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Bali: The Island You Thought You Knew [Travel Video]

Matt Stabile — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:50:57 +0000

Forget the yoga retreats, luxury spas, poolside Jamu massages, and the recently-divorced-women-of-a-certain-age that have all unfortunately come to symbolize the Bali of today. Instead, think (and watch) lush jungles, religious ceremonies and majestic vistas that make this island truly The Island of the Gods. [The Island of the Gods (Bali)/Vimeo]

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Girls Gone Wild In Bali

Matt Stabile — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:57:38 +0000

For those of us from North America, spring break is known as the week when pasty Greeks and their college brethren from all over the country descend onto the warmer locales of Panama City, Cancun and Negril for a booze-fueled orgy of bucket beers, foam parties, regrettable tattoos and other [...]

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How To Find The Real Bali By Bike

Jon Wick — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:16:33 +0000

There is a saying: “To really see a country, leave the city.” Just as Paris may not be the best representation of France, and New York City isn’t a complete portrayal of the United States (sorry Matt), the same can be said about other parts of the world, Bali for example. There [...]

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“Eat, Pray, Leave”: Let The Backlash Begin

Matt Stabile — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:48:55 +0000

Seven million copies, 170 weeks and counting on the New York Times Best Seller List, and one Julia Roberts-starring movie later, Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray, Love,” may, surprisingly, just be entering the backlash phase that was inevitable from a book with such runaway success. We’ve seen this story before: Peter [...]

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Video: Why Would Anyone Want To Leave Bali?

Matt Stabile — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:32 +0000

The girls over at Something Creative decided to trek off of their home island of Bali, and head one island over to Gili Trawangan, off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia, where where the roads are carless, the shallow waters are ripe for diving, and the mood is laid back. Okay, [...]

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Taming The Brutal Kimodo Dragon . . . Sort Of

Jon Wick — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:00:39 +0000

Real adventures, I mean the utterly real, still exist. You may have to look quite hard for them, but they’re still out there. The Telegraph recently recounted a trip into the lair of the fire-breathing, man-eating lizard, the Kimodo Dragon. At first glance, I thought this was one of those real kind of adventures. [...]

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Looking For Roasted Pig And Bras? You’ve Come To The Right Place

Matt Stabile — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:37:15 +0000

Known for its many food stalls serving perhaps Bali’s most famous dish, Babi guling — a spiced roasted pig traditionally made with a whole suckling pig that’s been stuffed with a fragrant spice paste and spit-roasted over a barbecue — Gianyar’s night markets come alive after 6 p.m. Head there [...]

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Eating At Your Friendly Neighborhood Balinese Warung

Jon Wick — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:10:06 +0000

There are people who like to eat local and then there are people who like to eat local. It’s quite a difference. Eating street side vendors is often an experience, a lesson in culture, and a deliciously cheap meal all wrapped up into one juicy, roasted, suckling pig. Ibo Oka is [...]

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