Bali Butterfly Park

This is the largest butterfly park in Asia. Butterfly garden is located in Banjar Sandan, Wanasari, or about six kilometers north of Tabanan. In this park hundreds of butterflies of the fifteen species collected from all over Indonesia. Generally, the types of butterflies are already protected, such as the type troides helena yellow and ornithoptera priamus a bluish colored in the wings.

The garden was created as a popular beautiful natural surroundings of this beautiful winged animals. This was done so the butterfly can breed well. Therefore, various types of flowers like butterflies are also grown in the garden is covered with nets.

Natural attractions covering an area of ​​35 hectares or one third of these are more attractive to foreign tourists rather than locals. If you want to visit a butterfly garden should come in the morning before 10:00 local time. This is so that you can see hundreds of butterflies flying together while sucking the flowers.

To be able to enjoy the beauty of a wide variety of butterflies, the foreign tourist tickets are Rp 12 thousand.

The butterfly garden is located in Jl.Batukaru, Br.Sandan bees, Wanasari, Tabanan. Exactly 6 Km.ke the north of the city center, the park is open daily from 8:00 Hours S / d At 17:00 pm, and ticket last at 16.00 pm.

Location of a broad Ha, with the netting area (closed room Nets) 3700 M3. To release the butterflies that minimum 3500 individuals per month, and consists of the manifold butterfly-2 from all over Indonesia.

The butterfly garden is also producing various handicrafts made ​​from a variety of insects such as: Butterfly Framing (Frame content Kupu-2), Framing Beetle (Frame content of beetles), key chains made ​​from insects, insert bookmarks, paper weight (oppressor paper) is made of translucent fiber containing a butterfly, painting of butterfly wings, etc..

Every day hundreds detachable tail butterflies of various colors, one of which is the world's most famous: the butterfly wing of the Bird of Heaven (Omithoptera Paradisea), o. Priamus and various types of the entire archipelago. Butterfly garden only in this archipelago once tried breeding menangkar for purposes of scientific knowledge as well as the study of education in the future.

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Cafe Fiore Citta, Italian restaurant in Ubud, Bali

Cafe Fiore Citta, Providing various Italian cuisine such as : Pizza, Pasta, Risotto, and other Italian cuisine that would be your recommendation while you visiting Ubud.
The cafe also providing imported Italian grand coffee and various fresh juices, located on the main street of Jalan Raya Sanggigan which has been the center of culinary area in Ubud.

Last visited on December 25, 2011, the cafe were quite cozy with minimalist open air garden design and one big indoor room, combined with the shop which selling a various Kimono and accessories that imported from Japan.

The staffs were friendly and the food was goooooddd!!.. It's a little bit different with other Italian cuisine that you can enjoy in Bali, I mean like the Pizza crust, it was very good, it's a little bit tough inside but crispy outside, topped with soft melting mozzarella cheese and other protein stuff that very match with the crust.

As I wrote above this is the open air garden of the cafe, it quite cozy, especially in the evening.Very suitable to hang with friends or family.The decoration and exposure is also match and don't need to be worry to park your vehicle because the cafe is also providing good place to park your car or motor bike.

We're enjoyed a good time in Cafe Fiore Citta, and writes several articles so it can be your visit also while you have an opportunity to visiting Bali.
Have a nice day "Love and Peace From Ubud " Ciao...

Cafe Fiore Citta
The Best Pizza in Town " A New Yorker "
Jl. Raya Sanggigan, Ubud - Bali
0361 - 7945153

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Rain tour in Bali Also Exciting

Rain in Bali experienced an anomaly. Once the statement Division Head of Meteorological Services, Region III Klimatologidan Geophysical Denpasar, Nyoman Suarsa, some time ago. He said that the global natural phenomena causing tendency of rainy season in Bali come early so that the period is going to happen any longer. This led to some tourist activities in Bali to be disturbed. But for tourists who 'ready', the season will not make vacation plans fall apart.

So far, the perception of tourists, especially domestic tourists, on holiday in Bali was to have fun enjoying the atmosphere of Bali in bright weather. Possible this is because this country has only two seasons so without consciously making dichotomy firmly in the minds of people. The sky was clear they consider to be the picture of cheerfulness, while rain they regard as a form of gloom. Without realizing it, many people become less like the rain, especially when traveling. Moreover, all the tourist brochures showing Bali in bright atmosphere. And so it rains, people immediately felt his holiday get trouble.

But that does not occur in Rio Helmi, famous photographer who lives in Ubud since 1971. Rio by profession have been dozens of times around the world that menyintai atmosphere of rain in Bali just as he menyintai bright atmosphere. For him, both have their own charm, as the charm of the snow season and seasons ahead of others in countries that have four seasons.

