Denpasar Travel Guide

The doorway of Bali but not the heart. Unless you're in Bali for the night life avoid the area and go somewhere more interesting. Ubud is the next city and more relaxed (but more expensive). Keep your anti mozzie creams/sprays/oils ready! If you visit the area then remember prices are inflated for tourists. 200.000 is typically bargainable to 30-40.000. Every time a tourist doesn't bargain the more liberties the sellers take with the next person and the more locals get priced out of the island - indirectly killing the tourist industry. Has been quiet since the Bali bombings which makes it ideal for a more relaxing holiday. Good for both straight and gay travellers.

Eat at the Dirty Duck restaurant. The place has no walls and it overlooks a large, very picturesque rice paddy. The owner could not decide on a name for the place; a couple of days before opening some ducks from the marshy rice field flew into the restaurant and waddled about with their wet feet covered in marsh mud. Sooooooooooooo...dirty duck restaurant. They specialize in duckling dishes (a form of revenge!?). Also, do not miss the shadow puppet shows. Go backstage either before or after the show; most of the performers speak English and they are more than willing to join you for an after-theater supper.

Carry your own bags to your awaiting transport yourself once through customs. It saves on porter money and tips and it saves you from any possible 'tampering' with your luggage, lost luggage, or mixups by others. Also, buy your bottled water upon entry as it's hot in Bali!

Great little art city in the middle of Bali

favorite place here is the Monkey Forest Hideaway. run by Iwayan Atchin Tisna and his wife.. he is a major artist, town elder and a bird freak.

-Tabanan is approximately 45min to an hour drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. -You can obtain a taxi coupon from the airport to Tabanan at RP60,000. Take on the blue taxi. -At Tabanan, book a room at the beautiful Le Meridien Nirwana. This property overlooks the mighty Indian Ocean. Le Meridien Nirwana is also only 5-10 minutes walk to the Tanah Lot temple, the rock temple that's separated from the mainland by the tides. -If you're looking for peace and tranquility during your vacation, Tabanan is the place!

Sanur is a little way out from the major tourist areas but still full of beach stalls and people who will follow you miles just to sell you a t-shirt or a knock off watch. The beach resorts here are very good value.

Traffic, noise, cheap, people, don't get killed on your motor bike. If your looking for something in Bali, and you can't find it any where eles, check out Denpasar. Loud cell phone advertising on the side of the street....what can I say, its BALI

If you haven't been to Asia before, Denpansar is a good way to introduce yourself to Asian cities. It's chaotic and pretty much anything goes. If you're after a beach holiday, don't bother spending anytime here. Head straight to that resort you're hankering for....

Get a suit tailor made for next to nothing$$