Shopping in Bali

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Factory Outlet Shopping in Bali Posted: 04 Feb 2011 01:35 AM PST I am lousy at shopping. I hate it and much prefer to avoid it as much as possible. But, there are times when it becomes a necessity. Food shopping takes me less like than Flash Gordon whizzing by and this is always much to the dislike of my wife, Candika. It is just annoying and when one just doesn't feel like tramping around the various markets in the tourist strip of Bali; searching for that relentless search for a cool T-Shirt or a pair of boardies or even handicrafts, I give up. In the markets the prices always vary from vendor to vendor and it really gets to be a hassle bargaining even though at times it can be enjoyable. Take heart though because there are several factory outlets along the tourist strip that can accommodate all your shopping needs. These factory outlets sell just about everything you can buy in any of the markets and some of them even sell packaged Balinese delights. The prices, in general, are far cheaper and one can shop at one's leisure without being hassled. Here are a few of them. Joger: Located on Jalan Raya Tuban not far from the Supernova shopping centre, this place is extremely popular with domestic tourists and at most times crowded. Joger is an amazing place to shop with practically all handicrafts made in Bali on sale at great prices. They have a vast range of T-Shirts and bags. Geneva: This two-storey complex is located on Jalan Raya Seminyak and set back off the road. The entrance is via a flight of stairs. Geneva has a good selection of knick-knacks and other woodcarvings. Their clothing selection is extensive and all goods are stacked on shelves for easier access. Geneva's prices are comparable with other factory outlets. Most of the Balinese handicrafts are on sale here including topeng (masks) and lukisan (paintings). They do have a good selection of bedspreads and other home items. Kampung Bali: Located on Jalan Merta Nadi behind the Bali Bakery in Kuta, this place is one of the better factory outlets around town. The L-shaped building is huge with a vast array of clothing, handicrafts and packaged Bali food for sale. Kampung Bali is the kind of place that affords relaxed shopping at great prices. Kampung Bali also has a good selection of hand-crafted musical instruments. It's not only that, they also have a great selection of sandals and aromatherapy products as well as shelves and shelves of batik clothing and batik pieces. Their selection of bedcovers is fabulous. Do browse around the food section and buy some of the packaged nuts and krupuk. Krisna Oleh-Oleh Khas Bali: In my opinion probably the best factory outlet in Bali. Located on the Sunshine Road, Krisna is massive in size and offers everything you will need as far as handicrafts and clothing are concerned. This complex has an excellent warung just outside the main building serving delicious traditional food and there is even a small playground for the kids. Krisna Oleh-Oleh Khas Bali has a superb array of packaged Balinese delicacies at good prices. Their selection of Balinese handicrafts is the best and the choice of all manner of clothing, outstanding. One could spend hours just shopping in air-conditioned comfort. There really is no need to tramp around local markets when you can purchase all that you need at Krisna.

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Beautiful places in the world

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top most beautiful places in the world Posted: 04 Feb 2011 03:27 AM PST We live in a world blessed with sights that are beautiful beyond words. Every human being probably dreams of visiting at least one of those places in their lifetime. Living in modern cities with high-rise buildings, we tend to miss out on what Mother Nature has to offer as well as some of the most incredible man-made structures built throughout the course of history. Look at the places below, and you will see beauty that fills the eye and warms the heart. It wouldn't be appropriate or humanly possible to just pick a few places from the huge collection of amazing sights around the world and call them the "best." They say that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," and there are perhaps other places that have touched your heart. For this reason, we do not claim the places included in our list are the best, but rather among the vast collection of the most beautiful places of the world. Skardu Valley – Pakistan Photo by bogavanterojo Photo by NotMicroButSoft Skardu Valley is part of the Baltistan. Baltistan is spread over an area of 26,000 square kilometres – just right below the jagged and glaciated ramparts of the Karakoram. Once part of Laddakh, it was known as Tibet-i-Khurd – Little Tibet. Archaeological exploration has proven that it was encompassed by the Silk Trade Route. Shangrila – Pakistan Photo by NotMicroButSoft Shangrila Resort Skardu, also known as "Heaven on Earth", is nestled amongst some of the world's highest peaks. It encircles the heart shaped "Kachura Lake" and is surrounded by fruit laden orchards and flower filled gardens. read the rest article s at : http://kicktheworld.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-bautiful-places-in-world.html Related posts: 10 grandest and most beautiful palaces in the world this is the most beautiful and grandest palaces ever made... most beutiful picture in the world This is probably the most beautiful places in the world’s... most beautiful under sea are located in indonesia sorry for title, maybe will confuse all of you, just... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