"It's a perfectly fine sunny day in paradise!" So he said when he was enjoying the rain in his yard in Ubud.

This may be an inspiration that was interesting for you holiday in Bali today. In the middle of the rainy season which mengalamianomali, could be one of two rain interrupted your vacation trip that comes unexpectedly. Stay cheerful. Enjoy the atmosphere was as beautiful atmosphere that exists only in Bali. Quickly change your original plan, for example, replace it with a walk in the rain. Do not worry you will get sick of it. Acidity of rain water in Bali is still good. Originally, so after doing the tour rain, dry your head and body with a towel.

Then, the rain suddenly flushed you on the way and you do not bring a change of clothes, just relax. In Bali, many small stalls which sell clothes and trousers with a low price. You can just buy and replace your wet clothes in public toilets at tourist spots or at the pump. Thus, the same light or rain. Stay happily enjoy your holiday in Bali.

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Would be prohibited, Sign in Kuta with Private Vehicles

Increasingly crowded tourist activities in Kuta beach make a traffic chaotic and irregular. In addition to the narrow path, a row of vehicles parked at the curb to make segments of the main street in Kuta area is often jammed. At certain times, congestion is even very severe. Consequently convenience so annoyed travelers. To overcome these conditions, the Commission proposed a Parliament Badung to ban private vehicles in Kuta area. All the travelers who want to enter kuta area must use a special transport provided by the Government.

Then, where tourists who rent / own carrying parked vehicles if they want to enter Kuta area? For this problem, the board is designing three new parking lots in the area of Kuta. From the parking area, the wisatasan then use a special vehicle entering wilaya Kuta. The proposed area is in front of Pasar Pagi former LPD Kuta, on Jalan Arjuna (Double Six Road) Seminyak, and Kuta Market.

"I think this is one way to overcome traffic problems Kuta whose condition is very worrying," said Gusti Ngurah Sudiarsa, Chairman of Commission A Badung DPRD told reporters a few days ago.

Anyway, determination Sudiarsa, ample parking is attempted to be completed in August this year. And, to make people think and want to park their vehicles in three parking areas, Badung Council invites all interested parties with a comfortable Kuta area involved, including the Indigenous Village and Community Empowerment Institute (LPM) Kuta.

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Balawista, Baywatch Indonesian version

Leisure facilities at Kuta beach tourism or any other beach in Bali, is not complete without the presence of members of the Board of Tourism Air Rescue (Balawista). The lifeguard is always on alert in six post along the Kuta beach area from Tuban to Seminyak.

Every second they are on guard to prevent and anticipate the possibility of accidents happen to tourists who were bathing or doing other activities in the middle of Kuta beach waves.

Becoming a member of their needs Balawista a strong sense of concern for the fate of others. Also the spirit of dedication, sincerity and selflessness high. "Without it, you can not bear this profession," said Suparka, Balawista Badung District Commander.

Once, around 1980, three waves of foreign tourists drawn. Instantly the Balawista dashed and dived into the sea to provide relief. But what happened? Waves at that time due to the influence of violent weather, instead of threatening Balawista. They also diombang-udder and diempaskan by the powerful waves. At such moments, said Suparka, only one thing they think of how to save the lives of the people who had drifted.

"About us, the matter later," he said.

Beyond that, there are more requirements to be met the prime physical abilities. To be accepted as a member Balawista prospective members must undergo training first. After that, they must pass several exams marked with Bronze Certificate. Certificate is given to those who managed to exceed the test's ability to swim in the pool a distance of 400 meters in less than nine minutes. Also the ability to run on the beach as far as 200 meters, swimming in the ocean as far as 200 meters, then run again on the beach 200 meters. All that must be taken to record the maximum time of eight minutes. Once elected, each member was given a ten-day lesson includes lessons on waves and currents, rescue equipment, P3K, and others.

In the execution of duties, members of the Bronze qualified Balawista, assisted by Balawista members resasitasi classified in the group and group life saving.
Resasitasi Group members serve more as administrators and rescue on land, while members of the group have a life saving skills plus enough resasitasi group pool skills. Members of this group have the ability to slightly below the Bronze group.

Now the number members of the Badung balawsita there are 128 people in 16 post on the beaches of Seminyak, Tuban (6 posts), Jimbaran (1 post), Nusa Dua (3 posts), Temple (1 post), Labuhan Sait (1 posts ), Dreamland (1 post), swampy (1 post), Stone Belig (1 post), Seseh (1 post) and heading controllers in Kuta. For all that, the rescue of the available facilities include radio, jet skis, rubber boats (4 units), fiber glass boat (2 units).

To improve the ability of field Balawista members regularly receive training. They also in turn be sent abroad to study the rescue.

Message tourists:
Do not swim in between the two flags are placed by members Balawista. Normally, members will remind Balawista if you violate this prohibition.

