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Welcome to the Bali Links page
My eBooks for Sale
I have two eBooks for sale. My most recent book is for teachers wanting to move into teaching positions overseas. The second book is for expats who want to move to Bali. Below you will find brief descriptions of both books. Follow the links for more information on each book.
Sale, Sale, Sale for June, July and August
Summer Sale for my two eBooks. Get 40% off on each book if you purchase them during these three months. Just click on the links below to find out more about these two books.
The International Teacher: A Guide to Teaching Overseas
My new eBook on teaching overseas is now available for purchase. Please click on the link to learn more about this book if you are an international teacher looking for a new position, or if you are new to the profession and want to sample the lifestyle of the international teacher. For free sample chapters, click here and here.
$10.00 $6.00
The Practicalities of Moving to Bali: A Primer for Life in the Tropics
My eBook on expat life in Bali is now available for purchase. Please click on the link to learn more about this book that you'll want to read if you plan on moving to Bali. Here's what a reader has said about this book:
"Bruce Pohlman's e-book has already been a godsend to my wife Elsha and me. He writes in an inviting and colorful way. He covers the GENERAL: culture shock, the wonders and risks of living overseas, to the SPECIFIC - costs of living, housing, medical issues, visas, employment. He even includes much PERSONAL info: what expats are like, why he left a job in San Francisco and ended up in Bali, personal and family relationships. And much more; anything you might want to know is in his e-book, with links to helpful websites throughout. We've used it to guide us countless times; it's like having a trusted uncle who's an expert. This book should become a classic about Bali."
$15.00 $9.00
Bali
Advertiser, is an advertising based newspaper that is printed
every two weeks. It is aimed at the expatriate communiity on Bali
which it estimates to be around 10,000 people. The Advertiser
has ads for businesses, things people want to sell, and articles
about a variety of subjects of interest to the expatriate community,
as well.
Bali
and Beyond, is a touring arts company inspired by the cultures
of Indonesia. Bali and Beyond tours nationwide and is based in
Los Angeles. It features theater, music and educational presentations.
You can download samples of their music online, find out about
shadow plays and gamelan music. This is an interesting site with
excellent information on Indonesian arts. Definitely a check-it
out site.
Bali for Families, is a site especially for families with
kids going to Bali. Do you need to know a place to stay, things
to do? Want to get on a forum with other families planning on
going to Bali
Bali
for Kids,is an interesting site that I just stumbled across. It is run by a group
of moms in Bali and was started in 2006. The site is graphics heavy
and if you have a slow internet connection like me, it will take
ages to load, but there is a lot of good information here especially
for the new expat with kids. Definitely worth a look.
Bali Forum.Com, is another Bali forum. I just came across
this site recently and can't really say how it is, but you can
always try it.
Bali
International Medical Centre, is an important site if you
are living on the island of Bali and are worried about health
issues. They have membership information, health tips, medical
archives, and an ask the doctor section. Worth checking out to
see if this is for you.
Bali Island Articles, is a number of articles on different
aspects of life in Bali by resident foreigners. There is some
basic information here which can be useful to the first-time visitor
to Bali, or to a student wanting to do a report on Bali.
Bali
Paradise Online, is an excellent source of information on
Bali for the tourist or newly arrived "expat."
The Bali
Times, is an English language online newspaper about Bali. I've just come across this site so there isn't much that I can say about it right now. You might want to check it out for news about Bali.
Bali Travel Forum, is another well-used form on Bali. This
one is more for the regular tourist. It has a strong Australian
presence - not surprising considering the large number of tourists
in Bali from Australia. This forum is particularly good for information
on prices of goods and services, discussions about hotels, drivers,
visas, etc. There are some regular contributors who are resident
in Bali and who can be very helpful, if a bit condescending. Some
of the excessive flaming of the past is gone along with a number
of regulars who liked to post homophobic comments. If you are
looking for information about shopping and hotels this is a good
place to visit. From an anthropological perspective, the interaction
between contributors to this forum and several of the other forums
is fascinating and says worlds about the wacky and wild world
of the Baliphile.
Bali Villas Sales, Rentals,, is a site that does just what
the title says. You can buy and lease a villa in Bali. They're
not cheap however.
Baliguide.com, is a commercial site run by a travel agency,
but their site includes lots of information about Bali that would
be helpful to the tourist coming to Bali for the first or second
time. This is a site that I would recommend to a friend or family
member who want to get a good introduction to Bali and what it
has to offer for the tourist.
