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Dress  Welcome  To  Joshua’s  Guide  to  Bali,  KUTA    This  Guide  is  sponsored  by  Su’s  Bar    

   

   

Do  visit  my  bar  in  Bali,  its  located  at  29,  Jalan  Benesari,  Kuta.  

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Drinks  are  priced  at  5,000  rupiah  for  arak  shots  10,000  –                  15,  000  rupiah  for  house  pours  18,000  –  25,000  rupiah  for  beer. Su’s  bar  is  a  place  where  you  can  just  chill,  have  a  beer  and  people  watch.    

If  the  mood  allows,  you  could  get  wasted  with  the  wide  array  of  drinks  from  Arak(local  whisky)  to  house  pours,  beer  bongs,  tequila  shots  and  even  spiked  bubble  tea.    Do  contact  Wayan  at  036  19198254  for  enquiries  of  email  us  at  [email protected]  if  you  would  like  to  book  us  for  bachelor  or  birthday  parties. Directions: From  the  Main  street  of    Legian.  Look  for  MAMA's  German  Restaurant  walk  all  the  way  in  and  look  for  Su's  Bar.  

Or    Look  for  Legian  HArmony  hotel  .  It  is  3  mins  from  there.    

   Nearest  Beach  KUTA:  7  mins  walk  

 (Su’s  bar  ;  tourists  and  locals  make  up  the  customer  base)  

Introduction  First  and  foremost,  I  want  to  introduce  myself.    I’m  Joshua  a  

Singaporean  and  have  visited  Bali  more  than  15  times  over  the  past  3  years.  Why  is  this  so?  Its  paradise!    And  I  have  a  small  bar  that  I  have  to  take  care  of  located  in  Kuta.  

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As  we  know  that  on  Bali  the  locals  are  relatively  tolerant,  to  the  ugliness  of  us  tourists,  we  still  must  respect  them  and  their  culture.  

Why  did  I  make  this  guide?  I  made  this  guide  because  I  have  so  many  friends  of  friends  of  friends  asking  me,  what  to  do  when  they  are  in  Bali,  and  where  to  get  good  rates  for  watersports,  where  to  go  for  clubbing.  I  have  noticed  quite  a  number  of  scams;  of  course  I  do  not  want  people  to  get  cheated  too.    This  guide  is  based  on  my  own  opinions,  I  am  no  way  responsible  if  you  feel  it  was  not  up  to  standard,  remember  this  is  a  personal  guide  ,  for  my  friends  and  contacts.  But,  since  it  was  so  sought  after,  I  thought  I  might  as  well  give  it  out  for  free.                            This  guide  will  cover    -­‐  Taxi  from  Denpasar  airport  to  Kuta    -­‐Massage  -­‐Warehouse  shopping  -­‐Shopping  malls  in  kuta  and  tuban  area  -­‐Moneychangers  -­‐Surfing  Water  rafting  -­‐Watersports  and  Adventure  Agencies  -­‐  Nightlife  –  clubbing  and  bar  hopping  -­‐Food  –  Nasi  Jingko  Babi  Guling,  Bebek  Goreng.  Seafood  -­‐“Chomp  chomp”,  Laota,  Dog  dragon  grill,    -­‐Motorbike  -­‐Prepaid  Sim  Cards  -­‐  Accommodation            

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Taxi  from  Denpasar  airport  to  Kuta      

If  you  do  not  have  anyone  picking  you  up  at  the  airport  try  and  get  a  taxi  and  remember  to  confirm  the  price  of  the  fare  with  the  driver  before  getting  in.    Travelling  from  Denpasar  airport  to  Kuta  will  take  about  20  minutes  if  traffic  is  good  and  it  will  cost  about  50  000  rupiah  to  90  000  rupiah  if  you’re  staying  in  the  Kuta  area.  

 I  will  generally  not  pay  anything  more  than  that.  Do  note  that  from  the  Airport  to  Kuta,  it  is  actually  quite  near  like  less  than  5  kilometres.  However,  due  to  improper  planning  of  the  roads  the  drivers  always  have  to  use  a  longer  route.    If  you  need  to  take  a  taxi  anytime  you’re  in  Bali  do  use  “bluebird”  as  they  run  on  meter  and  are  less  likely  to  rip  you  off.    

