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Cheap flights to Bali- Get the best flights for your travel
Article by Anne Jones
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Holidays are the most relaxing time for all. But one thing that comes to every mind is where to go? If you are looking to visit some island, you can visit Bali. It is one of the most tourist attracted island in Indonesia. It is located over 2 kilometers from Java and island of Lombok. Everyone wants very memorable and enjoyable vacation, with enough time for adventure and recreational activities, sight-seeing, and relaxation. Task of planning a vacation is very easy but the cost incurred in traveling is very expensive, especially for international travel.
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There is majority of Muslim community in Indonesia but Bali is the island with large number of people follows Balinese Hinduism. It is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. Bali has warm, humid and tropical climate round the year. Scuba diving and surfing can be enjoyed in Bali.
Hindu temples, Bali Bomb, Garuda Wisnu Kencana are the major tourist attractions in Bali. Bali is served by Ngurah Rai international airport. Cheap flights and accommodation are easily available in Bali. Our cheap flights to Bali depart from all over the world, it is easy to get cheap flights.
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Useful Bali travel info about the airport taxi
Article by Matt Verbaan
If you have just arrived at the Nugurah Rai Airport then here are some Bali travel tips that might come in handy. Especially if there is nobody from your hotel waiting for you at the arrivals hall. Because then there is only one option left for you: the airport taxi.
Unlike other airports throughout Indonesia, you won’t be approached or followed by dozens of taxi drivers asking you if you need a taxi. Instead at Nugurah Rai Airport all the taxi drivers are waiting for their customers at a taxi booth, indicated by a big blue sign.
Behind the counter you can see a list of all the major Bali travel destinations with the exact price behind it. After you tell the person where you want to go (hotel name, street name or village) you have to pay immediately. And that’s that, so no need to pay the driver anymore later on.
I did hear, though from other travelers that when you are at the taxi counter you should know your exact destination and in which village your hotel is located. It seems that the people at the taxi counter sometimes want to confuse you on where your hotel exactly is. Some village boarders are not very clear, especially in Kuta area.
So if you for instance say that you want to go to a specific hotel in Legian, the taxi drivers will claim that that it is located in Seminyak. This village is a bit further away so in the end you pay more then necessary…
But from my own experience the taxi drivers are ok. Do make sure though, that the taxi driver actually drops you off in front of your hotel. One time our taxi driver did not want to make a detour through Kuta because everything is one-way traffic. So he said that we could just get out as our hotel was just 1 minute walk away. But I guess he got minutes confused with kilometers…
The prices of the airport taxi are of course a tiny bit more expensive than a regular taxi which cruises around town. But these regular taxis are not allowed to pick up any customers from the airport; they are only allowed to drop them off. So you have no other choice then to go for the official airport taxi.
Make sure you keep this Bali travel tip in mind when you set foot on the beautiful tropical island after a 12 hour long haul flight. If somebody approaches you with a ‘better price’, decline it immediately. I understand that it sounds tempting to go for a cheaper taxi ride, but usually at the end you pay more than expected and you’ll have a bad start of your holiday…
And let’s face it, if you are coming from Australia, Europe or the United States then a 1 hour drive for about USD$ 8 isn’t what I call expensive.
The airport taxi prices for the major tourist destinations are in Indonesian Rupiah:Kuta: 40.000 Kuta Center: 45.000Seminyak: 55.000Sanur and Nusa Dua: 85.000For hotels further away in Nusa Dua: 95.000Ubud: 175.000Candidasa: 300.000Denpasar (depending on which area): 60.000 – 80.000
If you planning to use the taxi to go to other Bali travel destinations or if you plan head back to the airport then I highly recommend the Blue Bird taxi-company. Indonesians throughout Indonesia even prefer to hop in a Blue Bird, so you should too.
There are other taxi companies as well but their reputation isn’t that good as Blue Bird’s. Their drivers are very polite and always on time when you have ordered a taxi by telephone. That is a good thing to know if you have to catch your plane home at 6am, right?
About the Author
Matt Verbaan gives all the necessary travel information if you are planning to go to Bali. Unlike other travel websites, all his articles are based on his own travel experiences to every corner of this amazing tropical island. Tips on getting around Bali can be found on his website http://www.bali-travel-life.com/bali-island.
