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Paddy’s club Bali is a night club located in Kuta. It opens 7 days a week featuring a variety of entertainment from sexy modern dance, award winning DJ’s, and live music to colourful theme parties. Plus, don’t forget about the incredible space that is available for private parties.
With a staff of 30 men and women, Paddy’s is dedicated to providing a clean, safe and professional social environment.

This night club provides wine, beer, liquor, mixed juice, soft drinks, mineral water and many more. Live entertainment is provided such as modern sexy dance, fire dance, limbo competition, etc.

With one large Dancefloor, featuring Pop and Dance music paddy’s Club Bali will offer to you a really great night. Always crowded with International guests Paddy’s holds regular foam parties.

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The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation has historically strived to develop and implement management objectives that will both maintain the sacred integrity of the monkey forest and promote the monkey forest as a sacred site that is open to visitors from around the world.

The monkeys within the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal are commonly called long-tailed macaques.The forest counted in 2011 605 macaques, this number is constantly increasing year by year.The forest is just impressive with more than 150 different trees species, some of these trees are considered holy and are used in various Balinese spiritual practices. The Monkey Forest of Padangtegal represents a sacred Balinese Hindu site.

You will enjoy to spend time in this wonderful forest among tricky monkeys used to be watched and be fed by humans. Take care of your clothes, sandals, camera, sunglasses don’t bring any food in your bag, take care of your jewels.

The entrance fee is 15,000 Rupiah for adults and 7,500 rupiah for children.

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Solar Powered ATM green school Bali

The idea started to grow when a Banker from BII ( Bank Internasional Indonesia) agreed to arrange an the installation of an ATM. As everybody can imagine how much concrete and how ATM looks like, the folks of the green school decides to design their own.

They replaced tons of concrete by a very large stone in which they bolted the machine. They built an enclosure with Bamboo, recycled glass and aluminium. The cherry on top is the set of four solar panels, set on bamboo stalks so they look like antennae. I don’t believe that four small solar panels like these can powered the ATM but it’s a good way to promote renewable energies.

Solar Powered ATM green school Bali

John Hardy writes (Green School Founder): “It’s not a perfect world. The solar panel is normal GE solar panels, cable is regular cable. We are very proud at how we made the whole thing look and appear. People are amazed to see a pretty ATM. I guess that’s the point. It’s working well, serving the community and saving a lot of trips to the villages where people used to have to go to cash.”

Solar Powered ATM green school Bali

Even if it’s really powered by an underground power cord the green school try to have a different looks on actual infrastructure of our world. Thanks to them we can easily imagine a greener world.

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Indonesia Visa Informations for temporary visitors.

To enter Bali Island (indonesian territory) you need a visa like the following.

Indonesia visa Example

Visa Free – Short Visit

Citizens from the following countries are given a Short Term Visitor Visa for purposes of holidays, exhibitions, tourism, business, and social/culture which are valid for 30 (thirty) days. This Visa cannot be converted, extended or used to obtain other immigration permits:

• Brunei Darussalam
• Chile
• Hong Kong SAR
• Macao SAR
• Malaysia
• Morocco
• Peru
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Singapore

The official entry requirements for the issuance of a Visa-Free short visit permit:

1. Passport must be from one of the eleven countries listed above.
2. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
3. Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
4. Visitors must enter and exit through the airports, seaports or border crossing post officially approved as an “International Gateway” by the Indonesian Immigration department.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Citizens of certain countries may purchase upon arrival in Indonesia, a 30-day visa which can be extended for an additional 30 days by application to the immigration department.

This visa is obtained directly upon landing at major airports and seaports in Indonesia. The Visa on Arrival is not a work visa or visitation visa, therefore it can not be converted to obtain other immigration permits. The maximum stays permitted for the Visa on Arrival is 30 days. If you plan to stay longer than 30 days, you need to state your intention to stay longer. Visa on Arrival can be extended for another 30 days via local immigration offices.

The requirements for Visa on Arrival are:

1. Expiration date of the applicant’s passport must be at least 6 (six) months after the date of entry
2. Round-trip airplane ticket
3. Payment of a US$ 25 visa fee
4. A minimum of two blank pages in your passport

Those countries eligible for Visa on Arrival are as follow:

• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Algeria
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Czech Republic
• Cambodia
• Canada
• Cyprus
• China
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Egypt
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• India
• Iceland
• Iran
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Latvia
• Libya
• Lithuania
• Liechtenstein
• Luxembourg
• Maldives
• Malta
• Mexico
• Monaco
• New Zealand
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Oman
• Panama
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Slovak Republic
• Slovenia
• Spain
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Suriname
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan, PRC
• Tunisia
• Timor Leste
• Uni Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom (British)
• United States of America

List of Airports and Seaports granting Visa on Arrival:

