Articles tagged ‘Sanur’
Museum Le Mayeur: Sanur, Bali
By Barrie | March 18th, 2008 |
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The Museum Le Mayeur in Sanur is definitely a must-see place in Bali for the simple reason that some of Belgian artist Andrien Jean Le Mayeur’s finest paintings of his lovely wife Ni Pollok, who often modeled for him, are housed here. Located just steps away from Sanur Beach, the museum is flanked by the [...]
Ibu Kompiang – Grand Dame of Sanur Tourism
By Barrie | March 11th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Homesick for Bali in 1956, Ida Bagus Kompiang and his wife, Anak Agung Mirah Asthuti Kompiang, sold their successful export business in Surabaya and used the proceeds to purchase a hectare of land on Bali’s Sanur Beach where they constructed 25 traditional bungalows and a small restaurant. A half century ago, Sanur was very much [...]
Bali Orchid Garden
By Barrie | March 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Located on Jalan Bypass Tohpati can be found a spectacular place to visit – the Bali Orchid Garden. As a great lover of anything connected with flora and especially Orchids, then I am there checking the place out. It is a fabulous place and a delight to wander around the beautifully landscaped gardens. Bali Orchid [...]
Warung Mak Beng: Sanur, Bali
By Barrie | October 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The 86-year-old Mak Beng, or Ketut Tjuki, is a living legend in the Balinese culinary world. She has inherited rare recipes for authentic Balinese dishes from her mother and mother-in-law.
Desa Dusun Restaurant: Denpasar, Bali
By Barrie | October 28th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
In the middle of Denpasar, a recently opened restaurant is offering diners tasty food and a rural atmosphere. Located in East Denpasar, facing the Ayung River, Desa Dusun serves homemade food that tastes delicious and is reasonably priced too.
Bali Booked Out
By Barrie | October 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Nearly all star-rated hotels in Bali are fully booked for the Idul Fitri and Lebaran holidays. Most hotels at Nusa Dua, Kuta and Sanur beaches are no longer taking reservations between Oct 11 and 18 as they have been fully booked by domestic guests from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and other big cities. In Kuta, three [...]
Sanur A(r)tmosphere: Sanur, Bali
By Barrie | August 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
“Sanur A(r)tmosphere“, a fine arts exhibition featuring selected works by some of the island’s top artists, has been organized as fitting prelude to the annual Sanur Village Festival (SVF).
Idyllic Sanur: Bali
By Barrie | August 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Sanur has a unique history and is unlike Kuta, with its reputation for great surfing, or Seminyak, which offers trendy shops and upscale restaurants. Here, tourists can get a taste of the real Bali and experience how the Balinese people live.
Le Mayeur Museum: Sanur, Bali
By Barrie | August 7th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Museum Le Mayeur in Sanur is definitely a must-see place in Bali for the simple reason that some of Belgian artist Andrien Jean Le Mayeur’s finest paintings of his lovely wife Ni Pollok, who often modeled for him, are housed here.
Neglected Balinese Dogs Cared For: Ubud, Bali
By Barrie | August 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
When Linda Buller walks into her dog shelter in Ubud, Bali, dozens of animals run to her, barking and howling for her attention. Their wagging tails show how they feel. But it has not always been like this, the Australian artist and animal lover said.
