La PUTA de KUTA
La Puta de Kuta , Kota Kulit Putih Gila, what ever you might think and call it here is the brief Info about crazy things happen in Bali:
Bali is paradise if you have alot of money but sometimes become hell if you have not enough....It's never Enough!!
In the 30s, Kuta was a thriving slave market, attracting a wide variety of international lowlife, lepers, and black market practitioners. Some would say nothing has changed. Today Kuta’s streets are full of Javanese foot peddlers, Madurese prostitutes, Surabaya transvestitas, and ragged Bali Aga beggar women attended by their children. Garish signs and souvenir shops lend a tawdry air to the main roads, reaching tar back into the village’s narrow dirt lanes. Tenacious peddlers selling anything and everything pester sunbathers on the beach, and boys in dark glasses on motorcycles hustle tourists to buy “hashish” (a lie) or girls.
These are a few things that what you should remember to do or not do while you are in Bali, all of these is common and most are Balinese custom. Balinese mostly are shy and we smile a lot (as most of Asian people style), but that’s only the first sight, as the visitor gives a good sign to talk more, Balinese loves to ask more and more. The most common question is “Where you from?”, then other question will follow, if you enjoy the conversation you can go ahead, if not, use your own consideration to finish it.
Transport....Transport
Everywhere in tourist areas you'll be offered "transport, transport", and the rates are negotiable. However, the cars of many of these guys are quite old. Radio, tape and even the air-conditioning are often out of order. Although most drivers initially seem to be very friendly some are real con artists and waste hours of your precious vacation by bringing you to shops you never wished to visit because they want to earn a commission on your purchases.
We think, however, it's much more relaxing to have someone who knows his way around behind the wheel than to drive yourself through Bali's traffic. You can fully enjoy the sights, don't have to worry about getting lost, and there's always somebody to watch the car and your belongings when you go for a meal or sightseeing.
Dress code
This is not for party, Balinese as in much of Asia, shorts are not considered polite attire for men or women. But things are different in Kuta Beach and all other beach resort, shorts and singlets have become part of daily life. In this case many women go topless in Kuta but do not try in other island, for example Lombok.
Everything totally different if you visit Temples or Government offices, you are expected to be dress properly use temple sarong for temple visit and think just like in your home if you go to Police office or in Government Offices.
This is not for party, Balinese as in much of Asia, shorts are not considered polite attire for men or women. But things are different in Kuta Beach and all other beach resort, shorts and singlets have become part of daily life. In this case many women go topless in Kuta but do not try in other island, for example Lombok.
Everything totally different if you visit Temples or Government offices, you are expected to be dress properly use temple sarong for temple visit and think just like in your home if you go to Police office or in Government Offices.
Behaviour
Do not touch somebody’s head, especially when you just know each other or to older people, for Balinese and most of Asian, head is sacred, regarded to be abode of the soul.
Handing over or receiving things with right hands is also considered polite, but opposite for the left hand. However, using both hands is to show great respect to the elder’s person.
It is also not polite if you talk to someone with your hands on your hip, which is considered a sign of contempt, anger or aggressiveness.
Pedestrian tips
Walks in Bali is not very popular, people are most mobiling using their motorbike or bike, the logical reasons are may be because of the strong tense of the sun, most people are comfort with their Jacket (which look very strange for the westerner) to block the sun. Other reason may be because of the lack of public transportation route. Ok, here are the tips, walks on the left side (Indonesian default side of driving), and if you see any offering on the ground, walk around it.
Motor Bike Rider
Today I saw, a couple of tourist using an automatic motor bike rides and stop at the traffic light on the white stripe, which is forbidden (as it is for the pedestrians to cross), and they just go on before the green lights on. I though they were both crazy. They may be heard about the crazy way of Balinese people ride, but that’s what I mention is just too far. They were very lucky that the police was not on the place.
But let me tell you, if you new in Bali, see what and how we do, and not based on story
WELCOME TO BALI
WHERE IS BALI?
The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours.
The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours.
GEOGRAPHY:
The island of Bali has an area of only 5,632 square kilometers (2,175 square miles) and measures just 55 miles (90 kilometers) along the north-south axis and less than about 90 miles (140 kilometers) from East to West. Because of this it's no problem to explore the island on day tours. You can go wherever you want on the island and return to your hotel or villa in the evening.
Located only two kilometers east of Jawa, Bali's climate, flora and fauna are quite similar to its much larger neighbour. The island is famous for its beautiful landscape. A chain of six volcanoes, between 1,350 meters and 3,014 meters high, stretches from west to east. There are lush tropical forests, pristine crater lakes, fast flowing rivers and deep ravines, picturesque rice terraces, and fertile vegetable and fruit gardens. The beaches in the South consist of white sand, beaches in other parts of the island are covered with gray or black volcanic sand.
