Moneysavers View new movies online via https://putlocker9.ru/putlocker?rel=menu9 *Eating healthy food out doesn’t come any cheaper than the Rp50,000 all-you-can-eat buffet at Veggie Karma in Ubud. *Warung Sukun, on the main road in Desa Les on the north coast, serves grilled fish fresh from the ocean at local prices. *If you buy books at Ganesha Bookstore, […]
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Back to school tips Be warned that stalls that set up on school grounds or on sidewalks outside schools hawk teh gelas, chocolates, puffed corn, rice snacks and sugary powder drinks with high levels of fat and sugars and zero nutritional value. Bali’s international schools have their own canteens which serve healthier fare. *From mid-June […]
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Free Internet calls Google Duo is a simple mobile app for Android and iOS which lets users make high-def video calls. This is computer to computer or smartphone to smartphone high quality telephone calling, different from WhatsApp and Skype because you don’t need a telephone number. You can also leave a video message if the […]
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* Custom order! To a certain extent you are able to special order signature Indonesian dishes even at lowly rolling food vendors (kaki lima) and warung (food stalls). If you don’t see MSG (ajinomoto or micin) in a container in the warung’s cooking area, it means that it has already been added to the broth […]
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* Car insurance on Bali Since the vast majority of Bali’s population don’t have auto insurance (asuransi kendaraan bermotor), it’s essential that your car be fully covered. When you buy a new car it usually comes with a year’s extended insurance policy. After the policy expires, a new policy costs US$300-$500/year that provides comprehensive cover […]
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* Where is the flour? The quest for good quality flour never ends. Sriboga’s Double Zero Flour (Rp18,000/kg), one of Bali’s best, tends to be rare. Grand Lucky, Jl. Sunset Road. Bali Direct, Jl. Raya Tumbak bayuh Pererenan, Tumbak Bayuh Mengwi, tel. 0821 4470 6510, sells whole meal flour (Rp24,000/500 gr) and Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour […]
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We all are victims of injuries from time to time – surfing, motorbike accidents or falls. Or we simply develop an unknown ailment. Sometimes a visit to the hospital or doctor isn’t the answer. Many people prefer to look for alternative methods of healing. We are lucky to have an abundance of traditional healers on […]
Read moreThe Joy Of Senior Sex
When you were a teenager or young adult did you ever consider if your parents were still having sex? What about the elderly couple who lived down the street? Or was the thought of that just too yucky? Well now that we’re in that age category, are you still enjoying a healthy and happy sex […]
Read moreThe Joys of North Bali or … Is there a Bule in Buleleng?
There are mixed feelings involved when asked to write an article encouraging more people to visit the north of Bali. Many would prefer to keep it a secret, only “those in the know” living and visiting this relatively untouched part of beautiful Bali. Friends and relatives planning trips to Bali always suggest they could drop […]
Read moreThe Long Haul…. How to Survive That Long Flight
It’s the end of the year, as well as the summer (or winter) holidays…depending on where you call home, so long flights and holidays are on the cards. Taking a few simple measure before, during and after the flight will make the trip a lot more comfortable. Keep moving Keeping circulation flowing during […]
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