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Night Waves surfing in Kuta

Surfing is the exciting water sports. Sensation of riding a board on top and pounding waves liukan take you to other pleasures. Therefore, the pehobi avid surfer until after the high waves at various beaches around the world. In fact, there are communities surfers who tried to do the 'dance wave' was at night, as is done in Kuta beach Tuesday (1 / 12) ago. In Surfing at Night event held at the Mercure hotel, a dozen male and female surfers out to sea after the sun surup, to try out the waves at Kuta beach night. They come from various regions in Indonesia, mingling with surfers from all over the country.

What interesting night surfing?
According to Yuli, participants from Pangandaran, West Java, night surfing experience exceptional. "Just as (surfing in the) afternoon (today), but the challenge is different. The concentration should be focused on areas of light coming from the spotlight to see the waves coming. That requires good concentration," he explained.

Matthew Santosa, another participant, adds that the take off at night is very difficult. "Look at the waves it especially difficult to find good waves," he said.

Matthew Santosa is ranked surfers Surfing 4 Indonesia Championshin (ISC) 2009. As a surfer, he has been trying out various spots (good surf) in foreign countries. Starting from Coast Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, Japan Chiba coast, and California, the United States. For him, the thrill of conquering the waves by day and night is very different.

In Kuta, that night, Matthew is only 30 minutes of surf waves. He came out after struggling to cultivate the waves in the darkness of night. During that time, he only managed to conquer the small beberpa waves. "Maybe two or five waves," he explained. In fact, if during the day, with the same time, he was able to drive a dozen even dozens of waves with ease.

Interestingly, precisely because of these difficulties was curious surfers. According to those who become the main challenge is how to recognize the arrival of the waves, and to distinguish the arrival of large waves with small waves.

"Problem of cold, there is absolutely no problem. That night was warm sea water, "explained
Piping, one kegiataan implementing this.

According Piping in Indonesia kegiataan first time it held. "But, in common abroad," he said while explaining that in some countries surfing championships are often held at night.

That night, more than 75 surfers who come down to the beach. "In fact, initial plans have only 50 surfers," said Piping.

Until 21:45 o'clock, the surfers who tried to conquer the waves Kuta beach was still a lot. Some of them got hit by a wave jumping. But they still eager to pursue the waves in the moonlight.

To illuminate the surfers, three units of high-powered floodlights mounted on the beach. And, to enliven the atmosphere, not far from the lights erected a stage where a DJ in action with attractive. (abe / JJB-radar-bali)

More pictures: Piping, Great Bawantara

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Kuta Beach in Bali

This is a beach that fame fame beyond any artist in Indonesia! Kuta beach Kemahsyuran not only in Indonesia, but spread to the entire universe as a beach with stunning natural scenery. Almost all the travelers who come to Bali was not complete if you have not had time to visit this beach.

Before emerging as a leading tourist attraction, Kuta is a port of trade. This is where the results of the interior of the earth marketed to buyers from outside Bali. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, came to Bali and established trading bases in Kuta. Their ability to negotiate, make Mads Lange as a broker trade between the kings of Bali with the Dutch.

Later, Hugh Mahbett published a book called Praise for Kuta which contain an invitation for local communities to prepare the facility to anticipate the development of tourism visits to Bali tourism. The book was later to inspire many people to build tourist facilities such as lodging, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Attraction
The main charm of the region Kuta beach is wide and gently sloping and clean white sand. It lies on the west side of the beach makes this a fitting place to enjoy the beautiful scenery at sunset. However, the soaring popularity makes pulse Kuta beach is not only at these times that's all. This area pulsed for 24 hours almost every day!

In the morning, Kuta beach visited by tourists who want to breathe fresh air or just a walk. At noon, the travelers used to enjoy the natural scenery while sunbathing (sun bathing) at the edge of the beach. Meanwhile, enthusiasts spend time surfing the undulating over the waves while enjoying the warm sea water.

In the afternoon, in addition to travelers, many locals took his family to play the sand or swim while waiting for the moment the sun sets. The crowd then continued at night by travelers who visit places of entertainment or to enjoy dinner at a cafe or restaurant.

To maintain the safety of travelers who swam, Kuta beach guarded by at least 40 people balawista. They are scattered in three post and divided into two groups. The first group on guard since 0700 until 14:00 PST, while the next group from 12:00 o'clock to 19:00 o'clock.

Guarding the red balawista beratribut is more focused on the flow of bags that are considered vulnerable. The burly men are always alert with three jet skis and six rubber boats.

Access
From Ngurah Rai International Airport, you only take 10 minutes to Kuta Beach. You can go to the beach area at any time by taxi, car pool or a private vehicle. There was no angkot across this beach.

Entrance Ticket
Free!