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Best Places in Bali

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Best Places to View Rice Terraces in Bali Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:26 PM PST Rice terraces are synonymous with Bali and the dominant part of the scenery. Rice farming in Bali dates back to Neolithic times. Bali's steep mountains and deep gorges make wet rice farming difficult, so the Balinese have developed an intricate system of terraced rice fields, governed by a subak (water sharing community). Balinese also believe that Dewi Sri, the Goddess of rice, must be honoured and shrines are set up in every sawah to honour her. The Balinese believe that Dewi Sri dwells in every stalk of rice and during harvesting Balinese women use a small curved knife hidden in their palm, cutting only a few stalks with every cut so not to scare Dewi Sri. Rice means life to the Balinese and is much more than something to fill a belly. Rice has 3 names: When still in the sawah its called padi, in the sack it is beras, on the plate its nasi. Visitors to Bali have an abundance of places and attractions to visit besides the chaos of shopping and partying in the tourist strip. Bali is renowned for its numerous temples and other places of worship. However, wherever visitors go into the countryside on day trips it is inevitable they will see the rice terraces that adorn the faces of hills and mountains, the higher you go in elevation on the island, the more spectacular the rice terraces. These terraces are a classic feature on the landscape of Bali and are the rice cultivation on varying levels that follow the natural contours of the escarpments. These rice terraces off some of the most spectacular panoramas and most are, breathtaking. I have always found the best times to photograph these magnificent views is either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. During these times the sun is less harsh and enables the richness of the colours to be more defined. Tegallalang: The 7klm stretch of road leading northwards from Ubud to Pujung passes through Tegallalang; without a doubt the finest view in Bali. The rice padi views are in the valley located in a kilometre stretch along the road are a tourist drawcard. You will certainly know when you have arrived at this spot by the numerous cars and tourist buses crammed onto the side of the road. One thing you must remember in this place is crossing the road to obtain a good vantage point to take your fotos. Many times over the years I have seen tourists crossing aimlessly and nearly becoming a bonnet ornament. There are several vantage points located down a few steps to shops and warungs. Naturally, the owners will attempt to sell you their wares but, even worse are the hawkers on the road who literally shove artefacts into your face. Just ignore them. It can get fairly busy here and at times competitive for the best places to take fotos of the view. Just enjoy! Jataluwih: Located in the region of Tabanan, Jataluwih is the most striking examples of terraced agriculture in the world. The road north from Tabanan to Jataluwih takes you through some of the most famous rice-paddy views on the island. There are expansive panoramas over the gently sloping terraces and it truly is surreal. It is, without a doubt, Bali's oldest and most complex example of the Subak rice terrace system of agriculture. Located in vary convenient places along the road are some great, small restorans to sit and view the splendour. After you have completes all your photography of this stunning place then I would recommend sitting in the Jataluwih Café and enjoying a cold one whilst watching the sunset. Belimbing: On the road north to Pupuan is a small place called Belimbing and although you really can't see the village from the road you will see an isolated warung that is a great place for a rest stop. When you walk through the back of the shop to the rear of the premises there are some shaded wooden tables and chairs. It's not the delightful setting or the lovely gardens that are appealing but rather the fabulous views of terraced ricefields at the rear of the place. What I found most intriguing about this place are the massive fruit bats that hang from a small tree in the courtyard. I walked right past them without even noticing. The other nice thing about this place is that they sell a fabulous collection of packaged spices and nuts. Kekeran: On the road north of Pupuan I came across a great view. As you enter the Kapbupaten of Buleleng along the main Antosari to Mayong road there is a small village, Kekeran. Just off the side of the road you will notice a small one table warung hastily put together with a few old planks and sheets of iron roofing. It is owned by a cheery fellow, Nyoman. His wife is quick to sell you freshly cut Papaya, Mango, and Watermelon and the most delicious Krupuk Pisang, or sliced and fried banana. But it is the view from the mountain road that is the attraction. Below in the valley expanse, a river winds its way through there, the terraced padi fields symetrically line the faces of the mountains and fields, emerald green and the sheaths of padi sway in the light breeze. From the warung you can see as far as ten kilometres and even the road you were just on to get to this point. Nyoman was telling me he has had this spot for five years and delights in meeting all the visitors who come to his plot of soil. It is a great place to stop for a rest, satiate your thirst and imbibe in some fresh fruit whilst being spoilt by the beauty before your eyes. Rendang: an area where you will find few travellers; an area where the locals look at you with suspicion and wonder. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular; narrow roads weaved through the lush, green jungle, the road seemingly disappearing as you descend and then suddenly rise to another panorama of jungle growth inter-dispersed with ramshackle houses and patches of rice paddies. It was my outright curiosity and with the aid of a strategically placed sign half-buried in the jungle that caused me to turn down the narrow path and descend into a wide open area where I found the Lereng Agung Restoran. The view is stunning. Deep in the valley below was a patchwork of paddy fields stretching as far as the eye could see; a collar of high trees the edge and above all this rising out of it all the mighty Gunung Agung; Bali's highest mountain and on its slopes the sacred mother temple of Pura Besakih. Abang & Ngis: One place on the east coast of the island that is seldom seem by regular tourists that, in my opinion, is the most stunning and beautiful panoramic view of rice fields on the whole island is a place called Ngis, a small village barely visible from the main road. If you travel to Amlapura on the east coast then head north from there to the village of Abang, just in between these two places you will come to a sharp bend in the road and here you will find the heavenly view. There are small gravel places to park off the side of the road. The best time to really appreciate this stunning panorama is late afternoon and an ideal time for taking photos here.

