Inside the Bali Travel Guide

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Great atmosphere, very peaceful with the finest Karma in the world, will be back in 2009.

3 July 2008 | A Yahoo! User

Introduction

Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

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Not to miss

Denpasar The capital of Bali has been the focus of much of the growth and wealth on the island over the last few decades, and though the traffic, noise and pollution make it a difficult city to relish, Denpasar still retains pleasant, tree-lined streets and gardens and is very much part of the 'real' …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 3160000 Area : 5620km² Currency : Rupiah (IDR) Weights & Measures system : Metric Electricity : 127/230V, 50Hz

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Most international visitors arrive by air, either directly or via Jakarta, though island hoppers can catch frequent ferries from the neighbouring islands of Java and Lombok. There are direct flights to Jakarta and Bali from major airline hubs in Asia such as Singapore, Bangkok and …

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History

Recent History The end of the reign of Soeharto in 1998 threw the entire country into a maelstrom of change and turmoil. For some time it seemed that Bali was to be spared much of the anguish experienced on other islands in the archipelago. But the bomb attacks targeting Westerners that killed about …

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Weather

Just 8° south of the equator, Bali has a tropical climate - the average temperature hovers around 30°C (mid-80s°F) all year. Direct sun feels incredibly hot, especially in the middle of the day. In the wet season, from October to March, the humidity can be very high and oppressive. …

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Overview of Candi Dasa

The best reason to camp out in Candi Dasa is to take advantage of the peace, relaxation, and historical riches of the eastern corner of the island. The beaches are eroded and it's overdeveloped, but you can find some of the island's finest accommodations here. Many choose to stay in nearby …

Frommers.com

Bali City Guide

Bali is considered by many to be their perfect Paradise Island, an isle that is deep and intriguing, lush and tropical. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean lap at beautiful beaches and palm trees sway in the breeze. Nearby the visitor may find the spectacular Mother Temple of Besakih, the ancient …

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Overview

Bali is only about 145 kilometers (90 miles) long and 80 kilometers (48 miles) wide, but it has more than 3 million people and probably more than 10,000 temples. Since the destruction of Tibet, this is one of the last societies in which all facets of life-agriculture, economics, politics, …

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Tour operators are set to return to Bali...

...two years after the bombing of a nightclub. Even before the attack, this huge country - the world's biggest archipelago - had been plagued by violence and clashes which made some parts unsafe. Check before you go. Nevertheless, the beaches and watersports of Bali and Lombok, the ancient temple …

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Overview of Bali

Once known only as tourist paradise, our image of Bali is now defined by the events of October 12, 2002, on a night when, in the main tourist area of Kuta, bomb blasts rang out that would echo the world over and usher in a new wave of fear. Some 185 people, the majority Australian tourists, lost their …

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