Firstly, this is not for the faint hearted or the un-fit.
It is a lot harder than you expect or the brochure tells you. I am quite fit, I go to the gym daily and run, bike, row for at least an hour a day… I found the trek physically demanding… But loved it once it was over.. LOL…
At 2am you are collected at your Hotel and transported to Batur Volcano, by 4 am and… Read more
Tootsies
If you want hassle FREE shopping with fixed prices then visit Tootsies. Clothing, handbags, sunnies, shoes, jewellery, quilts, table runners & so much more. AC – Roxy, Quicksilver, Billabong, Nikes, Vans & more. Plus sizes also available. Also Tootsies will endeavour to get in what you need to order? in a few days.
How to find? – Take a taxi or driver to JI Panti Sindhu. Walk towards the beach, when you get to the path… Read more
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Wow this is the best deal.. This wonderful young man is one talented Photographer… Kadek will do Sunset Beach Shots for your family and or friends from:
JI By Pass Ngurah Rai 100x Kuta 80361 Bali 761263
I don’t know how to begin this segment of the Bali Buddy other than to say BIMC were and are amazing. I have just returned from Bali (11 /5/ 12). My husband John and son Darcy were in Sumbawa on a boys surfing holiday when extremely bad pain took over Johns body. It turned out to be peritonitis.. (appendix) or in Balinese (Usus Buntu).
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I must admit I am no golfer, but I have had many emails from BB readers asking about golf courses in Bali.
Nusa Dua. 18 holes, green fee, caddy, golf cart and return transport.
Jimbaran. 18 holes, green fee, caddy, golf cart, and return transport.
Bedugul. 18 holes, green fee, caddy, golf cart and return… Read more
Hallo = Hello
Hallo – Upa Kabar = Hello How are you
Sibuk = Busy
What time is it? = Jam berapa
Where = dimana
Who = siapa
Quick = cepat cepat
Shower = mandi
fat = gendut
towel = handuk
Glasses = kicamata
smile = senyum
Can I have = Bisakah saya dapatkan
Manik is a beautiful soul who will truly look after you with all your shopping and container needs. Contact her via email for complete information and mention Bali Buddy. She runs a fabulous business.
Full or half containers
Email: Manik.herawari@gmail.com… Read more
Yes it could be from food, water, a dirty plate, knife, fork, the pool, or just in the air. There are lots of remedies but of course the number one remedy is STAY IN EYE SIGHT OF A TOILET. Red Cordial. Kapult, Imodium, Charcoal tablets and if you are really bad call a doctor and ask for a shot.
I always carry a small medical kit with us but… Read more
The Surf in Bali is crowded, people are travelling now from all parts of the world to experience surfing in Bali. Don’t expect your own break, but if you take your time and explore a bit you can wing some classic waves.
I surf at Kuta Reef heaps. To get a boat to Kuta Reef, drive thru the Kuta Markets and turn left, you can store all your gear here, park your bike or car. The boats with… Read more
Every girls hair dream. Be careful when having hair extensions and braiding though, often girls get their extensions done and it is so heavy and even heavier when wet that you get a very bad head and neck aches. Mon out the front of Monzarella Legian. Great hair braiding for the little ones. Put a few hours aside, you relax in the sun whilst Mon braids. The Girls at the Jayakarta Resort in Legian are skilled doing extensions with braiding…. Read more
Day Spas have popped up every where in Bali, they seem to be on every second corner. You can enjoy a variety of treatments for as little as $5 so, do indulge.
One favourite is Victors opposite The Ossotel in Padma Utara Legian the girls and guys are fabulous here and one of the cheapest. In Legain, JI Padma Utara No 6 Legian Kuta.
Batik Beach Towels at Miss Ketut’s – Garlic Lane Legian
Bintang Supermarket
The largest Supermarket in the Seminyak and Legian areas – there is not much you can’t get here – and worth the browse.
Florist
For your special occasion in Bali. Call Ni Made Kasni (Sari Bunga Florist) 036 188 244 77 or visit them in Rum Jungle Road Legian. On the your left on the bend before… Read more
Go to Jimmie shop (across the road from Puri Paja Hotel on Padma Ultara). Jimmie will look after all your phone and data needs and also sell you a cheap phone if needed.
Ask for a Telakomsel Sim Card or similar.
Check that your phone is unlocked before you leave the country.
To call Aus 0101761 drop the 0 i.e. in 02. ie : 0101761427814915… Read more
