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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All About Indonesia by Linda Hibbs
All About Indonesia by Linda HibbsAll About Indonesia is a childrens book that takes children on an adventure through one of the worlds largest and most culturally diverse countries Along the way kids are introduced to what everyday life is currently like for its inhabitants The book has a little bit of everything offering an overview of Indonesian landscapes history government language culture food transportation systems the countrys natural beauty special celebrations and variety of religions Most books that have been produced about Indonesia for children tend to give a geographical tour of the main islands with accompanying photos often throwing in statistics and historical information that children cant really relate to Targeted to 3rd to 5th grade children a unique aspect of All About Indonesia are the hands on activities that allow kids or par
Read moreAmaretti Espresso Custards
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 moreAn Economy of Words – Learning to listen to others By Sarita Newson
An Economy of Words ndash Learning to listen to othersBy Sarita Newson ldquoPoets are the economists of words carving a fortune of meaning out of a frugality of wordsrdquo This was the introduction to an Ubud Writers Readers Festival discussion on the 3rd October 2014 led by a group of young poets who ldquoprune big stories down to size using the fine art of poetryrdquo I was happy to soak up the aspirations and inspiring influences words and thoughts of the five poets contributing to this session In spite of their radically different backgrounds their words spoke of their mutual love of language and an awareness of the importance of selfexpression in people of all ages Carlos Andrs Gmez chaired the session and encouraged interaction soliciting audience participation throughout His questions ldquoWha
Read moreAsias 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 moreBurning the Bras Ears
Burning the Bras Ears We are all aware that capable electricians are as rare as hymens in a brothel but less obvious is the fact that hymens are relatively common items when compared with the availability of capable plumbers We tend to be a bit scared of electrons dont we well we should be I suppose it all goes back to the fact that like ebola we cant see the little blighters but we know that they can do us a severe nasty if they get loose As a result when we cant find a good electrician we really do miss them Plumbers on the other hand deal with water and the danger is merely that we might get a tad damp or a squirt in the eye from some contumacious hosepipe It is all just a bit of a bother that we have to learn to put up with If we cant find a real plumber we just say ldquofirtling emmardquo and ask that
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
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