Blogs from Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, Asia - page 5

Unless you are a surfer seeking out the world class breakers of Bali's Ulawatu Beach, Kuta is the most popular beach strip tourist destination in Bali. That is, if you are looking for a location which provides sun, sand, and seaside beach culture, as well as a zillion shopping opportunities from low to very high end, and a full range of spas, restaurants, and bars, all congested together in a strip of land that borders the ocean for more than a few kilometres. Every inch of land space in Kuta, Bali, is developed, and its beaches are similarly covered three umbrellas deep as far as the eye can see. If I could take you back, just for a moment, to recall the family of goats and herd of water buffalo that passed by "my office" at ... read more

3-4 mars (Kuta, île de Bali, Indonésie) On est en basse saison à Bali. Il y a trop de commerces pour le peu de touristes dans les quartiers. Les gens sont insistants: "Come my shop! Come my shop! Welcome my friend! Want Foot massage? Rafting? Look my shop!" Ça me rappelle décidément la Thaïlande tout ça. Alors que je me fais dorloter sur une table de massage (5$ pour 1 heure. Qui dit mieux?), une balinaise s'offre pour me couper les ongles pour quelques dollars... et une autre veut m'épiler la poitrine... et l'autre qui veut me pédicurer aussi... tout en même temps!! "Haircut? More handsome man with haircut." À la nuit tombée, l'artère principale s'envenime et la fête s'allume comme un feu. Chaos. La frénésie s'empare des bars et des clubs plus bruyants des uns ... read more

Bali is very near to Australia. It is cheap in comparison. The laundry list in the hotel features 'singlets'. Not everyone feels it necessary to wear this garment for breakfast! We are always asked if we are Australian. There are three main obvious differences: We lie and fry in the sun all day, they stay in the shade We do not drink bintang from 10am and everywhere - in the street and in the pool (glass bottles!) We READ as we fry, not one Australian appears to have brought a book with them Kuta is most definitely the Balinese equivalent of Benidorm for the Aussies. I still like it though! We went down to the beach for the sunset - great atmosphere, really chilled.The sea here looks great for bodyboarding - maybe another time. The swimmers ... read more

It's nearing the end of summer vacation so it was off to Bali for 6 days for the family to rest up before school starts for the year. We booked in to the Hard Rock Hotel in down town Kuta as although we've been to Bali a few times since the kids were born we have stayed away from this party area. But the swimming pool was drawing us there with slides , kids play equipment and a sand entry so we wouldn't have to hold the Little Miss and she could play in the sand. And, it was excellent! I don't want to sound like a hotel review but it was really fabulous (disclaimer, this is for a family with young kids)! perhaps because we were in a kids suite we had extra things thrown ... read more

Bali, arguably is one of the most famous holiday destination in Asia. I was fortunate enough to spend a few days in this beautiful Island, also famously referred as "Island of God's". Bali's beautiful beaches has continued to attract tourists over all these years but there is a lot to this Island than just beaches. Here are few reasons why you should visit Bali. Kuta Beach 1. Beaches: Undoubtedly, Bali is the best place in Asia for Surfing enthusiasts. Bali is a big island and has qui... read more