Indonesia Travel Guide

Tips for Legian

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:48:57 +0000

The prices of souvenirs at Legian area are more expensive than in the market Sukawati. But if you want to buy only few souvenirs it might be more efficient to buy at Legian. At Sukawati market you can find cheaper price because they’re selling large parties (wholesale) eventhough they still serve a small party.

There are various types of accommodation in Legian area that can be selected based on your needs. Although the hotel or lodging has set a fixed price, you have to always try to bargain when you book. Read more…

History of Legian

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:42:16 +0000

Cultural village of Legian in the beginning was just an agrarian village. The communities at Legian were diligently worked as farmers and fishermen as some of them. Geographically at that time on the east of Legian there’s a carpet of rice field land and wide dry field, while on the west there was the ocean where fishemen like to fish.

In the 1970s, the Kuta Village developed became tourist destination which is often visited by tourists in Bali. The rapid development of tourism industry at Kuta was affecting Legian, its neighbor. Travelers at that time especially the backpackers tend to stay around Legian area. Tourist regards the the nuance at Legian is purer and more confortable than Kuta. Read more…

Legian

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:40:47 +0000

Legian is one of the cultural villages, which is located to the north of Kuta in Bali. Legian has a quieter atmosphere than Kuta, the tourism area. Legian can give you a more peaceful atmosphere are because of the mix of local residence and tourism facilities like hotels, lodging, shops, café, restaurants, traditional markets, and other facilities in the area.

Along Legian Street you can easily find vehicle rental services and shops that sell various types of goods such as clothing, and souvenirs. Tourists are also given a various options of restaurants, café, and other accommodation various level of price. The atmosphere of the gala at the café and restaurant at the Legian area is at night time whe tourists return many places of interest in the Bali.

Just like Kuta that has Kuta Beach, Legian also has Legian Beach which is located between Kuta beach and Seminyak beach. Although Legian beach is not as popular as Kuta beach, but the enchantment of the Legian Beach is not far different from Kuta Beach. Some activities that can be done in the Legian Beach are sunbathing on the beach, swimming, surfing, watching the beautiful sunset. Read more…

Tips for Kuta Square

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:39:41 +0000

Visiting Kuta Square area will be more comfortable with walking (if you stay just around the area) because the streets where the shopping area located are not too big and used for two ways. There’re many two-wheeled vehicles that are parked at the edge of the road making the road at Kuta Square become more limited.

If you drive vehicle to Kuta Square, it’s recommended to find a parking lot and park your vehicle once you arrive at Kuta Square. By then you can walk through the area.

You can find Kuta Art Market at Kuta Square area where you can buy Bali souvenirs. The goods sold in this market are not too different from the goods in Sukawati Art Market. However the price will be more expensive at Kuta Art Market compare to Sukawati. If not had no chance to visit Sukawati Art Market then you can buy Balinese souvenirs at Kuta Art Market. Read more…

Kuta Square

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:38:01 +0000

Kuta Square is a shopping area which is located in the traditional village settlement of Kuta. The types of goods sold generally are branded fashion from overseas. There are many cafes at Kuta Square area with a variety of menus offered. In addition to shops and shopping centers there are also games around the area such as Kuta Square Bali Slingshot, waterboom Bali, and other games facilities.

Price products for sale in shops and shopping center in Kuta Square are generally defined (fixed price) where bargaining price aren’t applied. When you are visiting Bali and needing a certain brand of clothing to find then Kuta Square area can be the main option. There’re many tourist that enjoy Kuta Square by just walking around Kuta area and sit at the café while enjoying the menus. Read more…

Tips for Kuta Beach

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:36:49 +0000

If you have a chance to visit Bali Island, do not miss the moment to see the beautiful sunset at Kuta Beach. There’s no charge for entering Kuta Beach, except for using bathroom facilities or toilets around the beach.

round the coast and hotels near Kuta Beach you can find many surfing short courses. You can take short course to learn how to surfing. You do not need to have your own surfing stuff; they’re included in the course charge. Besides, there’re also many people rent surfing stuff at the beach. Surf board rental is charged per hour basis which is agreed before the board. You have to bargain on the rental fare. The longer you rent the more discounts you can get.

