hardys

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...

I use to buy things in Lotte Mart two or three times per a year and until now it has been good, but I haven't been there for almost six months and I went last week. My personal experience it was really bad and I got a little bit stress, many things didn't have price or the shelves were emthy, or...

Last couple of years we've seemed to be having a growing tick crisis. Since they only seem to attack the dogs (in between the toes and in the ears) and the missus (occasionally) it's not a major crisis but would like to know if anyone else has a similar problem and how they resolve it (can get...

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

Hi All Wanted to get some advice on what place would be best for a big initial shop when we first move to Bali- CarreFour or Lotte Mart? From what I have seen online Lotte seems more like a sort of 'warehouse' style place where you are buying stables in bulk and CarreFour looks more like a...

Just in case you want to grow your own mint in Bali . . . . I did We managed to get one plant (purloined from I don't know where) It arrived here one day and I was thrilled But it was a small, unhappy looking specimen I asked the hskpr to water it every day And she said Oh yes I...

Is it just me? When I go into a larger shop here in Bali - Hardys, Mitral 11, Lotti, Ace, Galleria there are generally more employees standing around, sometimes in the dozens, than there are customers. Now these poor people have absolutely nothing to do from clock punch in to clock punch out but...

Having to repaint the kitchen now and it is definitely not before time as the white paint (I know, I know) is going a lovely greasy yellow. My question is in Europe/UK we used a thing to remove the grease on the paint called Sugar Soap prior to repainting but of course here in the wilds of the...

Our staff said they can't find coconut milk anywhere and I read on Facebook there is some kind of shortage? It seems a strange ingredient to have a shortage of in Indonesia. Is there only one company producing the stuff? We have a few coconut trees, but it is quite an effort to make it yourself.

Does anyone know where I can get a stone or terracotta mortar & pestle in south Bali? The ones sold at the pasars are made out of concrete.

I have been resident in Batam for eleven years now, pulling the plug in 2014 and heading for Bali...again, or just possibly Banyuwangi, but will be socialising on Bali and the kids will go to school there. Anyone needs info on Batam/Bintan/Karimun ...drop me a line.

Hi guys and gals here's you friendly neighbourhood CheapAss with a new tip: If anyone else is bored with the types of vinegar on offer here in paradise - typically only white, red or that black Balsamico then here's something I've just discovered: Acetic acid is on sale in all major food...

My dell loaded with all my music died after a few days here. I need another laptop, prefer used. any stores in Denpasar? I'm in Amed so nothing here. I checked a couple in Amlapura but I think my luck may be better in the south. Looking for windows os only. TIA sherm

Hi everyone, I tried to look further back but cannot find info about fruits. I live in Ubud but will go the distance for good quality fruits because the fruits available in Ubud is quite limited and the quality were not good enough but expensive, especially around the ceremonies period...

I am looking for a few items such as a rice cooker, blender and a water cooler to start off with .. any places beside Hardys that i could look at ? Thanks in advance

Looking for a few maps of sanur ,jimbaran densapar etc. want actual street maps so I can find my way around better and suggestions where to get them in sanur Thanks

Need spinach leafs asap where do i go to get some

Anyone know whether 'Hoegaarden' beer is available Kuta or Sanur areas ?

My friend is renting out his villa in Sanur, 1-2 years. In the Griya Santrian Resort Complex, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, private pool, security, modern, new. Fantastic location on Jl Tamblingan, 1 minute walk to beach and 1 minute walk to shops/restaurants. Please email him if you are interested...