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Balinese Calender May 2012

Important days in May:

  • 05-05-2012 Purnama (full moon)
  • 11-05-2012 Kajeng Keliwon Uwudan
  • 16-05-2012 Buda Keliwon Ugu
  • 20-05-2012 Tilem (new moon)
  • 26-05-2012 Tumpek Wayang
  • 30-05-2012 Buda Wage Kulawu
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Related: kalenderbali.orgCurrent moon phase over Bali

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The Moon Over Nusa Dua

CURRENT MOON

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Kelan Beach @ Jimbaran Bay

Kelan Beach

Kelan Beach

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Sunset Dinner On Kelan Beach

Kelan Beach  is at the northernmost section of Jimbaran Bay, above the fish market. The other sections of Jimbaran Bay are called Muaya Beach (in the very south) and Kedonganan Beach.

Access Kelan Beach via Jalan Segara Madu (Segara Madu Street). Here is a map. You can’t get to Kelan Beach from Kedonganan Beach via Jalan Pantai Kedonganan because of the fish market.

At Kelan Beach you’ll find four brand-new restaurants, the newest addition to the famous seafood restaurants at Jimbaran Bay. One of them is Bawang Merah Beach Front Restaurant, serving fresh & live seafood, and also non-seafood (Balinese duck, chicken, beef and vegetarian). Have a seat on the restaurant’s shady terrace or at a table on the beach with your feet in the sand and enjoy a panoramic view of  Jimbaran Bay and the colorful  fishing boats in front of you. Perfect for a romantic sunset dinner or candle light evening.

Related links:  The Rhythms of Morning at Pantai Kelan | kelanbeach.com | Kelan

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Bali Temple Impressions

Take a break and lean back for a while, dive into these beautiful pictures of a Balinese temple.
Asian Art Museum San Francisco has more on Bali and also maintains an interesting YouTube channel, well worth a visit.

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Weather in Bali | Bali Travel Tools

The prettiest weather in Bali (Denpasar) widget so far available.
Note the slider on top and change to full screen to experience its full beauty.

More detailed weather reports for Nusa Dua:

Related links: Bali Travel Tools

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Bali Tourist Arrivals 2010 | Bali News

Bali had a total of 2.576.142 tourists in 2010,
an increase of 8% over the previous year’s 2.385.122 people.
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  1. Australia
    641.588 (2010) | 446.570 (2009) | Change: +43.67%
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  2. Japan
    245.040 (2010) | 333.905 (2009) | Change: -26.61%
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  3. China
    196.925 (2010) | 206.151 (2009) | Change: -4.48%
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  4. Malaysia
    156.858 (2010) | 135.190 (2009) | Change: +16.03%
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  5. South Korea
    124.729 (2010) | 124.889 (2009) | Change: -0.13%
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  6. Taiwan
    122.256 (2010) | 120.445 (2009) | Change: +1.50%
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  7. France
    104.029 (2010) | 113.453 (2009) | Change: -8.31%
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  8. Singapore
    97.402 (2010) | 56.992 (2009) | Change: +73.96%
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  9. United Kingdom
    96.412 (2010) | 93.688 (2009) | Change: +2.77%
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  10. Germany
    84.406 (2010) | 74.849 (2009) | Change: +12.77%
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Source: Indonesia Statistics Central Agency

Related links: Bali Tourist Arrivals 2009 vs 2008 | Bali Tourist Arrivals Q1 2011

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Bali Airport Taxi Fare | Bali Travel Tools

Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi is the only company which has the monopoly to bring tourists out of the airport. So if you haven’t already arranged pick-up you just exit the International arrival gate through its sliding door and turn right where you will find the taxi counter. Tell them where you want to go and pay your fare there. You do not have to pay the taxi driver. Price is fixed and for one car, not per person.

Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport Taxi Fares
As per March 2011, fares in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah):

  • Tuban – 35.000
  • Kuta – 45.000
  • Kuta Centre (batas utara Jl. Melasti, pelasa) – 50.000
  • Legian (Jl. Padma till Jayakarta Hotel) – 55.000
  • Seminyak (Double Six till Bintang) – 60.000
  • Dyana Pura / Abimanyu – 65.000
  • Oberoi / Kerobokan – 70.000
  • Umalas / Banjar Semer / Kuwum – 85.000
  • Denpasar I (Natour Bali Hotel) – 70.000
  • Denpasar II (Renon, Tanjung Bungkok, Kereneng) – 80.000
  • Denpasar III (Naga Selatan, Jl. Ratna, Jl. Akasia) – 90.000
  • Gatsu / Ubung Station – 90.000
  • Gatsu Timur / Tohpati – 100.000
  • Ayana Resort Jimbaran – 95.000
  • Sanur / Nusa Dua – 95.000
  • Kedonganan – 55.000
  • Jimbaran I (Intercontinental) – 60.000
  • Jimbaran II (Four Seasons) – 75.000
  • Amanusa / Tanjung Benoa – 105.000
  • Nikko Bali – 110.000
  • Pecatu / Jimbaran Hill – 115.000
  • Uluwatu – 135.000
  • Batu Bulan Station – 105.000
  • Canggu (Pererenan) – 135.000
  • Tanah Lot / BNR – 190.000
  • Ubud Centre – 195.000
  • Gianyar – 205.000
  • Bangli – 240.000
  • Padang Bay – 315.000
  • Bedugul – 320.000
  • Candi Dasa – 335.000
  • Amlapura – 410.000
  • Gilimanuk – 645.000

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Related links: Airport transfer after spa treatment | Flight status DPS

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Nusa Dua and Jimbaran Updated @ Google Earth

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Nusa Dua Resort, beaches and golf course

Google Earth recently updated for Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Benoa. Newest satellite images are dated 15 October 2009, just 6 weeks young. Download Google Earth and take a flight over Bali!
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Travel Advice for Bali & Indonesia | Bali Travel Tools

Several governments give regularly updated advice for travellers to Indonesia. These reports deal with threats to safety and security such as terrorism, civil unrest/political tension, natural disasters, severe weather and climate and health issues.

So we have put together a few links for you:

Our personal advice for your own safety on Bali:

  • Keep in mind that many Bali beaches are afflicted with dangerous riptides and undercurrents. So please take care while having fun in the water.
  • Beware of the traffic, be careful when crossing busy roads. Wear a helmet while riding a motorbike, use safety belt while driving a car.
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Learning Indonesian Language | Bali Travel Tools

When it comes to learning Bahasa Indonesia do not miss to check out LearningIndonesian.com. This podcast masterminded by Indonesian-American couple Cici & Shaun offers 48 free lessons to learn from, each around 5 minutes, easy-to-follow, and by signing in at the Premium version you can jump to in-depth lessons and develop real, long-lasting conversational skills. Shaun and Cici are always available to answer any and all questions you might have and you also may want to follow their personal blogs.

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