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Nusa Dua comes from two tiny islands at the tip the current Nusa Dua. These two islands are called Nusa Dua in the Balinese language. Nusa means land, and Dua means two; so Nusa Dua means the "two lands ". We now use the name of Nusa Dua to refer the specially designed tourist resort area which is managed under ... Full story

Tulamben is a small fishing village on the north-east coast of Bali. The region belongs to Northeast Bali locally called Karangasem which covers most of Bali's east coast with its capital city Amlapura. The Journey from south Bali to Tulamben takes you through beautiful Balinese countryside, past rice terraces, along the coast, via rural villages, with great views of mount Agung Bali most revered volcano. The ride ... Full story

Ubud is known worldwide for its painting style. This Ubud painting style has attracted foreign painters since the 1930s. The role of foreign painters on Ubud painting has been important. They have kept the spirit of native Ubud painting while developing dimensional effects. Thay have also promoted the Ubud style abroad through exhibitions. The anthropologists' role in describing Ubud as the colony ... Full story

Negara is the capital city of Jembrana, Bali's western most district where Bali's oldest remains of prehistoric humans have been found. Jembrana also happen's to Bali's most sparsely populated district. Jembrana is most heavily Javanese names like Palarejo are common in the area; in some instance the people have adopted Balkinese `Subak' style irrigation practices. In a subtle gray area around ... Full story

Kerobokan is a short distance from the center of Legian, Seminyak and Denpasar a tranquil expanse rice field area at the south west coast of Bali. The area is conveniently close to the restaurants and shops of Seminyak. It is an ideal base from which to explore the rest of the island with furniture and handicraft shops with wholesale price close by and is only ... Full story

CANDIDASA is the most popular destination in the East of Bali and offers a classy alternative to the hussle and bussle of the Southern areas. The original development of the 70's centered around the lagoon and fishing village, gradually extending along the beach in both directions in the classic style of Bali beach developments. ... Full story

Legian is in central Kuta. The location is just north of Kuta Beach and south of Seminyak. The main area of Legian straddles Jalan Legian, starting from Jalan Melasti at the southern end to Jayakarta Hotel to the north. Jalan Legian is famous for its night life. The beaches are fine white sand and not quite as crowded as Kuta Beach. ... Full story

Seminyak is the most up market and more peaceful of the Tuban - Kuta - Legian - Seminyak stretch where tourists, locals and expatriates happily mix. Seminyak area has more traffic outlets than Legian with the opening of two wide short-cuts from Denpasar to northern Seminyak. Seminyak has the best hotels and villas-many five ... Full story

Bali - It's been said, but it's worth repeating: Bali is a destination like no other. A tiny island in the Indonesian archipelago, a Hindu enclave in a Muslim nation, Bali has fantastic beaches, an enduring culture and great food. Whether you're an experienced or a novice Asia traveler, you'll find Bali a bewildering array of color and sound. ... Full story

Restaurant bebek bengil ubud ( Dirty Duck Diner ) was first opened in 1990. Since then we have been serving delicious foods and providing good services in a friendly, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Many people have asked us how we got the name 'Bebek Bengil',well here's the story.. When we were building the restaurant, we ... Full story