In the words of the iconic Redgum song, we’ve all been to Bali at some time or another. And look, I am actually quite a fan as long as I can avoid downtown Kuta. But having been there again recently, …
Tag: Bintang
Bali – more than Bintang
Despite the omnipresence of Bintang in Bali – helped by the hordes of Australians who feel compelled to don the ‘Uniform des Australiens’ while holidaying there – there are a couple of ‘Indonesian’ competitors plus a few craft beer suprises. …
Coral reef and the lining of my oesophagus
Walk down Pat Pong Rd Bangkok and you are offered a ping pong show (sans bats), walk down the Ramblas in Barcelona and it’s gypsies with babies, walk down the Champs Élysées in Paris and its ‘Tourist Menu’ (microwaved bags …
Mopeds and Duck Lembongan
Mopeds are the way to get around on Nusa Lembongan. With three tin lids all below driving age this becomes a tricky task. Mrs botf and I rented 2 mopeds and your correspondent took on board Miss botf and one …
Nusa Lembongan and chicken satay
Botf has decamped to Nusa Lembongan with the family. Nusa Lembongan is an island about 30 mins east of Bali in the Lombok Channel. Compared to Kuta it is pretty undeveloped. There’s a mix of low and middling quality villa …
Warung and ribs
Warung in Indonesian means small house, guesthouse or roadside eatery. They are everywhere in Bali and are brilliant for experiencing everything about Indo. The noise, the food, the traffic….the vibe. Near your correspondent’s spread in Ubud is a warung called …
Bintang and crackling
The food in Ubud is unbelievable. The strong Aussie banana means dinner for a family of 5 including a few Bintangs comes in at about AUD20-25. What’s more the choice is amazing. While I have my daily Lund-inspired Nasi Goreng …
Island of the Gods
Bali is often called the Island of the Gods. While Bintang is omnipresent so are temples. Family temples, clan temples, village temples, district temples, island temples and rice paddy temples. The majority of Balinese are Hindu and the temple is …
Beer monocosm
botf is now set up in Ubud with the family. Your correspondent loves Indo and loves Bintang. Only issue….there’s only Bintang. I have been set a challenge to get a fellow correspondent a Bala Hai T-shirt (the only other Indo …
backoftheferry in Indo
Yep. The botf crew are off to another exotique locale. This time it’s the land of Bintang – Indonesia. More used to helping Garuda reassess how much Bintang they need on the SYD-DENPASAR leg, your correspondent is definitely not travelling …
back of the ferry 