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Bali Bird Park

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how to be popular people Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:54 PM PST stop to become a loser and be a popular people. this tips below are the simple step to be a popular people. What do all popular people have in common? Do they all wear the same clothes? Have the same hair? Say the same things? Of course not. There are popular people all over the world, enjoying their social status at school, work, and wherever they go. They don’t all look or act like each other–but they do all share one very crucial characteristic: people skills. Maybe they were born with them, or maybe they learned them from their family; however, they got them, they have them, and maybe you feel like you don’t. Here’s how to develop your people skills and start being the popular kid! here’s the simple step : 1. Be willing to step out of your comfort zone. 2. Be friendly 3. Have good style 4. stop thinking about your self 5. Give a helping hands 6. Be yourself 7. Don’t try too hard 8. Dress like you mean it 9. Be confident Related posts: how to encourage your kid’s social skills It’s the question that many parents seek answers to. How... how to make a deal | improve your negosiation skill Deal making is a skill that some people seem to... how to got happiness all the time When we look at happiness we need to start... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

the bali bird park Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:31 PM PST Find yourself at the Bali Bird Park to witness the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa & South America. Encompassing two hectares of botanical landscape, the park provides sanctuary to almost 1000 birds of 250 different species. Our innovative approach towards the display of rare and tropical birds has progressed from traditional exhibits to that of showcasing mixed species in their natural habitats & in large walk in Aviaries and free range throughout the park. The park accommodates an amazing display of flora with more then 2000 tropical plants including 50 varieties of palms alone and attracting numerous butterflies. Incorporating a breeding, research and veterinary facility within the complex, the park has a high success rate in the captive reproduction of exotic birds such as the Bird. of Paradise and Hornbill. to read more completely about bali bird park, you can read our previous articles : http://daydaily.com/2011/02/03/bali-bird-park/ Related posts: bali bird park Bali Bird Park is a bird park which is located... gede pangrango national park bogor indonesia Gunung Gede and Pangrango are the first five parks that... Gede Pangrango National Park The name Gede Pangrango is actually composed of the names... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

bali bird park Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:20 PM PST Bali Bird Park is a bird park which is located in Gianyar regency Singapadu. You can see the collection of birds from Indonesia, Africa and South America. With an area of about two hectares of Bali Bird Park has a collection of nearly 1,000 birds in 250 different species. Besides, the garden with a collection of about 2000 tropical plants including 50 species of palms. bali bird park Facilities available: Restaurant There are two restaurants that allow you to relax and enjoy a meal in Bali Starling Bird Park.Bali Restaurant with 150 seats and the Rain Forest Cafe with 30 seats. Access for disabled people Bali Bird Park provides a special track for those who use wheelchairs for their comfort. Souvenir and merchandise Get the Bali Bird Park souvenirs for your relatives and friends at an affordable price. Bali bird park has a collection of rare birds such as the Bali Starling is a native bird of Bali. Bird origin cendrawasih bus papua also be found here. Java Eagle also you can see here. Other bird collection includes: Cassowary, stork, Scarlet Macaw from South America, Congo African Grey Parrot from the continent. for more information contact : Website: http://www.bali-bird-park.com Alamat : Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir Singapadu, Batubulan – Gianyar – Bali Telephone: 0361 299352 Fax: 0361 299614 E-mail: sales@bali-bird-park.com Related posts: the bali bird park Find yourself at the Bali Bird Park to witness the... Gede Pangrango National Park The name Gede Pangrango is actually composed of the names... travel to melanting waterfall, banjar buleleng north bali indonesia This waterfall is About 15 meters height; located in the... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

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Mesir, World Culture Cairo (Mubarak)

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Egypt: Photos of the Year. Stunning moments: One against an army; One to prevent tank fr rolling into Liberation Square in Cairo Posted: 05 Feb 2011 05:33 AM PST (quote) Egypt protest - one against an army. An anti-Hosni Mubarak protester lies down in the streets to prevent an Egyptian tank from entering Liberation Square in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday and knocking down one the the barricades set up by the protesters to keep back pro-Mubarak forces. (unquote) Images courtesy of asia blues / Flickr / thenextweb.com and NewsObserver This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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