Baliplus.com,
calls itself the "biggest little guidebook online". You can find the usual tourist information about hotels and clubs and restaurants, as well as events occuring around the island. There is a free print version as well that you might see as the airport when you arrive. It never hurts to have information.
BIMC Bali - 24 hour medical and emergency assistance , is a medical facility on Bali that is popular with expats and tourists. Consultation is available for routine, urgent, and chronic conditions. Consultation may include routine medical examinations, health check-ups and evaluations, nutritional, dietary and personal health care advice, immunizations, preventative health, neo-natal and pediatric care. BIMC has its own radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy services. BIMC also has a membership program for health care.
The
John Fawcett Foundation is
the home for the well-known Australian foundation that gives free cataract
operations for poor Balinese.
The foundation also has other projects: a Children's
Corrective Surgery Project which covers cleft lip and palate, orthopaedic
and facial reconstruction surgery, an Education Assistance Program,
a Wheelchair Project, Assistance to Desperately Ill Children and Young
People, supply of medical and surgical equipment to hospitals which
treat the poor, and a Tuberculosis Training Project.
Indonesia - Jakarta - Bali, is an attractively designed site
that has information on Indonesia and Bali. I haven't had much
time to go through this site, but I will in the near future.
Kamus
Bali,is
a great site for those folks who want to learn the Balinese language.
You put a word in and the English, Indonesian, and Balinese versions show up.
Plus you get high, middle and low Balinese. A definite must for the Bali expat.
Statistics
of Bali Province,is a site filled with statistical information on Bali. If you are a writer or researcher or just a stats freak, you will find this site interesting.
Things to do in Bali, is a page with links of things for families
to do in Bali. A handy little resource for families.
XE.com - The Universal Currency Converter, will perform your
currency calculation needs, and you can put this on your site
for free.
Yayasan IDEP, is a Bali-based NGO working towards sustainable
development through education permaculture and training. It was
founded in 1999.
Accomodations
Bali Discovery Tours, is the site for one of the major tour
operators in Bali. You can find hotels here, tours, news about
Bali, and subscribe to a free weekly newsletter. This site is
run by the fellow who is having the feud with the owner of the
Bali/Lombok forum.
Bali Villa Accommodations - Seraya Shores, is the site for
what appears to be a luxury villa on the east coast of Bali.
Blue Moon Villas, are located on the northeast coast of Bali.
There are three separate villas which sound quite nice: one has
three bedrooms, the other two have one bedroom. These are definitely
upscale.
Ganesha Bookshop , is located in Ubud.
It has a wide range of books and music cds. I've been shopping here since the late 80's and always stop by whenever I'm in Ubud.
Good Karma Bungalows, are also located on the northeast coast
of Bali. There are 18 bungalows here which cost around 100,00o
rupiah per night. Good Karma is on the beach with good snorkling.
This website is a very complete review of Good Karma by one of
the guests.
Rambutan Villas, are located in the Lovina area in the north
of Bali. The villas have one and two bedrooms and are fairly expensive for the north of Bali.
Just a side comment - I still remember when no one had villas
in Bali. How upscale the island has become. The owners are an
Aussie guy and his Balinese wife. Rambutan is a popular place
for families to stay while up north, especially Aussie families.
Restaurants
Casa
Luna Restaurant, is located on the main road in Ubud just
up from the market. Casa Luna has a pleasant atmosphere with a
variety of styles of cooking. They also run a cooking school and
guesthouses. I remember when this place first opened - they've
gone a long way since then. I used to love eating here. It's been
quite a long time since I last ate here though so I'm not sure
of the quality of the food these days.
Murni's
Warung, is one of the original restaurants in Ubud. I haven't
been here in years and it looks like a significant upgrade.
Schools
Green
School,
serves more than 100 students in Preschool and Kindergarten
through Year Eight. Our innovative curriculum combines demanding academic
content taught through a holistic approach that aims to inspire and enhance
all of a child’s capacities. Our goal is to foster a spirit of inquiry
and a love of learning that prepares children to thrive in the challenging,
complex 21st-century world.
Lollypop Preschool, is the Bali incarnation of this chain of preschools found around Indonesia.
