Balinese dancing

Ubud

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January 10th 2009
Arrived in Ubud from Kuta and found Bali Springs (some accommodation that had been recommended to us). It's a nice comfortable and friendly homestay. Ubud is described as a magnet for tourists curious about Balinese arts and we were looking forward to a bit of culture after the chaos of Kuta.... We spent time wandering around the town which is full of art galleries, wood carvers, jewlery ma ... read more

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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