Time Travel: Visit the sites of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Article by Theresa Pecks
These historic places are absolute must sees for any person that loves to travel; you will certainly be unable to understand the immensity and grandeur of these destinations until you have seen them in person. The seven wonders of the ancient world include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharaohs of Alexandria.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Ancient Wonders and it is no wonder how it got its name. You will look minuscule compared to the enormity of this pyramid. This pyramid was constructed under the reign of Pharaoh Khufu and its use is quite the human mystery.
The Hanging Gardens
The Hanging Gardens is located on the Euphrates River to the south of Baghdad in Iraq. No one is quite sure as to the meaning of the Hanging Gardens as it is only preserved in the ancient Greek writings and is detailed as one of the most blissful gardens with water irrigation and other royal luxuries spread throughout this magical location.
The Temple of Artemis
This temple was built for the Greek goddess Artemis and was one of the most elegant and graceful temples ever erected. It was located in the ancient city of Ephesus, in the south of Turkey. This building was different from other similar structures as it was made out of pure marble.
The Statue of Zeus
Zeus was the God of all Gods and as so, was honoured with this gigantic, golden statue located in Olympia, Greece, where the Gods were thought to have resided. Unfortunately the original has been destroyed yet the aura of his statue remains in this ancient city.
The Mausoleum
Located in the south west of Turkey, this elegant Mausoleum once stood tall. It was used as the ancient burial grounds for the king. The mausoleum used to be about 140 feet high and decorated with life size statues of animals and people created by the most gifted artists in Greece such as Scopas and Bryaxis.
The Colossus of Rhodes
This ancient world wonder had a short life span of about 56 years. This was a gigantic statue that symbolised the unity of the inhabitants of the Mediterranean island in Rhodes, Greece. The structure was made out of marble, iron, stone and bronze. It was about 110 feet high and was an inspiration to many artists, especially Auguste Bartholdi who created the Statue of Liberty.
The Pharaohs of Alexandria
The Last ancient world wonder was located in Alexandria, Egypt and was the only wonder with a definitive purpose of helping sailors return home. It was a gigantic lighthouse that inspired many because of its grand architectural design.
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Travel Tips: Travel Scams To Be Aware Of
Top 12 Travel Scams And Travel Scams
Tyres and fliers
You are driving along the motorway when a driver draws alongside you, pointing to one of your tyres and gesturing to you to pull over. You stop on the hard shoulder and the other driver kindly pulls over to help. While you inspect the tyre, he lifts all your valuables from the front seat. A new version on this is when you return to your parked car and get in, only to see a flier stuck under the rear window wiper obscuring your view. So you jump out to remove it, thieves nip in and drive off in the car – more than likely taking your bag/shopping with it.
Tip: If you fear you have a flat tyre, try to continue until the next service station. If you do have to remove the flier, ensure your valuables are hidden. In both cases, always keep the car locked.
Metal detector
You place your laptop on the airport security scanner while waiting for a couple of people to pass through the metal detector. The first passes, but the second person triggers the alarm and laboriously takes out coins, jewellery and mobile phone from his pockets. By the time you go through, the first person has long gone, as has your laptop. Most prevalent in countries where you can go in and out of the departure area, such as the United States.
Tip: Never put your belongings on the conveyor belt unless the metal detector is clear.
Currency cons
Unscrupulous cashiers in banks or bureaus de change adopt suspect counting methods when handing over money to foreigners. With irregular pauses they miss out numbers in the countback in the hope that the tourist is not concentrating or does not understand. Another scam is to give someone the wrong currency when exchanging money for example, Czech koruna (50 to 1) instead of Polish zloty (six to 1) – or confuse them with one zero too few (think Turkish lira). More often than not, the tourist will fail to notice.
Tip: Find out about the currency and exchange rate before leaving (www.xe.com), pay attention to those zeros and insist on counting back your money in front of the cashier.
Hire or liar
It’s the end of your Bali holiday, you are in a rush to catch your flights, so you hurriedly hand back the keys to the hire car representative who gives you a nod and sends you on your way. Only when you arrive back home do you find your credit card has been charged for damage you never inflicted. This is increasingly prevalent in Europe.