Traffic  in  Kuta  is  generally  quite  bad.  Think,  Bangkok  or  Jakarta  but  on  a  smaller  scale.    

Massage  I  do  not  have  a  particular  massage  place  to  recommend.  

Massage  parlours  in  Bali  are  aplenty  ,  at  almost  every  corner  you  can  find  masseurs  who  will  ask  you  to  try  their  services,  most  of  these  masseurs  are  quite  professional  ,  again  abide  by  the  golden  rule  of  confirming  the  prices  before  you  start  them,  not  much  bargaining  is  available  at  massage  parlours,  they  have  a  range  of  activities    from  ear  candling  to  Swedish  massages  ,  fish  spas  to  Brazilian  waxing.  Most  massages  parlours  do  not  practice  “  happy  endings”       Warehouse  shopping  

 Shopping  at  warehouses  is  done  along  the  bigger  roads  such  as  

JL  By  Pas  Ngurah  Rai  No.  11  H    -­‐  WBF    warehouse.    You  can  get  to  these  warehouse  via  a  bluebird  taxi  which  should  not  cost  you  more  than  50,000  rupiah  or  for  the  more  adventurous  you  can  travel  there  by  motorbike.      

They  have  surf  apparel  and  sports  apparel,  all  original  but  take  note  they  are  past  season.  I  bought  a  pair  of  quicksilver  board  shorts  for  a  bout  S$30  which  to  me  is  a  steal.  The  available  brands  just  to  name  a  few,  quicksilver,  nike,  adidas,  billabong,  havianas  ,  crocs  etc.    

There  are  5  warehouses  along  that  stretch  so  you  definitely  will  find  merchandise  that  you  fancy.    

http://panugrahan.com/MenuSurf.htm        

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Havaianas  Outlet  Store    In  Singapore,  these  flip  flops  cost  about  $25-­‐  $30  sing  dollars  a  

pair,  in  Bali  ,  past  season  models  cost  only  $13-­‐$15.  The  same  brand,  same  quality  just  older  designs,  at  half  the  price!  The  first  time  I  entered  the  stall  I  went  berserk!  So  Many  designs  to  choose  from,  Flip  flops/  slippers  are  a  daily  part  of  my  life,  I  use  them  more  often  than  I  use  shoes.  At  the  cashier  I  was  holding  5  pairs,  awaiting  my  turn  to  pay  and  this  Australian  lady  looked  at  me  as  if  I  was  ‘kiasu’  or  weird!  Haha.  A  must  to  visit  if  you  are  a  “slipper-­‐person”.  

 Address:  JL  Sunset  Road  No.6  Semniyak  Bali    

     Shopping  malls  in  kuta  and  tuban  area    Matahari  Kuta  Square  located  at  Jalan  Bakung  sari  no.1  Kuta    ,  

this  will  usually  be  the  landmark  that  many  will  use.    It  consists  of  fast  food,  coffee  house,  departmental  store  and  a  Supermarket.    It  is  worth  a  visit,  but  I  can  tell  you  that  the  shopping  there  is  sub-­‐standard.  I  bought  semi-­‐  branded  boxers  at  $5  a  piece  and  they  were  pretty  comfortable.  Matahari  square  is  also  the  most  recongisable  landmark  in  kuta,  3rd  to  the  2002  Bali  bombing  memorial  site  and  Hard  Rock  Café.    

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Discovery  Shopping  Mall  located  in    Jl.  Kartika  Plaza,  Tuban,  Kuta  is  one  of  the  newer  shopping  malls  located  in  tuban,  it  is  within  walking  distance  of  Matahari  Kuta  Square,about  10  minutes  walk.    It  has  a  Sogo,  Starbucks,  Centro,  A&  W,  the  last  time  I  was  there,  it  had  a  Topshop,  I’m  not  sure  if  its  still  there.  The  products  in  this  shopping  centre  are  relatively  more  expensive  and  I  can’t  guarantee  authenticity.  But  if  you  really  need  your  shopping  mall  fix,  you  should  take  a  look.  

In  Bali,  bargaining  is  a  MUST  be  it  if  you’re  on  the  beach,  by  the  store  that  is  on  the  road,  even  in  the  massage  parlours  or  hair  salons.  Of  course  common  sense  has  to  be  used,  negotiating  for  prices  will  not  be  entertained  in  shopping  malls  and  bigger  establishments.    

