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  1. spicyayam

    AI solution to Bali's garbage problem

    This foundation was mentioned in the Jakarta Post. Since the article is behind a paywall, I will just link to the organization here: https://gringgo.co/ Anyone used them before? Apparently Google is investing in them also.
  2. spicyayam

    We are bored

    This reminded me of all the people who said they were going to leave America if Trump won the election but then they never do.
  3. Steve Rossell

    Walking in Ubud at night.

    Just a quick note as a reminder to visitors to Bali. After some pretty torrential rainfall the other night in Ubud the already deteriorating footways are collapsing and in disrepair. 2 nights before the storm I was walking to a local warung and being aware of a gaping manhole in a dark footpath...
  4. begonia

    What to do with all batteries

    Any of you knows where I could bring the old batteries? Terimakasi
  5. Mark

    Motorcycle License

    I understand that Indonesia has plans to enact a three tier system for motorcycle licenses (up to 250cc, 251-500cc, and 501cc+). Motorcycle licenses to be divided into three categories - The Jakarta Post Does anyone know if this has been implemented? Also, it would be great to hear from anyone...
  6. SHoggard

    More Bali Rubbish

    Ok the Huff Post is renowned for its lightweight reporting but..... need I say more "When most of us think of Bali, a sense of wanderlust immediately overtakes us, right? We imagine our toes sinking into soft, white sand and hair blowing in a warm breeze as we gaze out into the tropical...
  7. spicyayam

    Banyuwangi bound ferry goes down

    Apparently no casualties... https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p4LwCx7hp5o
  8. Markit

    Bye Bye Plastic Bags Now the Movie.

    Since the occasional visitor to Bali and those that live here have been heard to bitch about the plastic bag trash everywhere I thought it would be good to see what the younger generation are doing about it...
  9. P

    Masquerading

    I sometimes wonder just how many people aren't what they purport to be on balipod.com. For example, a man posing as a woman. Or 2-3 people posing as only one person. It must be happening. Sometimes, reading between the lines, this inkling just gurgles to the surface and I wonder. . . . ...
  10. T

    Where to buy good scooter helmet around Seminyak/ Petitenget area

    Can anyone recommend where to buy a good quality helmet around the Seminyak or Petitenget area? I am not going to rent a scooter but will probably be travelling on the back of one for a few weeks whilst we look for a place to rent. Last time most agents were on scooters and I had to travel on...
  11. tintin

    Twas the night before christmas



    First run by Balidiscovery.com, Bali Discovery Tours | Bali Hotels – Bali Villas – Bali Tours – Bali Update – Bali News, in December of 2014, by popular demand we share it again for the current season's celebrants of the Yuletide season. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Adapted by Richard E...
  12. Rangi

    French company looking to sort out Bali garbage

    French company looking to sort out Bali garbage | Latest News From Bali | The Beat Daily This is great news. I hope they get to work as soon as possible.
  13. S

    Traditional burning of the trash, uh, I mean stash in Indonesia

    Hong Kong 'drug lord' forced to burn meth stash in Indonesia - Yahoo News A whole new meaning of "Up in Smoke", prior to the cremation ceremony.
  14. marklindsay

    Timber versus masonry?

    Am curious as to the cost difference between an all timber dwelling versus a masonry walled dwelling Obviously the masonry type also uses timber for roofing etc, probably cast cement bricks or cast form work The timber type would mainly be a la Joglo in fabrication ( not necessarily in style)...
  15. S

    Bali to enforce new smoking law . . . after 6 months to a year

    Think Twice Before Lighting Up on Denpasar?s Smoke-Free Streets: Mayor - The Jakarta Globe Of course they will enforce the new law, as they enforce ALL laws. Sometime after "6 months or a year", perhaps after 2050. Article stated that the government is concerned about their children's health...
  16. 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...
  17. spicyayam

    What really happens in Bali

    Just in case you were wondering... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVsJR2oy_XU
  18. 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...