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TAX REFUND FOR SHOPPING T The first phase of the new value-added-tax (VAT) refund scheme available to Indonesian visitors effective April 1, 2010. Right now only 3 companies extend tax refunds in Bali, with plans to eventually extend the facility to more retail outlets The Bali companies now extending VAT refunds to travelers are: • [...]

NEW ROAD RULES Primarily aimed at motorbike riders, & effective April 1, 2010 comprehensive new national traffic safety laws  came into effect. A sampling of some of the rules to be enforced and the fines that can be imposed for violations include: • Missing technical and safety equipment (e.g. side mirror, lamps,) Rp. 250,000 • Violation [...]

BALI GUIDEBOOKS Every major guidebook company from Lonely Planet to Let’s Go makes a Bali guidebook. Most guidebook companies also make a book on Indonesia as a whole, as the country’s territory and diversity of places to visit make for enough material for a full guidebook. If you’re only planning on visiting Bali, getting a [...]

10 THINGS TO DO IN UBUD 10. Explore Ubud’s Wood Carving and Sculpture Shops 9. Visit Ubud’s Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) 8. Hike along Ubud’s Rice Terraces 7. Visit a Temple in Ubud 6. Explore Ubud’s Art Galleries 5. Go to a Spa for a Balinese Massage 4. Eat Dinner at the world [...]

PENJOR ON GALUNGAN DAY It is the symbol of Mount Agung and also as gratitude for the agricultural produce. The arched top of the bamboo pole represents Mount Agung, the body of the pole is a river that flows from the mountains to the sea, and along its route are the products of the harvest, [...]

GEGER BEACH BALI SECRET Geger beach in Bali is one of those classic Indonesian beaches which draw holiday makers to Bali. It has gorgeous white sands and clear blue seas with rolling waves. Greger beach has it's own Beach Club from which you can hire a sun bed, order drinks, lie back and relax. Because of [...]

INDONESIAN VISA INFO For a comprehensive paper on the various Visa options for Indonesia & Bali of course we have included a link where the writer explains in detail the process and pitfalls plus recommendations depending on your requirements

AN INTIMATE STAY IN BALI The hospitality offered by the staff is world class and the complete setup has an air loaded with romance and relaxation. All you got to do is pack your essentials and fly down to stay at one of our Bali luxury villas. Bali Island located in the Indian Ocean offers holiday [...]

BALI ARTS FESTIVAL Thousands of sun-seekers and art lovers would be converging on the beautiful island of Bali for the Bali Arts Festival from 12th June to 13th July 2010. For one whole month, visitors to the island would get the opportunity to enjoy daily dance and musical performances, handicraft exhibitions, traditional cultural shows, as [...]

A GREAT DAY TRIP IN BALI Only  Bali can separate me from my blog (for two whole days!) . I’m not sure how to explain it – when I arrived at the airport, I felt an instant wave of serenity wash over me. Even the chaotic scenes on the roads fail to faze me. Maybe it’s the [...]