Tip: Make sure you mark any damage before you hire the car and ensure you get a signature for the “all clear”, a copy of the paperwork before departing.
By day:
Travelling light
Crowded streets, malls, markets and railway stations are the obvious spots. While moving through the crowds you bump into a passer-by: you apologise and move on. It is only later that you notice you are travelling light – your keys, wallet or phone has gone.
Tip: Make sure your bag is zipped up. Never leave your wallet in a back pocket. Take what you need in a money belt and leave the rest in your hotel safe.
Compensation claim
Someone will bump into you in a crowded place, drop a pair of spectacles or a precious ornament (always previously broken), feign horror and claim to the world and his wife that you have to pay up for the damage. In some African countries, this scam extends to pedestrians bumping into your car and then writhing around on the ground while a hostile crowd asks for compensation.
Tip: Ask to resolve the situation at a police station or hotel reception the crook is more likely to give up the ruse.
Mess take
You are admiring the sights when you feel the unmistakable splat of bird droppings on your shoulder or perhaps you have something spilt on you by a clumsy passer-by. As you stop to examine the damage, an amiable local helps you clean off the mess, while cleaning out your wallet.
Tip: You could chain your wallet to your belt, but a money belt is the safest option.
Unfair cop
A man approaches you to ask for directions or to offer you a currency exchange or even drugs. Then two men appear, flashing badges and claiming to be police. They demand to see your passport and check your wallet for “counterfeit money”. When you hand them over the men either disappear into the crowd or one distracts you while the other relieves you of your cash. If you have been duped into changing money they may confiscate it, claiming that it is “counterfeit”.
Tip: If approached by police, insist on checking their photographic identification and accompanying them to the police station before handing anything over.
Snooze and lose
You are waiting for a train, plane or bus, with your bags by your side, and a passer-by “accidentally” drops a wallet, money or keys from his pocket. Being honest, you grab them and run after him to return it. Your bags, meanwhile, are long gone.
Tip: If you are alone, err on the side of caution, even if this means appearing rude.
By night:
Unlicensed taxis
It is late, you have had a few drinks and it is a long walk home there are no licensed taxis at the rank and a man is offers you a lift. The fare seems reasonable but you could pay a much heavier price. The consequences can range from simple muggings to murder.
Tip: Never, however tempting, get in an unlicensed taxi in a foreign city that you don’t know well, particularly if you are alone.
Bitter pill
While enjoying a few drinks in a Bali Hotel bar, you nip to the lavatory and return to finish your drink or perhaps you have just accepted a drink from a friendly stranger. Either way, that will be the last thing you remember: your drink has been spiked. Hours later you wake up to find your wallet has gone, or far worse.
Tip: Never leave your drink unguarded or accept a drink from a stranger unless you see it served by the barman.
Unwelcome reception
You’re settling down for an early night when your hotel room phone rings. It’s the receptionist apologising for the late hour but asking you to verify your credit-card details. You read them out and drift back to sleep. The caller, of course, was not the receptionist and your credit card is taking a pounding. A variation on this is someone approaching you in what appears to be hotel uniform, saying that he needs to make a photocopy of your passport for hotel records. You hand it over and he disappears.
Tip: Only give out your card number or passport in person at reception, never over the phone.
I hope this well make you more aware of the travel scams that exists and may put a damper on your holiday moods. Do read my Bali Travel Tips too, which is a good guide and Bali insight if you’re visiting Bali.
Anastasia Fiatmita was crowned Miss Bali 2003 and Miss Indonesia Tourism 2004. Born and bred in Bali, she now blogs regularly at Bali Travel Guide where she gives free Bali information, tips and Bali Hotel Review. Do visit her recommended project – Search For The Cheapest Hotel Rates Across All The Booking Websites With Just One Click
Travel in Bali, Indonesia
Article by Bali traveller
Bali, Indonesia is a famous destination for surfers, hikers, and young couples travelling inexepensively. There are several affordable lodges in Bali for the fee conscious traveler. Bali is surely an energetic exciting place with a really low criminal offense rate. There are many stores with regional artisans displaying their wares. While Indonesia is surely an Islamic location, Bali has a big population of Hindu worshipers. The Hindu impact sometimes appears in craft shops and culture reveals throughout the city. The people are generally warm and friendly and welcoming, and it’s also an easy task to get caught up in the vibe of the city.
