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  1. Markit

    Why do you love Bali?

    I'm often asked this question and the usual answers are already well known (culture, nature, rice fields, dance, weather, etc) but I thought I'd attempt to show it from a different perspective, that of a 61 year old, balding, running quickly to fat, non-smoking, beer guzzling, motor scooter...
  2. spicyayam

    UPS fail

    I ordered some books from Amazon from a 3rd party supplier and now Amazon says they have been "lost" after arriving in Jakarta. They took quite a journey to finally get lost in Indonesia. Amazon gave a full refund but it makes you wonder what happened. Jakarta...
  3. C

    taking money out of Indonesia

    We are needing to get quite a bit of money to Thailand. Best options? If we go through the bank, we have to change from IDR to US$ and then to THB. Expensive. The limit of taking money out is only 100,000,000 each I believe and US$20,000 into Thailand. We have a contract for what the money...
  4. Billt4SF

    Agents cannot help you with a visa?

    Anyone know if this is legit? I was counting on the help of an agent, because I will shortly return from outlying islands to Bali with an almost-expired 211 (Sosial) visa which needs renewing in a hurry. I contacted the agent Yani but she hasn't responded to me yet! Thanks, Bill Breaking...
  5. begonia

    What to do with all batteries

    Any of you knows where I could bring the old batteries? Terimakasi
  6. begonia

    Anybody knows why part of the Ubud Market still broken, black and empthy?

    Any of you have any idea what is going on with the Ubud market? I have been away for almost four months and I am still shock to see the market is still the same and nobody repair it!! If I am not wrong probably has been already one year since got fire isn't it? how come they don't do anything...
  7. spicyayam

    France tragedy

    It' getting scary to turn on the news in the morning. Nice, France, truck attack kills 73, official tells French TV - CNN.com
  8. balipod-admin

    Luxurious Bed and Breakfast in Jimbaran

    Welcome to our newest sponsor - Puri Sabina Bed and Breakfast in Jimbaran. They offer daily and monthly rates, with prices starting at just 6,800,000 rupiah per month. You can contact them on: +62 812 3955 6859 Email: purisabinabali@gmail.com Website: Puri sabina bed and breakfast Jimbaran...
  9. B

    Shower Water Filter

    Help, Can any one assist me with finding a shower filter designed only for the shower outlet. In England you can purchase and the filter is on the outlet of the shower nozzle then into the spray. Does that exist in Bali? My water in my villa is ok for daily usage of cleaning and so on but the...
  10. SHoggard

    A mad adventure in boatbuilding

    Well after almost 2 years of sweat, tears and pouring money down a deep deep hole.... the Raja Naga Laut, my 25 meter (not-so) traditional Pinisi schooner is beginning the 'launch sequence' in Tanah Beru, Sulawesi 'Like' to get daily progress updates :cupcake...
  11. Rangi

    BI warns Bali retailers over “candy currency”

    BI warns Bali retailers over “candy currencyâ€￾ - The Jakarta Post
  12. spicyayam

    Racism in Bali

    What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWV5e2IGd80
  13. L

    Internet in Bali

    Hi, my wife, my 2 kids and i will move to Bali in July where we will stay for a few years. We work from home using internet. Therefore we need a solid and reliable internet connection to make daily Skype sessions (3 to 4 hours daily) with the US and Europe. We plan to live in...
  14. R

    Private desk space for rent?

    Hello all, I am trying to locate some rentable desk space somewhere here. Either a cubicle or small private office space would be great. Preferably in Sanur, but willing to look in Seminyak/Kuta/Renon areas. I am not looking for a co-working space, though. I need something with more...