Bali (Culinary) Trip in March 2014: Kura-Kura Bus

For those of you who does not like the idea of taking a bus ride without Air Conditioner and weary with the old bus of Perama Tour, you can choose to take the newly launched Kura-Kura Bus. This new Japanese-Indonesian venture pledged to provide convenient travel service for tourist who like to go around Ubud, Kuta and Sanur but does not want to rely on taxi services.

Currently providing six lines (Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Sanur and Ubud), the shuttle service is, in our opinion almost similar with the concept of Hop on Hop off bus that already available in several tourist destination all around the world.

With fares between Rp 10.000 ($1) for Seminyak, Legian and Kuta lines; Rp 30.000 ($3) for Sanur line; Rp 40.000 ($4) for Nusa Dua line; and Rp 70.000 ($7) for Ubud line, this is an affordable choice for you to travel. You can also use their daily pass for traveling experience cross-line.

The bus is equipped with WiFi, Air Conditioner and brand new seats. This is one service that you should try when you are visiting Bali.

Enjoy!

Kura-Kura Bus
Ground Floor, DFS Galleria
Jl. ByPass Ngurah Rai
Kuta, Badung, Bali, Indonesia 80362
Phone: +62 361 3700 244
Email: info@kura2bali.com
Website: http://kura2bus.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kura2businfo

The Bus

The Interior

The Interior #2

The Brochure

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Bali (Culinary) Trip in March 2014: Some Travel Tips From Us...

For this post, we would like to share some travel tips, based on our experience taking the trip to Bali. This post acted more as a reminder for us when we will arrange another trip with similar setting with this trip to Bali. Hopefully some of the pointers that we share here can be useful for you guys out there.

Enjoy!

1. Prior to traveling, especially first time backpacking, you should open your tablet/ laptop and read some articles from the more seasoned backpacker all around the world. Our favorite article comes from PergiDulu, DuaRansel, and Bootsnall.
2. Don't bring laptop unless you need them. We prefer to bring tablets or smartphone. Laptop usually weight around 2 kg at the very least, and it will burden you if you are not used to carry backpack.
3. Only bring one set of everything. For example, we bring two sajadah for praying instead of one. This is still considered to be light, but what if for example you bring two laptops or other heavy objects?
4. Bring one set of comfortable shoes. A good walking shoes/ outdoor shoes beats fashion every time you are traveling light.
5. From our experience, unless you have a special requirement for your hair/ body, we suggested you buy your toiletries along the way. This also applies for your flip-flop (or thongs for you Australian :D).
6. Book in advance. Seems like a no brainer, but it is true. You can get a cheaper price and better place when you book in advance. Some good hotel in Ubud required booking up to six months in advance.
7. Towels usually already available in your hotel. Bring smaller towel for wiping your sweat during hiking, trailing or walking.
8. Use plenty of sunblocks (this applies when you are traveling in tropic weather).
9. Keep hydrated. Bring a bottle of water every time you walk.
10. GPS is super handy. We practically ditched our travel map and use cell-phone maps.
11. Get enough sleep. It is not funny when you are having a holiday and you are ill.
12. Bring Universal Adapter. Preferably with 3-way socket.
13. Keep you communication line alive (mobile phone, email, instant messaging). We usually separate our holiday email with our work email, so when taking holiday we only activated our holiday email. This becomes handy when the airline/ hotel/ pickup car need a last minute confirmation/ delay. For example, during our stay here, our airline are delayed and they sent us confirmation email two days in advance. If we have not got the news, we might arrive in the airport early and as you fellow travelers know, flight delay sucks!
14. Smile!

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Bali (Culinary) Trip in March 2014: Swich Sandwich

One sandwich establishment that you should not missed when traveling to Legian area. One of the sandwich places that is recommended by TripAdvisor.

Here we ordered one from their signature dish: Chooken (BAGUETTE, Roast Chicken, Lettuce w. Swich Mayo) and one from their vegetarian menu: Lolla (WRAP, Homemade Tofu Pattie, Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce w. Swich Mayo & Sweet Chilli).

You can have your bread grilled or fresh. The price range is between Rp 30.000 - 45.000 ($3 - 4,5). Adding additional fries costs Rp 15.000 ($1,5). Their smoothies and juices priced Rp 25.000 ($2,5) for Medium and Rp 30.000 ($3) for Large portion.

With their taste and quality, we can say that it is a bargain. Very fresh, delicious and fulfilling. I guess we found another gem in Bali, eh?

Enjoy!

Swich Sandwich
Jalan Werkudara 538,
Legian Bali
Phone: +62 361 2120 028
Website: http://www.swichbali.com/

The Logo

The Unique Recycled Bag

Lolla

Chooken

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Bali (Culinary) Trip in March 2014: Warung Murah, Double Six, Legian

Another option for cheap meal in Legian area. Price between Rp 20.000-25.000 ($2-2,5), the restaurant offer traditional Balinese and Indonesian food. The pricing method is somewhat similar with Warung Nasi Pedes Ibu Andika and Warung Ijo in Ubud, where you will be given a set of labels for each of the food that you eat.

Delicious. Convenient. Affordable. Yum!

Enjoy!

Warung Murah
Jl Double Six
Kuta, Bali, Indonesia

The Menu

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Bali (Culinary) Trip in March 2014: Warung Asia Thai Food

An alternative for you if you want to have a meal in Legian area. Compared with other surrounding restaurant that offers bustling sounds that are common to be found in beach bar, this restaurant is offering a quite atmosphere for you to enjoy your meal.

The restaurant serves Indonesian and Thailand menu with price range from Rp 30.000 - 75.000 ($ 3-7,5). Today we tried their Thai Green Papaya Salad and Thai Fried Rice, while for beverage we ordered their Thai Iced Tea.

The food and dining experience in overall is okay. Now that we have refill our energy, it is time for us to experience the famous Double Six road again.

Enjoy!

Warung Asia Thai Food
Jalan Werkudara no 5
Legian, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 7420202

Thai Iced Tea

Thai Green Papaya Salad

Thai Fried Rice

The Signage

The Signage #2

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