Accommodation and facilities
As a center of tourist visit Bali, Kuta has complete supporting facilities. In this area you will easily find accommodation from five star hotels, guesthouse to hotel jasmine. You can also easily find a place of entertainment, cafes, bars, pubs, discos, karaoke, to the training center and equipment rental surf.

For shopping enthusiasts, the Kuta area there are many souvenir shops selling handicrafts and accessories in various forms and models, clothing stores that sell clothing and tropical beaches. In this area there are also many supermarkets and food shops and restaurants that serve a variety of dishes with different tastes.

For cash reserve affairs, ATM facility you can find it easily. Almost all banks provide ATM services at strategic locations in the region.

Want to just relax? On the edge of the beach there are many professional masseuse who can direct flex muscles with service costs approximately USD 20 thousand for half an hour and USD 40 thousand for one hour. There is also a seller of services to beautify your appearance like a temporary tattoo, paint nails, and hair braiding.

In the long holiday season, hotel occupancy rates can reach 90 to 100 percent. Vacation time is either during the July-August (packed with domestic tourists, Australia, Europe); end of November - mid January (Indonesia, Australia); March to April (Russia, Japan). So, if you want to stay in the Kuta area on vacation during the holiday season, you should've booked a month before!

Car Rental
In Kuta there are many rental vehicles from cars, motorcycles to bicycles.
Car rental rates vary depending on the type of vehicle. The cheapest, USD 300 thousand per 24 hours. The most expensive, USD 575 thousand per 24 hours, including driver and fuel, or Rp 220 thousand per 24 hours without driver and fuel.

Surfing in Kuta
Kuta beach waves high enough for surfing is very fun. Try to enjoy the exciting water sports this. If you do not have or carry the equipment, you can rent a surf board rentals in many places scattered along the coast. By paying rent of Rp 50 thousand - Rp150 thousand per hour, in addition to the board you will receive brief training from surfing instructor from the rental place. Under their direction, only takes 30 minutes to you can split the undulating waves on the surf board.

Waterbom
Water Bom Bali one of the many tourist area of interest with 3800 square meters. To be able to relax in this place, you have to pay a ticket price of Rp 140 thousand per person or USD 90 thousand for the children. The cost is already included in ticket cost and enjoy all the facilities except: rent lockers and towels, wall climbing, gazebo and eurobungy. Tickets valid all day and allowed to leave the area and went back on the same day.

If you want to get a price-efficient, you can get just by showing the student card. With the card 'magic' is, you only need to pay Rp 65 thousand per person. When you buy a ticket, just buy a shopping card that can be refilled. This card is useful when you want to shop in the arena, such as buying food, drinks, rent lockers or gazebo.

With that admission can be enjoyed at will direct a variety of water games, from pool to pool current slide. You can choose the medium glide swimming, high or extreme. Some games include:
Smashdown the slide from a height of about 21.79 meters, with nearly 45 degrees steepness and speed 70 km / h! Boomerang games skating berketinggian 14, 4 meters with 60 degree slope is going to make you feel 'thrown' into the air. Seru! Macaroni Tube that will take you to the adventure in the dark along the 150-meter pipe. Many sharp turns, quite exciting, but fun gitu, loh! And one of the most popular visitor is Raft River. You will slide along the pipe from a height of 174 meters 16 meters for 50 seconds. With a long duration of this you can enjoy the beautiful scenery around.

When home, if you find that there is still money left in your shopping card, then you can cash it back in the booth located at the exit. Give it to the shopping card guard. The card will be scanned. Remaining money will be refunded in accordance with the value indicated by the scanner.

To put clothes and other items for you in the water berkecibung, rent the lockers. The rent of about USD 20 thousand. That's normal size, which is only fitting to put propertimu alone. For the family locker, rent costs USD 30 thousand.

Waterbom open from 09:00 until 18:00 PST. Surrounded by shady by shady trees, despite broad daylight so you do not need to worry about sunburn.

Sling Shot
This is a vehicle to test his nerve. Adrenalinmu must be accelerated so fast you menjajalnya. This vehicle is a giant slingshot made from a pair of 35-meter-high tower. In both towers are linked to two pieces of steel wire ropes connected again elastic. At the end of the elastic straps that there is a framework containing two balls in the back seat of a high back. In one seat that you sit down and tightly tied with safety ropes.
In approximately three seconds, you'll heart froze because suddenly the framework of a ball that you sit on, dashed into the air as high as 52 meters with a very high speed. Once the top throw, with a very high speed also order the ball rolled back to earth. And so on until subside by itself.

We flew up and back to earth, the framework also rotates the ball 360 degrees in all directions several times before finally returning to a stable position.

Until now there is only one in Bali Slingshot ride at the Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta. They are open from 09:00 until 20:00.

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