Krazy Kuta “TRANSPORT? MASSAGE? BRAID YOUR HAIR? SARONG? TOE RING? PINEAPPLE? HASHISH?” The endless barrage of hawkers accosted us while we walked down the street attempting to dodge them, puddles, and the screeching motor scooters that zoomed by perilously close. Welcome to Indonesia and it’s most popular tourist destination, Kuta Beach. Travellers have a love/hate [...]
Selamat from BaliUpdated February 2nd, 2001 The frenzy of activity that greeted us as we exited the customs area of the airport in Bali was all too reminiscent of our experience in Tonga. There was madness everywhere – people, people, people swarming about. No sign of tourist information. No sign of local transport. No sign [...]
Apa kabar everyone, Java Island is famous for its rich coffee and turbulent history. With a size half that of mainland Britain, and a population nearly double, it is one of the most densely populated places on earth. In Jakarta (map), I had dinner with three journalist friends I met in Nepal. Amal, CC and [...]