Remember  to  bargain  to  a  minimum  of  70%  if  you  are  buying  “Bintang  singlets,  towels”  or  the  fake  designer  shades.  The  prices  have  been  marked  up  drastically.  The  most  I  would  pay  for  a  Bintang  singlet  is  S$7,  Bintang  towel  S$10,  fake  designer  shades  S$7.    

   Moneychangers  One  very  important  point  to  note;  do  not  change  money  at  

moneychangers  that  have  black  boxes  or  look  dubious.  The  moneychanger  will  do  various  ‘tricks’  and  return  you  less  than  what  you  are  supposed  to  receive.  Besides  having  rigged  calculators,  one  common  trick  they  use  is  to  change  the  currency  into  smaller  denominations  and  return  you  much  less  after  a  “magic  show”.    

Change  your  currency  at  licensed  moneychangers  which  have  their  rates  in  electronic  signs,  or  those  that  are  air  conditioned.    

 -BMC Seminyak PT Bali Maspintjinra(opposite Bintang Supermarket, next to Sip restaurant on the Kuta side.)

-PT Bali Maspintjinra, Head office Jl Raya Seminyak No 16A

-PT Bali Maspintjinra, Sanur, Jl Danau Tamblingan No 18

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Surfing

Ok here’s my take on surfing, the first timed I tried surfing was with an instructor on the beach of Kuta. The instructor will teach you the right technique of getting up on the board and he will also accompany you for the 1st hour. The 2nd hour you can either continue using the instructor or give it a shot on your own. I didn’t sign up with any school, I signed up with those private instructors that ply the beaches.

Do take note that if you break the fins of the board you might have to pay. I didn’t pay more than S$15 for my 2 hours with the board and instructor.

It was incredibly hard to get up on the board. Out of 10 tries, I only managed to stand up once. And it was tiring as hell to pull the board against the currents. Overall, it was pretty fun and definitely worth a shot. The waves at Kuta are not as high as other beaches. And they are suitable for beginners and kids.

http://www.prosurfschool.com/bali-surf-locations/surf-kuta-beach.html I have never tried this school, before but yea, give it a shot.

Water  rafting    

Water  rafting  in  Bali  is  situated  out  of  Kuta  along  with  many  other  water  activities.  From  Kuta  it  took  about  40  minutes  to  get  to  the  water  rafting  spot.  I  paid  about  S$30  or  200,000  rupiah.  This  includes  pickup  from  the  hotel  and  return  trip,  3  hours  of  rafting  and  the  rafting  guide,  insurance  and  also  a  buffet  lunch.  

All  in  all  I  would  recommend  the  rafting,  it  is  grade  4  rapids  and  there  are  two  locations,  Ayung  river  North-­‐West  of  Ubud  and  —  during  certain  times  of  the  year  —  also  on  the  Unda  river  North  of  

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Klungkung.    The  water  is  cold  and  it  is  a  lot  of  fun,  ducking  bridges  and  paddling.  The  rapids  are  strong  enough  to  push  the  whole  raft,  without  much  paddling.    

There  is  even  a  2-­‐meter  drop.  The  rest  point  is  a  mini-­‐waterfall  where  refreshments  are  sold  and  pictures  can  be  taken.  Remember  to  wear  shoes,  sandals  are  not  recommended,  as  you  need  shoes  to  protect  you  from  rocks  and  gravel.    You  get  picked  up  at  your  hotel  at  about  11am  and  you  return  to  Kuta  at  about  430pm.  They  provide  waterproof  bags,  bring  as  little  money  as  you  can  and  avoid  bringing  your  mobile  devices  or  valuables.  

 Watersports  and  Adventure  Agencies  Watersports  can  be  booked  at  “Blues  Brothers  Adventure”  they  

are  located  at  Jalan  Benesari  No.69  Kuta-­‐Bali  Mobile  :  0361  9210210  ,  081  236  952  222.  

They  have  a  no  bargain  policy,  and  their  prices  are  pretty  reasonable.  They  have  packages  for  snorkeling,  reptile  island  and  parasailing  for  USD$30  –  they  also  have  river  rafting  which  comes  with  buffet.    

