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Date:October 14, 2016Posted By:PatriciaCategory:TourismTag:Bali, food, Indonesia, Seminyak, travel, warungs

First Visit to Bali?

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We all have firsts. When I first arrived in Bali on a fam-trip (familiarization trip) hosted by the Indonesian Tourist Bureau, my expectations were high. After the threat of terrorism in Jakarta, the Indonesian government wanted to send a message to the world that Indonesia was still a safe, desirable tourist destination. The trip was exciting, relaxing, informative and a wonderful ‘first’. As I learned, however, Bali, the jewel of the country, doesn’t need promoting since it has all the charm, laid back atmosphere and natural attractions that fill any self-respecting tourist’s bill.

When I travel I like to go off the beaten path and into the backdrop of an area. I choose to visit with the people who live outside of the tourist traps and learn about the culture more directly. I do occasionally run into a snag here and there like the time my little boutique hotel didn’t have hot showers. Not quite up to par with residential plumbing Burlington Ontario but I made out alright. Doing without a hot shower wasn’t fun, but hardly a show stopper.

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Visiting Bali

Bali is known for its warm and friendly people, its beautiful, lush scenery and its ability to soothe the stress fed beast in any one of us. Stepping off the plane at the relatively new Ngurah Rai International Airport and descending the stairs, I am immediately enveloped with a sense of calm. I have come to believe it is naturally inherent to this little Indonesian island.

The airport, like others all over the world still has its hustle bustle but the underlying current of serenity is easily detectable. On board the party bus Hamilton, I and several of my fellow passengers make our way into the center of town to the Hamilton hotel. I have found that the party bus is the most accommodating form of transportation. The bus is air-conditioned and to make the short journey to Kuta even more pleasant they serve the best Ice Beerice beer with just the right amount of lime on the island.

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