It seems to belong to the philosophy of "early overkill" with a curriculum of reading, language arts, math, science and two languages. But then, I'm not sure what age range the school takes - maybe preschool at Lollypop includes 9 and 10 year olds.
Shopping
Bali
Galeria Shopping World, is located in Sanur on By Pass Ngurah
Rai. This site consists of two sections - the front contains the
Duty Free Shop and Planet Hollywood Restaurant; the back contains
the Mal BaliGaleria which includes Matahari Department Store and
a number of speciality shops selling clothes, jewelry, books,
glasses, kids' clothes, hardware and house supplies, and many
other things.
Kuta
Square, is one of the main sites for shopping in the south
of Bali. What's available in Kuta Square: Bali Gift (aroma therapy,
candles, bath treatment, shoes), Body and Soul (clothes), Rascals
(swim wear), Quicksilver (surf accessories, clothes), Mayang (gems),
Nike (clothes, sports equipment), Milo's (silk, batik), ATM machines,
money changers, McDonalds, and more.
Matahari
Duta Plaza, is located in Denpasar on Jalan Dewi Sartika.
It has various outlets as well as the Matahari supermarket. On
the top floor you can get electrical equipment, cds, dvds, cassettes,
shoes and other things. On the first floor you can find sports
equipment, shoes, watches, and many other things. The second floor
has clothes. The basement has a bookstore, computer stuff and
other things.
Ubud
Travel Guide, has some shops in Ubud that sell household items.
It is part of a site all about Ubud.
| Australia Jln. Prof. M. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpasar. PO. Box 243 , Telex: 235146 Phone: (62-361) 235092 / 3 Fax: (62-361) 231990 |
Canada Jln. Prof. M. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpasar. PO . Box: 243, Telex : 235146 Phone: (62-361) 235092 / 3 |
Denmark Mimpi Resort Jimbaran, Kawasan Bukit Permai Jimbaran Phone: (62-361) 701070 Fax: (62-361) 701074/73 Email: mimpi@mimpi.com |
Finland Jln. Segara Ayu, ( Hotel Segara Village ) Sanur, Denpasar Phone: (62-361) 288407/8, 288021 Fax: ( 62 361 ) 287 242 Email: segara1@wasantara.net.id |
| France Jln. Mertasari Gg. 2 no 8, Sanur, Denpasar 80227 Phone: (62-361) 285 485 Fax: (62-361) 286 406 Email: consul@dps.centrin.net.id |
Germany Jln. Pantai Karang No. 17, Sanur, Denpasar PO. Box: 158 Phone: (62-361) 288535 Fax: (62-361) 288 826 dtkonsbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id |
Italy Jln Bypass Ngurah Rai Jimbaran, Gedung Lotus Tours & Travel Phone/fax: (62-361) 701005 Email: italconsbali@italconsbali.com |
Japan Jln. Raya Puputan 170, Renon, Denpasar Phone: (62-361) 227628 Fax: (62-361) 265 066 Email: konjdps@indo.net.id |
| Mexico Jln. Prof. M. Yamin No. 1A, Renon, Denpasar. C/o Astina Tours Lt. 2 Phone: (62-361) 223 266 Fax.: (62-361) 244 568 Email: astina@denpasar.wasantara.net.id |
Netherlands Jln. Raya Kuta no 127, Kuta Phone: (62-361) 761 506 Fax.: (62-361) 752777/757586 Email: dutchconsulate@kcbtours.co.id |
New Zealand Jln. Prof. M. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpasar PO. Box: 243, Telex: 235146 Phone: (62-361) 235092 / 3 Fax: (62-361) 231990 |
Spain Jln. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud Phone: (62-361) 975736 Fax.: (62-361) 975726 Email: rabik@indo.net.id |
| Sweden Jln. Segara Ayu, (Hotel Segara Village) Sanur, Denpasar Phone: (62-361) 288407/8, 288021 Fax: ( 62 361 ) 287 242 Email: segara1@wasantara.net.id |
Switzerland Jln. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian Kaja 80361 Kuta PO. Box: 2035 Phone: (62 361) 751 735 Fax: (62-361) 754457 |
UK Jln. Mertasari No. 2, Sanur, Denpasar 80227 Phone/fax: (62 361 ) 270601 Email: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id |
USA Jln. Hayam Wuruk No. 188, Denpasar Phone : (62-361) 233605 Fax : (62-361) 222426 Email: amco@indosat.net.id |
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