Alas Purwo Making it Rough to Save It By Bill Dalton One days hard drive from Bali at the end of a long dark corridor through a mahogany forest lies a mammoth and richly endowed national park essentially unbeknownst to tourists Alas Purwo on Blambangan Peninsula at the southeastern tip of East Java province is renown for its lowland tropical rainforests huge banteng cattle scenic proximity to the ocean pilgrimage spiritual sites and worldclass surfing Although this national treasure boasts one of the best lefthanders in the world at Gland I discovered that the vast reaches of the park in the islands easternmost regency are emphatically not just for surfers Along with Banyuwangis Ijen Plateau this unique reserve is an estimable tourist destination in its own right The seacoast at Plengkung Gland on Grajagan B
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Asias First TDA Facial
Asias First TDA Facial A couple months ago my friend who works for a spa product company invited me to come try out their new facial machine called Transdermal Application TDA from Germany After the facial I was very impressed at the effectiveness and pleasure I had during the treatment My friend told me that the best results are shown after 4 to 6 treatments I practically begged to come back for more Ive endured a few quite painful facials in the past that did show results but Im a wimp and dont enjoy suffering for my beauty In the next weeks when running into a girlfriend who I hadnt seen for some time theyd immediately commented on my face and how great it looked I told them about TDA saying it was one of the best facials I knew of that actually gave results instantly Then they asked where they could go get one Sadly no spas or clinics in Bal
Read moreAttracting Wildlife to the Garden
Attracting Wildlife to the Garden Hello Dr Kris We are making a new garden What are the best local plants we can plant to attract birds butterflies and bees in a Sanur garden Big thank you Margot Growing plants that are native to your area is the best idea for most gardens not only will they be easier to grow they will also be much more attractive to all pollinators Every garden benefits from having wildlife and pollinators Birds bees and butterflies are among the best Without them there would be fewer flowers fruits and vegetables Attracting pollinators to the garden is another cog in the wheel of holistic gardening Thankfully the same gardening practices that help to attract wildlife also improve air water and soil quality It only takes a few plants and a little planning to create a habitat for birds bees and butterflies which are helpful additions to your
Read moreBalinese Food by Dr Vivienne Kruger
Balinese Food by Dr Vivienne Kruger Balinese Food is a different kind of cookbook a combined ldquosociological cookbookrdquo and ldquocultural traveloguerdquo that has been written from the worldview of the Balinese themselves The book is actually an extended essay that explores the exotic world of Balinese cooking a cuisine that is an inextricable part of the islands culture and community life In 20 detailed chapters Vivienne Kruger explains Balis foods and food history in the broad contexts of traditional village customs society and religious ceremonies with chapters on the Balinese kitchen the joy of snacking at a roadside food stall warung visiting a traditional Balinese market preparing delicious satay with a Balinese twist brewing potent Balinese coffee as well as sections devoted to ingredients equipment and resources In her 10 years 20032013 of meticulous handson research Kruge
Read moreChicken with Mushrooms and White Wine
Against the background of Javanese culture and the fading power of Japanese occupiers Java in a Time of Revolution explores the origins of revolutionary youth groups the military and political parties with remarkable scope and in scrupulous detail First published in 1972 by Cornell University Press this classic was brought back to life by Equinox Publishing kicking off the publishers Classic Indonesia series in 2007
Read moreCOOL TREATS Gelato joints in Bali By Skye Laphroaig
COOL TREATS Gelato joints in Bali By Skye Laphroaig We love living in the tropics for all the ice cream we get to eat Chocolate vanilla or tamarillo and ginger its hard to resist a scoop in this awesome weather If you are over the branded commercial ice creams which taste really artificial Bali now has several professional Gelato joints and a single scoop cup costs only 20000 rupiah Gelato is all the rage in Bali We have our favourite spots of course but they are all quite excellent Each outlet has a European creator who produces gelato right here on the island while infusing the product with certain characteristics and charm Compared to todays Americanstyle ice cream gelato has less fat in the base and less air churned into it during the freezing process American ice creams are heavy on the cream and
Read moreDije kejang Rinsoe Cang kar ngumbah Hondane
Dije kejang Rinsoe Cang kar ngumbah Hondane A curious habit Ive noticed people have in Bali is to refer to everyday items using either their brand name or something that is associated with it rather than the actual name of the item According to Balinese Ive talked to about this this habit appeared around the 70s when motorbikes started to become a household item Then the most popular brand was Honda so most folks called a motorbike a you guessed it ldquoHondardquo A camera a curious foreign item mostly carried by tourists was a ldquoKodakrdquo because Kodak was also the name of the place you both bought film and printed your photos washing powder was ldquoRinsordquo soap was ldquoGiprdquo GIV toothpaste was ldquoPepsodenrdquo Pepsodent ldquoSoptekrdquo Softtex for sanitary pads and cigarettes were called ld
Read moreFor a Haporth of Tar
For a Haporth of Tar Percy Pigmondswipe known as Percy the Pig to his friends was working late Hed got a ship to finish and it wasnt a little un this was a seriously large ship that was having some major modifications Theyd cut down all the trees in the wood a good few from next door and the churchyard was starting to look a bit sparse He and the lads had got all the new woodwork done new decks had been installed the rigging was in place and they were on the last lap a little bit of caulking along the keel and shed be finished Unfortunately they had hit a bit of a snag they had run out of caulking tar with only a foot left to do Percy turned to the foreman Angry Jack McTaggard and being aware of his somewhat temperamental disposition asked as politely as he could for some
Read moreFor Want of a Nail…
For Want of a Nailhellip ldquoFor want of a nail the shoe was lost For want of a shoe the horse was lost For want of a horse the rider was lost For want of a rider the message was lost For want of a message the battle was lost For want of a battle the kingdom was lost And all for the want of a horseshoe nailrdquo Last week we looked at how trying to save a small amount of money can end up costing a lot of money In many situations this is fairly obvious you buy the cheaper lightbulb and it burns out in 2 weeks when a better quality one at a price of only half as much again lasts 2 years We are surrounded by these temptations to save money all the time but things are not always as straightforward as they at first appear
Read moreFOUNDATION
FOUNDATION Foundation is a skin colour cosmetic applied to the face to create an even uniform colour to the complexion to cover flaws and sometimes to change the natural skintone The very best way to achieve a smooth and even complexion is to apply foundation before you do your eye makeup cheeks or lips Finding that right type of foundation will allow you to get the right coverage you need to for a flawless beautiful face This article will help to find your best fit from various types of foundations Liquid or Cream Foundation Liquid foundation is a basic term for foundations that come in liquid form There are many specialized versions including oilfree oilbased waterproof and even 24hour They can go from medium to full coverage depending on how much you apply To build foundation simply apply a layer
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