 Volcano  trekking  is  recommended  if  u  have  12  hrs.  Pickup  is  at  2am  and  you  return  to  Kuta  at  about  2pm.  I  have  not  tried  their  cooking  classes  or  cycling  packages.  But  they  have  a  lot  of  activities  lined  up.  

 Packages  outside  of  minimarts  can  be  booked  as  well  usually  

they  will  ask  u  to  pay  50  percent  as  a  deposit.  BE  SURE  to  bargain  to  at  least  40-­‐50%  as  they  will  raise  the  prices  initially.                                  Snorkeling,  Para-­‐sailing  

For  about  S$30  or  200,000  rupiah  you  get  to  go  snorkeling  in  Tanjung  Benoa  beach  located  in  Nusa  Dua,  go  to  reptile  island(  10,000  rupiah  entrance  fee)      and  1  round  of  Para-­‐  sailing.  Transport  is  provided  to-­‐and-­‐fro.    DO  NOT  take  a  taxi  there  and  get  then  try  to  book  activities  there,  I  have  heard  1st  hand  horror  stories,  of  friends  getting  cheated.  Like  paying  US$10  to  get  there  but  getting  shoved  exorbitant  prices  in  their  faces.      

Always  book  your  activities  in  advance  from  a  reputable  source,  even  though  it  might  cost  more.  That’s  why  I  recommend  Blue  Brothers  Adventure  as  I  have  not  once  heard  a  complain,  and  they  do  not  believe  in  haggling.  Even  though,  certain  times  they  might  charge  

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higher  rates.  It  is  because  of  convenience  and  trust  that  I  recommend  my  friends  and  family  to  their  business.  

Snorkeling  takes  about  1  hour;  you  are  provided  with  the  snorkeling  gear  and  a  locker  to  safe  keep  your  belongings.  Again,  bring  as  little  valuables  as  possible.    Bring  a  spare  towel  or  a  change  of  clothes.  The  boat  that  takes  you  out  to  snorkel  has  a  glass  bottom,  so  you  can  actually  see  the  fish  without  going  into  the  water.    Bread,  which  is  used  to  feed  the  fish,  is  provided  too.    The  fish  are  generally  shy  in  those  waters  and  they  do  not  really  come  that  close.  One  tip  during  snorkeling,  ask  for  a  life  jacket  so  you  don’t  have  to  keep  trapping  water  or  tire  yourself  by  swimming.    

 Reptile  Island  Reptile  island  consists  of  eagles,  bats,  snakes  ,  huge    green  sea  

turtles,  hedgehogs  and  many  other  animals  which  are  rarely  seen  and  when  you  look  at  them  you  will  go  ‘huh’  ?  You  get  to  feed  the  turtles  and  take  pictures  with  all  the  animals.  Of  course  you  get  to  buy  souvenirs  and  have  an  overly  priced  meal  of  instant  noodles.    

After  Reptile  Island,  the  boatman  will  take  you  back  to  Tanjung  Benoa  beach,  where  you  get  to  parasail  and  if  the  weather  is  bad  they  will  replace  it  with  another  water  sport,  such  as  the  ‘donut’  or  something  that  the  vendors  deem  of  the  same  price.  

Is  this  package  worth  the  money?  Yes,  and  I  will  say  go  for  it.    Although,  the  water  is  not  crystal  clear  and  the  fishes  are  shy,  you  still  get  to  do  3  different  things  at  a  low  price.    

 (Reptile  island;  Feed  the  turtles  and  take  pictures  with  them)  

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 (Reptile  Island;  iguana)    

 (Snorkeling:  feeding  the  fish,  using  the  lifejacket  to  float,  so  you  

don’t  have  to  trap  water)            

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Nightlife  –  clubbing      Clubbing  in  Bali  basically  has  three  main  areas;  Kuta,  

Semniyak(Jalan  Caplak  Tanduk)    and  Semniyak  (Jalan  Oberoi)    Kuta,  In  Kuta,  you  can  get  to  visit  chill  out    bars  in  benesari  ,  where  

drinks  range  from  $1.50  for  house  pours  and  $2  for  Bintang  beer  some  bars  have  shisha  too.    Half  the  time  when  im  not  clubbing  I  will  just  go  to  bars  to  meet  new  people  ,  pubs  and  bars  in  kuta  are  the  best  place  to  meet  new  friends  as  everyone  is  relax  and  extremely  friendly.  

