Thread: How to live in Bali short term on a budget?

Originally Posted by mugwump

Sorry I omitted computer access. There are internet cafes in Negara, Pekutatan and most places the size of Pekutatan, but the only wi-fi locations are in the more expensive hotels. Otherwise USB -3G modems vary greatly and change. What works one month doesn't the next, and the same can be said for distinct locations. In five years I have had at least five different modems in one location.
Mugwump

Thanks Mugwump, useful information again.

I'll read up a bit on Negara, sounds like it could be the ideal place for me.

Bars not essential, I'm happy to buy from the supermarket and hang out with the locals in the evening. Internet is essential for me as it provides my income.

I'll PM you when I've reached my 10 post limit before pm ;)

Originally Posted by netyoda

Thanks Mugwump, useful information again.

I'll read up a bit on Negara, sounds like it could be the ideal place for me.

Bars not essential, I'm happy to buy from the supermarket and hang out with the locals in the evening. Internet is essential for me as it provides my income.

I'll PM you when I've reached my 10 post limit before pm ;)

3G usb works in negara(use telkomsel provider), and try to visit rening beach at celuk village,its beautifull place.

Originally Posted by sakumabali

Actually 3G modem sticks recently work in Negara better than in Nusa Dua, is it cause Java is nearer

No - that is not likely.

or cause not so many people online?

Yes - that may be an answer. If at Nusa Dua you connecting to a tower that has lots of computer or smartphone users, then the traffic they are all generating may slow you down. Around Negara more of the users may be doing just phone calls and SMS and not using the 3G data services.

Originally Posted by tintin

Wait a minute, I know my English (or rather American). I've been around long enough to know that it is "Bumf**k" and not "Buttf**k". The definition of such a place is "a place that is usually out in the middle of Nowhere."

PS. There is even a village in Egypt named as such...

tintin must be an aussie , and aussies never use the the word " butt" unless refering to the end of a ciggarette or a rifle , and never use the word "ass" unless refering to a donkey . We know exactly what you mean tintin

Living here in Egypt I can confirm that there are NOT any towns called buttfuck, bumfuck, bamfouk or any combination of the above.

The term was coined my military serving in Egypt, to mean "in the middle of nowhere".

Take a trip out into the desert here and you'll see what they mean ;)

LC