Nearly all people have got always wanted to be flying to Bali to have a break over the holidays but have since changed their minds. Lately, there is a great fear that terrorists may strike at any minute. A great number of people were affected by this disaster as both the ones who wanted to travel then, and people who will probably want to travel today will remember the terrorist attacks in October 2002 and the consequent devastation.
The Balinese persons are a hardworking and forward-looking lot. Their particular level of determination makes it possible for get on my feet yet again and despite it all, get things running and look for better days ahead.
While you are travelling in Bali, there are funny things you can do:Indonesian temples or wats would be a great place for you to go. The well known shrines and temples in Bali would let you get to know the history and culture of Bali.
Shopping is another thing you should do in Bali, one’s visit to any place in the world will never be complete with no shopping spree. You will find a huge selection of shops in Bali which have been ideal shopping locations with wonderful finds and affordable prices. You’ll find thousands of Bali handmade gifts, especially Bali leather handbags.
Dance in the Sunset.the days are quiet very hot in Bali and the perfect time for everybody to stroll outdoors is when the sun is setting. The beautiful sunset of Bali is incredibly amazing! Guests usually find time to stop and stare at the setting sun during sunset hours. Wearing a ‘Kecak’ and dance in the sunset with the ck-ck sound would be a romantic thing for you and your lovers.
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While you are travelling in Bali, bali leather handbags would be a must-buy item for you.
Bali Travel Guide to Destinations and Hotels
There are loads of people who states that Bali is the closest location to paradise on earth, and for a excellent reason. In the midst of its varied landscape of hills as well as mountains, rugged coastlines plus sandy beaches, and thriving rice terraces plus barren volcanic hillsides, it presents a splendid scenic surroundings to its colourful, totally non secular and unique society.
Offering world class surfing in addition to diving amenities, plus a big number of cultural, historical plus archaeological points of interest along with an massive assortment of lodging, Bali is a getaway where people from all ages and all income tiers be able to enjoy.
At hand are quite a few major cities in Bali which you be able to head in the direction of, Denpasar is one of them. It is a lively city that is utterly multi-cultural and unquestionably has a lot to offer. One can locate temples, palaces as well as museums in Denpasar. It is also famous for its shopping, having a selection of shopping choices that can delight even the most discerning customers.
Candidasa, the stretch of coastline as of Manggis through Candidasa and east to Bugbug is a laid back as well as stress-free part of Bali. It gives a wide array of accommodation alternatives as well and is a comparatively relaxed part of Bali which attracts numerous tourists. Check out the black sand seashores that are narrow and regularly vanish altogether during high tide.
The surfing hub of Bali is Kuta. It is awfully well-liked with backpackers, and even families and vacationers from every part of the world. Kuta is regularly being developed and you should not be startled when you stumble on unsightly and badly planned structures, which may be chaotic plus jammed at times. The extended sandy stretch of Kuta is regularly regarded as the finest seashore available in Bali. It is safe, moderately clean and well maintained.
Just south of the airport and Kuta is Jimbaran. This was formerly a tiny fishing town with a marketplace which started to change in the 1980s when world class five-star beach resorts begins sprouting up. The bay at Jimbaran presents a pleasant white sandy seaside which is safe for swimming. Despite offering little or no nightlife, it does boast nice seafood dining establishments on the beach, which is a major pull amongst holidaymakers in the evenings.
Presenting slightly more relaxed with less chaotic surroundings is Legian, which is at the north of Kuta. In the northern zone of Legian, bordering Seminyak, is a popular surf seaside. The whole of Legian is just about a few blocks of a large city, however in spite of its small size, the locale has attracted a rather big number of tourists due to the beautiful beach frontage offered by a lot of mid-range accommodations.
Lovina is an additional city at Bali to head to. It basically consists of some traditional villages, which merged into one on a stretch of the main road that hugs the north coast to the west of the villages. Kalibukuk is the foremost focal point of this area plus is regularly referred to as the town centre. One can enjoy diving, snorkeling along with dolphin watching. It is an district which you be able to unwind and take a very slow traditional pace of life.
