Beachside Musical Interlude
It is difficult, if not impossible, to feel like a stranger here, because everyone greets you and makes you feel like they've been waiting for your arrival. This scene was no exception. We were merely trolling by, slowing down to listen to the music, when chairs and beer were offered. Of course, you could say it is all smooth business practice, but we could have also sat there for two hours with one beer and no one would have given us the feeling that we had overstayed our welcome. We have yet to experience that feeling anywhere we have travelled in Asia.
Kuta, Bali is Not to be Confused With Kuta, Lombok
March 20th 2014 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 stri
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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 
