The second largest town in Bali and a centre for weaving and textiles. Opposite the open field on the main street is the old palace. 4km from Gianyar on the road to Bangli is Pura Dalem Sidan temple which looks back over the ricefields to the coast. Another 1km up the road in the village is Pura Puseh. … Read More Peliatan Travel Guide
This ancient site is named after a cave used for meditation by Buddhist monks near the Gagah River. It dates from around 1000 AD and was first mentioned in a royal chronicle of Kertagama in 1365. Like other sites in the area it has a Buddhist and Shivaist background. Beside the T-shaped cave there are three large water spouts and pools. … Read More Places Near Ubud Travel Guide
One way to see Bali is to book accommodation at one of the beaches in the south (Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua or Sanur) and make day-trips by motor bike, taxi or local transportation. … Read More Around Bali by Bus
Bogor is best known for its Botanical Gardens (Kebun Raya), cool climate and the old summer palace of the late Ir. Sukarno. It rains almost every day in Bogor, so visit the gardens early in the morning.… Read More West Java Travel Guide
bali-and-java-guides-all-editions About the Book: First published in 1986, Bali and Java : The Pocket Guide was one of the earliest backpacker guides that covered the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java. The book was the first to contain an in-depth language section, based on situational dialogues; as well as travel info, culture and history.… Read More Don Turner Bali Java Travel Guide bio