Kuta Beach is visited by lots of tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. Peak season at Kuta Beach are usually happened on holidays. When you’re having activities in the sea or the beach do not leave your valuables unintended. If possible it’s better not to bring your values to the beach.

There’re many sellers at Kuta Beach, such as accessories seller, temporary tattoos makers, massagers, umbrellas sellers, and hair brading service. If you’re not interested you have to refuse them at the first time they offer you.

Watch out on the signs placed along the beach in the form of yellow and red flag. The flag is placed by the beach guard to provide visitors with signs on sea areas with big waves which are not save for surfing and swimming.

Kuta Beach provides you with complete accommodation that tourists may need. Besides stars hotels there’re many cheap lodges and hotels along Poppies Lane, Legian – Kuta (the distance is about 200 – 300 meters from Kuta beach). Read more…

Kuta Beach

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:34:43 +0000

Kuta Beach is a seaside resort located side by side with other beaches such as the Legian, Seminyak, and Tuban. Kuta beach’s length is about 8 km through the beach from the North to the South of Bali. Kuta Beach is a beach with a wide spread of white sand and beautiful scenery.

Kuta beach is the most visited beach compared with other beaches in Bali. The high interest of tourists visiting the Kuta Beach is due to the location in the Kuta area which is near the crowd and easy to reach.

There’re many activities can be done at Kuta Beach. Morning until noon time activities are usually swimming, surfing, sunbathing, walking through the beach, sitting and relaxing at the beach. By afternoon, visitors like to witness the beauty of the sunset at Kuta Beach. Other activities can be done around the Kuta Beach are including playing ball run through the beach. At night, you can be see the gala of night life around the Kuta Beach area with the sound of music coming from cafes and bars located at the edge of the road.

Many tourists make Kuta as a base to reach other interesting places in Bali due to its strategic location and complete infrastructure. Among the facilities you can get at Kuta area are including full accommodation, restaurants, bars, internet, mini markets, ATM, and shopping center. Other areas which tourists usually like to use as a base to travel around Bali are Legian, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua. Read more…

Tips for Jalan Surabaya (Surabaya Street)

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:33:10 +0000

You need to bargain when you want to do transaction at the antique market at Jalan Surabaya. Do not forget to do price comparison between one shop to another.

Some people said that some of the antiques sold at Jalan Surabaya are not original (fake). It’s better to bring someone who understands about antiques when you visit Jalan Surabaya.

For those who don’t really understand Jakarta, it will be very complicated to reach Jalan Surabaya by public transportation. It’s better to ride taxi or bajaj.

Jalan Surabaya is located at the most elite area at Central Jakarta, which is Menteng. It’s near to Jalan Cikini, Cikini Market, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Proclamation Monument, Situ Lembang and Suropati Park. Read more…

Tips for Jakarta Kota Station (BEOS)

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:32:05 +0000

If you are a history tour lover then Jakarta Kota Station is one of the objects you should visit when you visit Jakarta, Indonesia. The architecture design was said to be the best one at its age.

To visit Jakarta Kota Station (BEOS) you can use personal vehicle or taxi. Alternatively you can also ride TransJakarta Busway from first corridor, which lane is from Blok M to Kota Tua. Kota Busway Station is the last station of the first corridor’s Busway. Jakarta Kota Station is just at the cross side of Kota Busway Station. Read more…

Interesting Places Around Jakarta Kota Station (BEOS)

jejakbackpacker — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:02:42 +0000

There’re still many other interesting places near Jakarta Kota Station you may able to visit as well. Those places are including Bank Mandiri Museum, Bank Indonesia Museum, Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum, Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, Maritime Museum, Sunda Kelapa Harbor, Kota Intan Bridge, Syahbandar Tower, Batavia Café, and Batavia Hotel.

Glodok area which is known as the China Town of Jakarta is only 1 km away from Jakarta Kota Station. Ancol Dreamland Park, a theme park which has Dunia Fantasy, SeaWorld Indonesia, and Gelanggang Samudera is only 4 – 5 kms away from Jakarta Kota Station. Read more…