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  1. R

    Im looking to purchase a top end didgeridoo

    I am travelling to bali in march staying in seminyak. I am a didgeridoo enthusiast and keen on purcbasing a balinese made top end didgeridoo (not a cheap bamboo one) as the balinese are renowned for their woodwork and art i would love to add one to my collection. Any pointers on Where to look...
  2. geedee

    brilliant owner response on Tripadvisor

    THE PLACE IS THE CRAGS HOTEL IN SCOTLAND THE GUY HAS LOTS OF BRILLIANT RESPONSES Customer review DREADFUL” 1 of 5 bubbles Reviewed 16 July 2015 via mobile We had a voucher for this hotel,we could never get a booking for it despite several tries,we eventually got a booking for the 15th of...
  3. davita

    Wine cooler...anyone seen one.

    I thought I'd buy a wine cooler to properly store our collection of wine. My wife needs more space in the kitchen frig. I was sure Ive seen something that would hold maybe 30 bottles in Lotte Mart but went there today and nothing. I tried 2 Aces, Mitra 10 and Depo Bunganan but nothing....yet my...
  4. balinews

    Indonesia to offer tax amnesty

    Indonesia plans to offer a tax amnesty soon to help coax money back into the country and boost dwindling state revenue, the Kontan newspaper reported, citing a draft of a law being discussed by the government and a parliamentary commission. The tax breaks would be offered to taxpayers with...
  5. SHoggard

    Naughty Nuri's to open in Singapore

    Apparently Singapore 'lifestyle group Massive Collection' will be opening a branch of Naughty Nuri's in S'pore... but with a typical twist: According to a report in the Straits Times "The casual and sexy concept of Naughty Nuri's fits with the group's concept of bars and clubs".... "the menu is...
  6. davita

    Things Yogi Berra didn't say.

    Yogi Berra (yogi bear) died last week aged 90. Yogi was not only famous as a baseball player he was also known for his witty statements ....whether he actually said them or not. One of his that made the lexicon of English language was "if you come to a fork in the road...take one" Many other...
  7. balinews

    Indonesia's economic problems blamed on death penalty

    Indonesia's struggling economy could be one reason why there has been little word of the country's next round of executions, according to the lead lawyer for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Australians Chan and Sukumaran, the ringleaders of the so-called Bali Nine, were among several...
  8. F

    Property taxes and charges.

    I'd like to get a conversation going about property tax, just so everyone can share information. As I understand it, property owners in Indonesia are liable for an service charge and they are also liable for tax on the purchase of property, irrespective of the Hak type. I mention this because...
  9. davita

    Timer switch

    Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for a wall light switch to a timer switch. I've seen many timers but they all plug into sockets...I need to replace a wall plate switch so I can set the timer to switch on my outside lights when I'm not at home. All help appreciated.
  10. Rangi

    Immigration conduct raid on alleged illegal foreign workers in Sanur

    Immigration conduct raid on alleged illegal foreign workers in Sanur | Latest News From Bali | The Beat Daily Must of been a pretty healthy operation with 10 workers under her. Must of got to cocky.
  11. T

    Banjar and other fees/ donations

    Hi All My family and I are looking to move to bali for 12 months next year, and I am getting my head around all of the costs that will be involved. One thing I have read on a number of occasions is a mention to Banjar fees or donations. From what I understand these are paid to the local...
  12. Markit

    If Chili Be the Food of Love, Fart On

    This forum being a collection of know-it-all old farts I thought this might be of interest as I, along with several other know-it-all old farts, will be competing (and hopefully conquering) in the Chili Cooking contest next week at The Melting Pot Saloon in Ubud - just off where Hanuman carries...
  13. davita

    Indonesian idol

    Nowela wins....my fave! and predict, with good marketing management, a world superstar! Go Indonesia!
  14. davita

    Hatten Wine

    Many here have castigated me ....nay denigrated...nay reprimanded...nay said very, very bad words about my penchant for the Hatten Rose wine made in Bali. Well I have to tell you all that, according to today's Bali Daily/Jakpost, Hatten Winery won a silver medal for their Rose wine in a...
  15. F

    Moving household thing

    Hi everyone, I'm new so be gentle. Was wondering if anyone has used Jetta to move thing from Melbourne to Bali, they sound great this end but wondered how easy it will be to collect everything that end- I will be bringing a lot of stuff, kitchen appliances ,paintings, clothes, treasures etc...
  16. E

    Trash Collection Services in Canggu

    Hello. My Indonesian wife and I are building a house in Canggu and we are having trouble finding a dependable trash collection service for our location. (In our Dalung rental house, we pay 20,000 IDR per month for twice-a-week pick-up. FYI.) The rude, nasty driver who cruises through our...