Airports

• Sultan Iskandar Muda (in Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam)
• Polonia (in Medan, North Sumatera)
• Sultan Syarif Kasim II (in Pekanbaru, Riau)
• Hang Nadim (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
• Minangkabau (in Padang, West Sumatera)
• Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (in Palembang, South Sumatera)
• Soekarno-Hatta (in the Special Region of the Capital City of Jakarta)
• Halim Perdana Kusuma (in the Special Region of the Capital City of Jakarta)
• Husein Sastranegara (in Bandung, West Java)
• Adi Sucipto (in Yogyakarta, Special Territory of Yogyakarta)
• Ahmad Yani (in Semarang, Central Java)
• Adi Sumarmo (in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java)
• Ir. Juanda (in Surabaya, East Java)
• Supadio (in Pontianak, West Kalimantan (Borneo))
• Sepinggan (in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan (Borneo))
• Sam Ratulangi (in Manado, North Sulawesi (Celebes))
• Hasanuddin (in Makassar, South Sulawesi (Celebes))
• Ngurah Rai (in Denpasar, Bali)
• Selaparang (in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara)
• El Tari (in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara)

Seaports

• Sekupang (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
• Citra Tritunas (Harbor Bay) (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
• Nongsa (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
• Marina Teluk Senimba (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
• Batam Centre (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
• Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi (in Tanjung Uban, Riau Archipelago)
• Bandar Sri Udana Lobam (in Tanjung Uban, Riau Archipelago)
• Sri Bintan Pura (in Tanjung Pinang, Riau Archipelago)
• Tanjung Balai Karimun (in Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Archipelago)
• Belawan (in Belawan, North Sumatera)
• Sibolga (in Sibolga, North Sumatera)
• Yos Sudarso (in Dumai, Riau)
• Teluk Bayur (in Padang, West Sumatera)
• Tanjung Priok (in the Special Region of the Capital City of Jakarta)
• Tanjung Mas (in Semarang, Central Java)
• Padang Bai (in Karangasem, Bali)
• Benoa (in Badung, Bali)
• Bitung (in Bitung, North Sulawesi)
• Soekarno-Hatta (in Makassar, South Sulawesi)
• Pare-Pare (in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi)
• Maumere (in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara)
• Tenau (in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara)
• Jayapura (in Jayapura, Papua)

Other Classes of Visas for Temporary Visitors

There are various other classes of visas available to visitors to Indonesia. If you are making your travel arrangements with www.balidiscovery.com we will be happy to provide you additional information and assistance regarding the following visa classes:

Business Visa – This visa is given by an Indonesian Embassies abroad to applicants visiting Indonesia for normal business activities (including attending a conference/seminar) which do not involve taking up employment or receiving any payments whilst in Indonesia. This visa, valid for a stay of 60 days, can be for a single or multiple visits. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration.

Social-Cultural Visa – This visa is issued by as Indonesian Embassy abroad to applicants who are going to Indonesia for a social/cultural visit, such as visiting relatives/friends; social organizations; exchange visits between educational institutions; undertaking research and attending training programs in Indonesia. The validity of this visa is for a 60 day stay, but can be extended upon application in Indonesia. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration.

Employment Visa – This visa is given to applicants whose purpose of visit is to take up employment and require sponsorship by a company or organization in Indonesia.

Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) – This visa is a Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS) and is issued to applicants whose purpose of visit is to stay in Indonesia for a limited period.

Retirement Visa – Those wishing to retire in Indonesia can obtain renewable 5 years visa. Certain insurance, residential and financial capability standards must be met to quality for this visa which can be coordinated by a local travel agent.

The information supplied was believed correct and current at the time of publication. We strongly suggest that you contact your travel company when making your travel arrangement or your nearest Indonesian Embassy to obtain the latest visa information.

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Emergency Numbers

Communicate from or to Bali

From your country to Indonesia: + 00 62

Local phone number

- To Denpasar and the Bukit: 0361
- To the Bali Center (Kintamani, Batur lake…) : 0366.
- to the North (Singaraja, Lovina…) : 0362.

Example: To call someone located in Denpasar from your country : 00 62 361 + his 9 numbers

Public center call

We name it WarTel (Warung + Telpon) from a wartel you can call and receive phone call from anywhere. Most of them are opened from 8 am to 11 pm some of them are opened 24 hours.We can find them everywhere in Bali even in remote areas. They are useful to make a call in a quiet place without paying excessive price (the price is display and a ticket is printed)

Handphone

If you are planing to stay and if you have an unlocked phone you can buy a local SIM card. This is the easiest and cheapest way for local communications especially SMS.

Internet

You can be connected to Bali Happenings from almost every touristic area in Bali (bars, warung, Shops, …) but the Wifi is not available in every corners. You will find easily a Warnet a place where you can sit down in front of a screen connected to the net for a really cheap price. After beach time the warnet are crowded.

