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Bali

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March 25th 2008
So...Bali...the "island of Gods” This description definitely describes certain parts of Bali...which are full of ancient ruins, beautiful temples and awe. However, the island, which is still suffering from the effects of the Bali bombings a few years ago, is completely focused on the tourist industry. Which makes certain areas a little too commercial, especially around Kuta, where you can't w ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more