The oldest upscale resort region is Sanur, a mature beach-side civic. Even with the significant numbers of restaurants and accommodation available, it has a calm along with relaxed atmosphere. It may be moderately more dear than Kuta, although is more affordable than Seminyak. Sanur tends to appeal to middle aged along with older families and is well-liked by Europeans.
Seminyak is more high-class with luxurious hotels plus trendy high-end eating places and bar. It is at the north of Legian and mood is much more sophisticated and laid back than Kuta. One be able to come across high end spa plus boutique shopping at Seminyak.
The cultural centre of Bali is Ubud. It is famous for being the arts and crafts nucleus plus much of the city and nearby villages are artists workshops and galleries. Here are several amazing architectural sights, creative trinkets could be found and there will be a general feeling of well being that you can take pleasure in. Fine art lovers should not miss the chance to tour Ubud, you can enjoy the mood, surroundings on top of local climate of this town.
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11 Essential Bali Travel Tips
11 Bali Travel Tips for a Bali holiday:
1.Seasonal and weather change actually makes little difference so any period of the year is a perfect time to visit Bali, although it’s useful to check out the public holidays in Indonesia. On the month of Ramadan – Muslim fasting period, Bali gets busy and crowded as locals from neigbouring cities, fill resorts up and prices for accomodations escalate.
2.Bali can be really cheap with superb value, especially for budget accommodation and budget flights. Do book in advance to get a great deal for your accomodation and flights. Air Asia is well-known to provide cheap flights to Bali if you book early in advance. Do search through all the online travel agents for the best hotel prices before you book your accomodation online. For example, you can compare the prices of Bali Hotels here – Cheapest Bali Hotel Rates & Reviews of Bali Hotels
3. If you’re planning to surf, do check out Bali Surfing Report. It has useful information on surf camps, cheap boat charters, and surfers package deals to remote beaches in Bali with great waves such as Nusa Lembongan.
4.Treat your tastebuds for something different and try eating in a warung (small traditional roadside eateries). Although they may look unhygiene, trust me, they are safe to eat. They are REALLY cheap, no-frills hangouts all serving unique and different foods. The food is often displayed in glass cabinets out in front. Grab a seat, make a selection and get the real flavour of Bali and Balinese food real cheap.
5.To understand Balinese culture and life, visit Murni’s in Ubud, which have everything regarding Bali and Balinese, from explanations of Balinese names to what one wears to a ceremony.
6.If you’re staying in luxury hotels, do consider staying in a Homestay where native Balinese families host you. It’ll really make your trip more enjoyable and eye-awakening.
7.A little knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia will definitely take you a long way. “Selamat pagi” – good morning -, “tolong” -help or please-, and terima kasih -thank you-, for starters. Also, try memorising, “way say” which means toilet, “mana” means where, and “gimana caranya” which refers to “how to”. For a fun introduction to the language, check out Bahasa Indonesia in 7 Days.
8.The best way to see Bali and travel around is with your own transport. Get a map or GPS and drive, hire a guide driver or rent a Bike.
9.Getting tired of hawkers bugging you to buy something? Do you know that there is an invisible line on the beach of Kuta that hawkers are not allowed to cross? Be a lil’ bit cheeky and park yourself closer to the sea. You won’t be hassled anymore.
10.Bargaining while shopping is a MUST. It is part of the whole shopping experience so don’t be shy and BARGAIN. Get into the swing of things and test your “Bargaining Art”. However don’t get too carried away until you’ve made a fool of yourself. If you do so, suddenly you’ll find out that you’ve spent the past 10 minutes quibbling over 50 cents. Use your instincts and logic.
11.To really ensure that you enjoy your holiday, do read “Bali Travel Guide For First-Timers” which is really useful and essential.
Do comment if you have any ideas to contribute or if you have any questions.. Happy Bali-ing!
Anastasia Fiatmita was crowned Miss Bali 2003 and Miss Indonesia Tourism 2004. Born and bred in Bali, she now blogs regularly at Bali Holiday where she gives free guides and insights on Bali for tourists and travelers. She also gives unbiased reviews of hotels in Bali at Bali Hotel Reviews.
Travel footage from our trip to Bali. More travel videos here: liveuncomfortably.com
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