Balinese designers sense good times from Asia, Australia
Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) - Balinese fashion retailers are forecasting sunny sales growth as the market is increasingly reliant on domestic buyers, dispelling the effects of financial gloom lingering within crisis-ridden European and US tourists.
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'You know what men are like': Indonesia to ban mini-skirts over links to rape
Indonesia's powerful religious affairs minister believes that mini-skirts are pornographic and should be banned under the country’s tough new anti-porn laws.
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Poo-beans worth the climb
WHEN I'm travelling, I usually try to stay away from eating poo. But sometimes exceptions have to be made.
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Art and soul in Bali
Most people's idea of Bali is simply as a place to go for a tropical mid-winter getaway. Warm weather, beautiful beaches, surfing, shopping and an interestingly exotic but peripheral local culture make up the picture.
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Ubud Hanging Gardens Resort, Bali
Lush rainforests, soaring volcanoes, stunning vistas, supreme tranquility. That is only the start of your experience at the Ubud Hanging Gardens resort in Bali, Indonesia.
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The beginners guide to Bali
With direct flights from New Zealand starting next month, Bali has never been easier to get to.
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Featured Gay Friendly Accommodations: Bali au Naturel, Bali, indonesia
Periodically we'll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay. Bali au Naturel is a gay-owned and managed resort designed by passion and love, a unique place to take you for a journey beyond your dreams.
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Weekender Calendar of Events for May 10 through May 17
Artist of the Month: Linda McCurdy, "Coffeescapes," May 12 through June 30, Wallspace Gallery, 1769 Lincoln Way East. Landscape paintings created with coffee.
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Find Last-Minute Gifts for Mom in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Haven’t found that perfect gift yet? Not to worry. Below is a quick gift guide with ideas for all kinds of moms. For the Foodie Mom – Olivette, the Darien gourmet olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop, is a gourmet mom’s dream ...
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Recipe for a bestselling book
Remember the time you picked up a copy of that big bestseller and tore through the book in a couple of days, marveling at the bad writing, ridiculous plot twists and paper-thin characters? "Is drivel all it takes to sell a gazillion copies and retire to a sleekly spacious modern house in the woods?" you probably asked yourself. "I could crank out better crap than this! How hard can it be?" The ...
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