Monthly Archives: July 2011

Feeding The Stomach and The Eyes at Kintamani

Posted on July 22, 2011 by jipp

So – WE arrived at Kintamani after stopping briefly at the farm called Wedang Sari to see for ourselves how the world-renowned Luwak Coffee is actually made out of an animal’s dung. LOLThe volcanic Mount Batur might not be at … Continue reading →

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Taj is Calling

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jipp

The excitement is intensifying. In just about one week’s time from now, I’ll be right here.And I’ll sit exactly where Prince Diana is sitting in this iconic picture. I just hope that the bench will still be there by the … Continue reading →

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Sampling the World’s Most Expensive Coffee in Bali

Posted on July 19, 2011 by jipp

Being somebody who has always been a big fan of coffee, the opportunity of witnessing for myself how Luwak Coffee is produced was something that I wouldn’t want to miss out on when I went to Bali. After watching the … Continue reading →

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The Penang Hill

Posted on July 17, 2011 by jipp

It was good to be back in Penang eight months after my first visit there sometime last year.George Town seemed to have undergone quite a bit of extensive re-painting, giving new looks to most parts of the UNESCO World Heritage … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Barong Dance

Posted on July 14, 2011 by jipp

So, where were we? Ohh. We spent our first three days in Bali by checking into Jati Guesthouse and Gallery in Ubud on the first day, visited the monkeys in Monkey Forest and shopping a bit at the Ubud Market … Continue reading →

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