Driving in Bali

A Motorbike is the best way to enjoy the Balinese freedom. Riding a bike make your journey different in fact you don’t get stuck in the traffic jam for hours, you go where and when you want and you will get lost. Getting lost is a part of the balinese culture don’t worry. It’s also the cheapest transport: 35 000 Rp/day or 600 000 Rp/month.

A Car is a safety way to discover Bali. We advise you to hire a local driver because driving a car in Bali is quite hard. To rent a car without driver cost 80 000 Rp /day with a driver 100 000 Rp/day exclude gasoil.

Read our funny article about Driving in Bali

Driving license

Bring your international driving license. The police is a bit corrupted but it’ s changing and don’t play too much with the police.

The money and the tips

The national money is the Indonesian Rupiah 12 000 Rp = 1 euro , 9 000 Rp = 1 USD. Dollars and euros are accepted in the touristic area but the exchange rate is higher.

If possible don’t exchange your money in the airport, the commissioning is higher than everywhere in Bali.

Wherever you want you can get cash from an ATM with a Mastercard,Visa, Amex,… You will be charged 3% depending on your bank and the ATM. Prefer ATM that allow you to get 3 000 000 Rp rather than 1 500 000 Rp to avoid extra charges.

In Bali, tips are common.Some restaurants or bars charge you 10 – 15% for service charge but some others don’t.In the airport for the porters and other service like this they get paid with tips.

Bali Life’s cost

The Balinese life is cheap if you accept to be a bit adventurer.For eating you can find whatever you want.But keep in mind that the western food is more expansive than the local food. As an average we can say that you will spend per meal per person: 50 000 Rp with a drink. You can easily eat for a cheaper price if you dare!

There are many “gastronomic” restaurants where you can spend 120 000-150 000 Rp/person.

To know more you can find a list of prices in Bali.

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An advice to find the cheapest tickets to Bali : Book your ticket when it’s the night time in the departure country.

We hope that you have found a cheap plane ticket to Bali. Se see you in the island of Gods.

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Jayesh Madhoo exhibits at Bridges Restaurant in Ubud, with photography from his initial steps to understand the very sacred place Bali is.  Colorful portraits, images of ceremonial artifacts and moments of the true life of the island and its people, are on exhibit from April 19^th 2013 onwards in a joint exhibition with mask maker, I Wayan Muka.

For more information visit our websites:  www.jayeshmadhoo.com and www.bridgesbali.com.

Note: Jayesh Madhoo also exhibits at Warung Kayu Api in Sanur with a black and White Melasti-themed exhibition running through to June 2013.

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How to get off the beaten track in Bali

Learn indonesian language

Indonesian language

Not hard to do, just learn some Indonesian Words. Seen like a proof of respect it will literally change your Bali’s adventure. Bali is still an indonesian Island, the official language is indonesian not english. Even if many young people speaks english most of balinese don’t speak english, keep it in mind. We often met expats living in Bali for 15 years that don’t speak indonesian at all… no comments. Learn Basic Indonesian language

Avoid Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Nusa Dua (the resort) and UBUD!

kuta-seminyak-legian

Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, you may know, are on the beaten Paths these areas are turistico-commercialo-party-mixtures. We aren’t writing that it’s the “Hell”, but for us the real Bali is somewhere else. Drinking beers, surfing, chilling on the beach are activities that we love to do in kuta, seminyak or Legian. And just a word about Ubud: It’s a touristic area!!!I am just laughing when I heard : Ubud is so authentic…..

Get Lost

get lost in Bali

Here is the simplest tip : Prepare your bag, get a rain coat, rent a bike or a motorbike and get lost. This is the best way to find wonderful places. If you have learned “Di mana…??” (Where is…) it’s enough. Don’t forget to use sun cream on your arms, legs, face and neck to avoid you to “grill” on your motorbike…cool wind in your hair but agressive sun on your skin. Read our article about driving in Bali.

Share with locals, live like locals

Warung In Bali

In Bali there are people from all around indonesia( Javanese, Balinese, Sulawesi, Lombok, …). A good way to have great tips is to share with the Balineses, they know very well their island.

One thing that you have to do is to eat in the “Warungs”.Dare to enter these small restaurants, there are everywhere. Indonesians love cooking and they are good in it. You can be sure that they serve good food if many locals are eating in.

Be hosted

You can easily find on your road a nice family that would host you for one or two nights.Playing chess, drinking coffee, speaking, laughing and smiling will be your principal activity. You will for sure be free from your ‘western’ problems and you will start wondering why you don’t smile like this everyday. Just respect them, never get upset and smile.

We hope that these short tips will help you to find your way to enjoy the real Bali off the beaten track.

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