 Clubs  in  Kuta  are  on  the  main  street  of  Legian.  Sky  garden,  V  Ai  P  ,  Bounty  ,most  clubs  are  free  for  foreigners  and  the  drinks  range  from  about  $4  for  house  pour  and  $5  for  beer.  You  can  your  different  genres  of  music  from,  house  to  electro,  hip  hop  ,  rock.  I  recommend  SKY  Garden  as  they  have  4  floors  ,  each  floor  catering  to  different  genres.  And  they  are  packed  almost  every  night.    

BE  WEARY  of  touts  that  push  drugs  and  magic  mushrooms,  do  not  buy  from  them  as  there  have  been  cases  of  double  crossing,  where  they  snitch  on  you  to  the  police  after  they  sell  to  you.  Besides,  it  might  even  be  poison  (or  some  chemical)  that  they  are  selling  you.  NEVER  change  money  along  that  clubbing  stretch  after  9pm  .    

 (  Jungle  Juice;  local  rice  wine  mixed  with  a  soft  drink)  

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Semniyak(dhyana  pura)  Drinking  in  Semniyak(dhyana  pura),  this  stretch  is  where    the  

bars  are  more  classy,  décor  is  a  lot  more  sophisticated  and  the  crowd  is  more  matured.  Basically,  Kuta  is  known  to  attract  many  bag-­‐packers,  hence  the  majority  of  patrons  are  young  bag-­‐packers.  In  dhyana  pura,  you  will  find  Mexican  restaurants,  bistros  ,  bars  and  the  highlight  will  have  to  be  the  stretch  of  gay  bars  and  cabaret  shows.  

 Bars  such  as  “Bali  Joe”  and  “Mixwell  have  drag  shows;  where  cross  dressers  impersonate  divas,  such  as,  Beyonce,  Rihanna  and  lady  gaga.  They  lip-­‐sync  to  their  latest  hits  and  are  backed  up  with  dancers.    The  whole  set  up  is  so  well  thought,  they  you  will  be  forgiven  if  you  mouth  is  wide  open  the  whole  time  you  are  there,  or  even  think  you  are  in  a  private  concert.    

There  are  well-­‐built  male  dancers  that  gyrate  on  bar  tops,  with  their  oiled  up  torsos  in  full  view.  And  despite  all  these,  20-­‐30%  of  the  crowd  is  straight.    Drinks  go  for  around  30,000  rupiah  for  beer  and  70,000  for  cocktails  such  as  mojito  etc.    

The  bars  are  packed  almost  every  single  night,  and  even  on  less  crowded  nights  the  party  atmosphere  and  friendliness  of  the  patrons  never  seem  to  dwindle.  If  you’re  looking  for  something,  out  of  the  ordinary  or  ‘different’  head  on  down  with  an  “open  mind”.  For  guys,  do  take  note  that  not  every  dude  will  ‘hit’  on  you  (unless  you’re  brad  Pitt    or  Ryan  gosling)  but  there’s  a  higher  chance  you’ll  get  more  attention  than  any  normal  straight  club.    

 

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 (Packed  like  sardines,  its  actually  a  2-­‐way  road,  but  the  crowd  very  frequently  spills  over  to  the  road)  

 Semniyak  (Jalan  Oberoi)  

 The  bars  in  Semniyak  (Jalan  Oberoi)  are  for  the  higher  in  status  

and  the  place  to  be  seen  if  you  want  to  flaunt  your  wealth.  Bars  such  as  kudeta  and  hu’u  bar  price  their  drinks  at  about  S$10-­‐S$15  a  glass  of  cocktail.  The  décor  and  ambience  are  of  course;  splendid  and  they  have  theme  parties.  Personally,  I  don’t  really  fancy  this  kind  of  places,  but  would  recommend  you  to  take  a  look  as  certain  groups  of  people  do  come  to  Bali  to  lead  a  luxurious  holiday.    

Please    do  visit  Potato  Head  Beach  Club  located  at   Jalan Petitenget 51 B | Kerobokan , Seminyak, Kuta, Bali 80361 , Indonesia, there is no cover charge to enter. Its basically a beach club with an infinity pool and lounge beds , food served there is nothing to rave about. But the ambience is in a world of it’s own. Head on down to catch the sunset! ( dress code : No beer branded apparel)  

My  personal  experience  at  one  of  these  bars’  was  having  a  cockroach  crawl  out  from  their  table.  Other  than  that  these  places  are  pretty  far  from  the  main  roads,  about  10  –  15  minutes  drive.      

