrowded and very touristy before arriving. But after having travelled parts of the eastern, northern and southern coastal stretches as well as several inland routes, our impression has changed significantly. Once you leave the tourism developments of Southern Bali and Ubud you can still find remote, beautiful villages, temples and stunning landscapes.
Route taken and entries written by Ben around the world
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Tajung Benoa - The extension of Nusa Dua on the Bukit Peninsula
The Tajung Benoa peninsula is located in Bali's most visited and developed southern coastal region. When you arrive at Ngurah Rai Inter... Continue reading »
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Dreamland Beach - Laid Back Flair and a Great Surf
Before we actually visited Bali I have heard of a supposingly beautiful place called Dreamland Beach twice. An Australian classmate at Unive... Continue reading »
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Short insight into Balinese Culture- Temples and Dances
On several days during our trip in Bali we rented a car with a local driver and guide to take us around the island to see some of the many fascinating... Continue reading »
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Lovina- Bali's High Contrast Northern Coast
Another daytrip should take us to Bali's northern coast, which is relatively quiet and laid back compared to south Bali. Do not expect to get to north... Continue reading »
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Ubud- Culture, Rice Fields and much more....
After having spend four days on the crowded Tajung Benoa Peninsula we were really looking forward for our second part of the journey, which should tak... Continue reading »
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Pasir Puthi Beach- A Hidden Treasure on Bali's East Coast
One morning we decided to look for a beach we have heard about and the Lonely Planet guidebook described as: "A little known gem east of Candidasa, th... Continue reading »
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