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Drug Smuggler Executed
Posted on Nov 21, 2013 in Musings
Another warning for would be drug smugglers and dealers. As you can see, the price you will pay for breaking the law in this regard could lead to your demise. The Indonesian government reportedly executed a man convicted of smuggling drugs on Sunday morning. The man was executed by firing squad at a cemetery in […]
Read MoreRecommended Bali Rental Villas
Posted on Nov 4, 2013 in Accommodation
If Bali Villas are of interest to you, the following information may also be of interest. I will send you by reply e-mail (1) excellent and easy to navigate “Bali Villa Website” with over 700 villas for you to explore in your own time. As you can imagine, this exercise will keep you busy for sometime to […]
Read MoreBali Travel Insurance Plan
Posted on Oct 26, 2013 in Travel
Currently,the Bali Provincial Government is in talks to provide insurance policies for foreign tourists coming to Bali, so that they will be covered in the event of illness, accident or death. Today the scheme is still being discussed, and in final stages. We are targeting it to be completed this year, said Bali Governor I […]
Read More15 Million Tourists To Visit Bali By 2015
Posted on Oct 26, 2013 in Musings
Bali governor Made Mangku Pastika predicts tourism figures for Bali will increase by 5 million foreign tourists and up to 10 million domestic visitors by 2015. On Monday this week Mr. Pastika said that he was “optimistic” about reaching the target of 5 million foreign tourists, because the infrastructure for tourism in Bali such as […]
Read MoreAsia’s Top Attraction Award
Posted on Jul 4, 2013 in Mike's Updates
Asia’s top attraction was recently decided on by TripAdvisor with top votes going to Bali Waterbom Park. The Travellers Choice Awards Attractions were given based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews appearing on TripAdvisor. Second place went to Universal Studios Singapore followed by Ocean Park, Hong Kong in third place, followed by DisneSea […]
Read MoreNew Toll Road
Posted on Jul 4, 2013 in Bali News
At a recent ceremonial mangrove planting with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, President Susilo Bambang took a test drive on the new toll road. While this is not a official inauguration, the President with his wife will drive a section of the new road linking the airport to Nusa Dua. Project contractors, Jasa Marga have been […]
Read MoreChina intends opening consulate in Bali
Posted on May 16, 2013 in Bali News
The Chinese government recently announced at a bilateral meeting with the foreign ministry that they would open a consulate general in Bali. According to Foreign Minister Mr. Marty Natalegawa, Indonesia supports the Chinese intention to open a consulate general in Bali. Chinese tourists visited Bali in record numbers during 2012 with visitors from China numbering […]
Read MoreBali rape suspect arrested
Posted on May 16, 2013 in Bali News
Police have revealed the arrest of a suspect in the rape of an Australian woman on holiday in Bali. Police in Bali said the suspect was in custody but because of the sensitive nature surrounding the investigation, the suspect’s name would not be released at this time. The incident occurred in the womens villa on […]
Read MoreFremantle to Bali yacht race underway
Posted on May 10, 2013 in Bali News
The 2013 Fremantle to Bali Race & Rally got underway on Saturday May 4th, watched by thousands of people lining the North Mole and beaches from Leighton to Cottesloe in Perth, Western Australia.
Read MoreBali improves tourism ranking
Posted on May 9, 2013 in Bali News
Based on data from the World Economic Forum, the competitiveness of Indonesian tourism has improved four rankings on their Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index.
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