FOOD  

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 Nasi  Jingko    Nasi  Jingko,  is  the  equivalent  of  Singapore’s  Nasi    Lemak.  

Except  that  the  rice  is  not  coconut  rice  and  they  mix  a  bit  of  noodles  into  one  packet.  It  consists  of  a  bit  of  chicken,  egg,  rice,  noodles  and  the  awesome  sambal  chili.  Personally  I  can  wolf  down  2  packets,  as  the  portion  is  relatively  small.  

 I  would  order  half  boiled  eggs  to  go  with  it;  where  you  add  your  own  amount  of  pepper  and  salt.  Washing  it  down  with  water  or  Jamu  (  a  semi-­‐sour  orange  drink)  that  is  supposed  to  be  good  for    you  if  you  need  to  sober  down.  Nasi  jingko  is  especially  tasty  after  a  night  of  drinking.    

 Can  be  found  at  street  corners  near  more  congested  junctions.  There  is  a  hawker  that  sells  nasi    jingko  near  tanaya  bed  &  breakfast  hotel  at  Legian  131  .  Kuta  .  Bali  .  Indonesia.  Another  hawker  is  located    after  the  end  of  jalan  legian.  After  you  pass  the  bomb  memorial,  follow  the  one-­‐way  road  and  walk  all  the  way  down,  sky  garden  will  be  on  your  left.  Continue  walking  for  about  10  minutes  and  turn  left  when  you  see  a  junction,  continue  walking  for  another  5  minutes.  You  will  see  an  old  lady  and  son  with  their  authentic  nasi  jingko.  

 

(  Nasi  Jingko)  

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(Unmistakable  Auntie  and  her  Nasi  Jingko)  

 

Babi  Guling    

Babi  Guling  is  a  must  try,  it  is  different  parts  of  the  pig  ,  deep  fried  and  usually  eaten  with  rice.  The  pork  melts  in  you  mouth.  Innards  are  also  used.  Can  be  found  at  most  small  lanes.  There  is  one  just  beside  the  Nasi  Jingko  after  Skygarden.  

Bebek  Goreng    

Bebek  goreng  is  fried  kitten.  Yup,  you  read  it  right,  fried  kitten  Nah,  I’m  kidding  ,  its  deep  fried  duck  ,  which  has  been  marinated  in  a  secret  recipe.  It  is  available  at  many  places  in  Bali.  The  one  that  I  frequently  visit  only  sells  ducks.  And  the  ducks  they  use  are  like  “teenage”  ducks  cause  they  are  not  fully  grown.    

The  meat  is  tender  and  after  adding  some  dark  sweet  sauce  and  mixing  with  the  sambal  that  is  provided.  You  will  be  in  gastronomical  haven,  the  meat  is  tender  and  succulent  and  besides  going  with  rice  the  duck  is  excellent  with  plain  crackers.    This  is  

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highly  recommended,  if  you’re  not  riding  it  might  be  a  little  difficult  to  explain  to  your  driver.  Here’s  the  full  name  and  address.      Bebek  Goreng  H.slamet  at  Jl. Kediri 50x,Tuban (Jl. Kediri 50x,Tuban), Kuta, Bali . Phone : (0391) 888 3823

Try  to  go  before  4pm,  because  business  is  so  good  you  there  are  days  where  they  don’t  even  open  for  the  dinner  crowd.  They  have  a  limited  number  of  ducks  per  day  and  if  they  are  sold  out,  they  call  it  a  day.  They  are  closed  on  certain  days  of  which  are  not  fixed.  Elusive  but  definitely  worth  it!      

 

(Bebek  Goreng;  fried  kitten  duck.  <this  picture  does  no  justice  to  the  food!>)  

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Seafood  

“Chomp  chomp”    

  If  you  ask  about  seafood  in  Bali,  touts  will  probably  direct  you  to  Jimabaran  bay,  where  you  can  eat  and  enjoy  the  sunset,  I  have  never  been  there  but  have  heard  from  friends  that  “  the  food  there  is  horrid,  they  use  a  lot  of  chili,  and  its  also  expensive.”  I  have  never  been  there,  thus,  I  can’t  say  for  sure.    

 I  wouldn’t  need  to  go  there,  cause  I  get  my  craving  satisfied  in  Tuban  or  Kuta.  If  I  don’t  want  to  get  out  of  Kuta  and  just  want  to  take  a  stroll,  I  will  head  over  to  what  I  personally  coined  “chomp  chomp  of  Kuta”.  This  place  is  located  in  between  MacDonald’s  and  Hard  Rock  café,  along  the  beach.  They  have  about  10-­‐15  stores  mostly  serving  seafood,  Japanese,  Korean  also  western  food.  The  prices  are  pretty  average.  Fried  fish  or  ikan  bakar  goes  for  about  S$5  -­‐  S$8  and  a  meal  of  about  3-­‐4  dishes  should  set  you  back  about  S$20.    

The  quality  of  food  is  nothing  to  rave  about.  But  it  is  decent  and  not  pricey.  Try  not  to  get  a  shock  when  you  step  inside  this  area,  as  the  hawkers  will  use  every  language  they  know  to  get  your  attention.  Shouting  at  the  top  of  their  voices.  This  is  known  as  the  ‘orchestra’.    I  always  ask  my  unsuspecting  friends  to  step  in  first,  haha.      

Laota  

 

(4  of  the    7  dishes,  fried  fish,  vegetables,  pork,  and  egg)  

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(Look  out  for  this  sign  board!)  

        Laota  restaurant  is  located  at   Jalan Raya Kuta 530 , Tuban Indonesia tel : 0361-7429068. This 24-hr Hong Kong restaurant is famous for their porridge. Do give the porridge a try, even if you’re not a fan of Porridge. They have many different kinds of porridge such as crab porridge, abalone porridge, seafood porridge. Their fried fish with bean sauce is a must, just mentioning the cereal prawns make me salivate, the vegetables are fresh and prepared in the right style. They also have an array of duck dishes to choose from. Their crabs are reasonably priced. When I was first introduced by my friend, to look for this restaurant I was a bit apprehensive as being a frequent traveller to Hong Kong and being from Singapore, where the food is top notch. I was thinking “ how good can seafood be in Bali?” Boy, was I wrong. The dishes are authentic, like something out of a coffee shop or Tsi Zhar stall from Singapore. Definitely a must to visit! For 6 people with 7 dishes, as far as I can remember, prawns, chicken, vegetables, fish, porridge and two other dish which I cant remember; it will set you guys back about S$60 or 400,000 rupiah.

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Dog  Dragon  Grill         Dog  Dragon  Grill  is  located  at  Jalan  Benesari,  Poppies  2,  Legian,  KUTA.  They  are  known  mainly  for  their  steaks.    Be  it  Australian  imported  beef  or  local  produce  they  have  it.  The  steak  goes  for  about  65,000  rupiah  with  2  side  dishes.    

They  serve  chicken  and  seafood  as  well.    Their  imported  steaks  are  200g  and  you  get  to  choose  between  red  wine  sauce,  mushroom  sauce  and  brown  sauce.  The  steak  is  succulent  and  done  right.  Priced  reasonably,  and  with  a  pleasant  ambience,  if  you’re  on  a  date  or  just  wanna  have  some  steak,  do  drop  by.  My  personal  favourite  is  the  bangers  and  mash,  two  thick  sausages  drizzled  in  brown  sauce,  served  with  mashed  potatoes  that  ,  melt  on  your  tongue,  priced  at  55  000  rupiah.    

Owners  are  very  welcoming  and  they  serve  great  cocktails  as  well.    

 Motorbikes      Renting  motorobikes  in  bali  is  convenient  and  hassle  free.  Try  

to  rent  from  hirers  with  shops.  The  bikes  that  are  mostly  rented  out  are,  125  cc  –  150  cc  semi-­‐auto  bikes  or  automatic  scooters;  this  means  not  having  to  worry  about  biting  points.  You  generally  do  not  need  a  license;  all  you  have  to  do  is  provide  them  your  hotel  name  and  the  room  number  of  which  you’re  staying  at.    

 The  longer  you  rent  the  cheaper  it  gets,  say  for  example  if  you  plan  on  renting  it  for  7  days  it  will  cost  between  40  000  rupiah  to  60  000  rupiah  per  day.    If  you  plan  on  renting  it  for  3  days  ,it  may  cost  60  000-­‐  70  000  rupiah  per  day.  Petrol  is  sold  per  bottle  in  kuta  at  5000  rupiah  for  750ml.  where  in  the  petrol  kiosks  outside  of  kuta  you  get  3  litres  at  10  000  rupiah.  

 Riding  a  moped  in  any  country  is  generally  NOT  safe  and  you  need  to  have  better  than  average  control  and  reflexes.  The  potholes,  bottleneck  traffic  and  uneven  roads  make  riding  in  kuta  very  challenging.  I  recommend  everyone  to  walk,  as  that  essentially  helps  you  to  ‘see’  more  and  find  out  bars,  shops  or  diners  you  would  never  have  noticed  if  you  were  riding.     For  those  that  are  bent  on  riding,  remember  to  wear  your  helmet  at  all  times;  for  safety  reasons  and  also  the  police  will  fine  you,  and  eventually  you  end  up  paying  a  lot  more  for  your  fine.    

Always  follow  the  traffic  and  do  not  ride  against  it.  Take  a  picture  of  your  motorbike’s  license  plate,  for  easy  identification;  if  

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you’re  going  to  park  it  beside  the  dozens  of  motorbikes  outside  the  mall  or  by  the  beach.  Always  remember  to  handle  lock  the  bike  to  prevent  theft.    

If  you  plan  to  ride  out  of  kuta  make  sure  you  know  your  way  around  as  the  highways  can  be  quite  hazardous.  There  have  been  hundreds  of  incidents  of  tourists  injuring  themselves  severely  and  even  dying  on  the  bigger  roads.    

NEVER  drive  when  you’re  intoxicated.      Prepaid  Sim  Cards    Pre-­‐paid  sim  cards  card  can  be  purchased  from  almost  any  

store  that  that  has  the  banner  hanging  from  it(  provision  stores,  and  circle  Ks)  that  are  many  companies  such  as  “Mentari  or  XL”  the  cards  range  from  30  000  rupiah  –  40  000  rupiah  with  5000  rupiah  worth  of    credit  inside  the  cards,  alternatively  you  can  choose  to  top  up  more  credit  on  the  spot  or  at  a  later  period.  Do  note  that  the  cards  will  expire  if  you  do  not  top  them  up  after  2  months.    

 Accommodation  Stayed  at  The  Spot  a  couple  of  times,  if  you’re  very  concerned  

about  location  and  how  everything  is  within  waking  distance.  The  Spot  is  the  place,  its  about  2  mins  walk  to  the  Bali  Bombing  memorial,  2  mins  walk  to  the  main  clubs  of  sky  garden,  vaip,  bounty  etc,  strangely  enough,  the  noise  from  these  clubs  did  not  invade  my  hotel  room,  even  if  it  did  it  was  just  minimal,  and  I’m  easily  irritable  when  it  comes  to  these  minute  issues.  The  Spot  just  opened  in  2012,  it’s  a  boutique  hotel,  it  has  21  different  rooms,  and  I  have  stayed  at  the  rooms  ‘Tango’  and  ‘New  York‘.  (WIFI  in  common  areas  and  some  rooms.)  

Very  interesting  concept,  I  realized  their  rooms  are  themed  after  musicians,  artists  and  famous  places.  The  Staff  were  friendly  and  hospitable,  always  taking  the  initiative  to  ask  if  I  need  any  help,  with  anything.  That  really  impressed  me,  as  certain  times,  you  want  to  ask  questions  but  you’re  actually  afraid  to  do  so.    

The  650  000  rupiah  per  night  per  room,  came  with  breakfast  with  a  view,  why  with  a  view?  You  see  the  roof  top  dinning  and  bar  is  surrounded  by  a  reflective  lounge  pool,  which  overlooks  Legian.  Impressive!  So  naturally  my  friends  and  I  spent  our  time  baking  in  the  sun  and  frolicking  in  the  pool  and  we  also  had  pre-­‐party  drinks  at  the  bar  before  heading  to  the  bigger  clubs.  Overall  a  good  stay!    

 

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   (One  of  their  many  rooms,  if  I’m  not  wrong  its  Union  Jack  )    

   

(Sunset  by  the  pool,  Magnificent!  Don’t  have  to  go  far,  it’s  in  the  hotel  itself!)  

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