FLORA:
The wide variety of tropical plants is surprising. You'll see huge banyan trees in villages and temple grounds, tamarind trees in the North, clove trees in the highlands, acacia trees, flame trees, and mangroves in the South. In Bali grow a dozen species of coconut palms and even more varieties of bamboo.
And there are flowers, flowers everywhere. You'll see (and smell the fragrance of) hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, and water lilies. Magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids are found in many front yards and gardens, along roads, and in temple grounds. Flowers are also used as decorations in temples, on statues, as offerings for the gods, and during prayers. Dancers wear blossoms in their crowns, and even the flower behind the ear of your waitress seems natural in Bali.
FAUNA:
Elephants and tigers don't exist any more in Bali since early this century. Wildlife, however, includes various species of monkeys, civets, barking deer and mouse deer, and 300 species of birds including wild fowl, dollar birds, blue kingfishers, sea eagles, sandpipers, white herons and egrets, cuckoos, wood swallows, sparrows, and starlings. You can watch schools of dolphins near Lovina, Candi Dasa, and Padangbai. Divers will see many colorful coral fish and small reef fish, moray eels, and plankton eating whale sharks as well as crustaceans, sponges, and colorful coral along the east coast and around Menjangan Island near Gilimanuk.
CLIMATE:
You can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. From December to March, the West monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usually days are sunny and the rains start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, and it can be quite cool in the evenings. During this time of the year, you'll have hardly any rain in the coastal areas.
Even when it rains in most parts of Bali you can often enjoy sunny days on the "Bukit", the hill south of Jimbaran Beach. On the other hand, in Ubud and the mountains you must expect cloudy skies and showers throughout the year (this is why the international weather reports for "Denpasar" or "Bali" mention showers and rain storms during all times of the year). In higher regions such as in Bedugul or Kintamani you'll also need either a sweater or jacket after the sun sets.
POPULATION:
Bali's population has grown to over 3 million people the overwhelming majority of which are Hindus. However, the number of Muslims is steadily increasing through immigration of people from Java, Lombok and other areas of Indonesia who seek work in Bali.
Most people live in the coastal areas in the South, and the island's largest town and administrative center is fast growing Denpasar with a population of now over 370,000. The villages between the town of Ubud and Denpasar, Kuta (including Jimbaran, Tuban, and Legian, Seminyak, Basangkasa, etc), Sanur, and Nusa Dua are spreading rapidly in all directions, and before long the whole area from Ubud in the North to Sanur in the East, Berawa/Canggu in the West, and Nusa Dua in the South will be urbanized.
ECONOMY:
This southern part of Bali is where most jobs are to be found, either in the hotel and tourist industry, the textile and garment industry, and in many small scale and home industries producing handicrafts and souvenirs. Textiles, garments, and handicrafts have become the backbone of Bali's economy providing 300,000 jobs, and exports have been increasing by around 15% per year to over US$400 million. Textiles and garments contribute about 45%, and wood products including statues, furniture and other handicrafts 22% to the province's total income from exports. Silver work is ranked third (4.65%) with 5,000 workers employed. Main buyers are the US and Europe with 38% each, and Japan with 9%.
Important agricultural products besides rice are tea, coffee, tobacco, cacao, copra, vanilla, soy beans, chilies, fruit, and vegetable (there are now even vineyards near the northwest coast). Bali's fishing industry and seaweed farming provide other products which are important exports.
The new free-trade regulations will create some problems for Bali's exporters as they do not allow to employ children. Most children here work for their parents, and this is part of the process of acquiring professional skills and kind of an informal education which has been very important in the Balinese society for centuries.
WHAT MAKES BALI SO SPECIAL:
There is the combination of the friendly people, the natural attractions, the great variety of things to see and do, the year-round pleasant climate, and the absence of security problems. And then there is Bali's special "magic", which is difficult to explain.
As soon as you step off the plane you might sense the difference. In the villages you'll notice the quietness and wisdom in old people's faces, and the interest and respect in the young's. Old men sit at the road side caressing their fighting cocks. Beautifully dressed women walk proudly through rice fields and forests carrying offerings on their heads to the next temple. There is the smell of flowers, and in the distance you hear the sound of gamelan music.
Gods and spirits have been an important part of Bali's daily life for hundreds of years. Gunung Agung – Bali's holy mountain – is internationally regarded as one of the eight "Chakra" points of the world. This may be more than an coincident. Watch out, the moment you feel the magic of this island, you're addicted for the rest of your life
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What You Can See & Do in Bali, Indonesia
Bali's natural attractions include miles of sandy beaches (many are well-known amongst surfers), picturesque rice terraces, towering active volcanoes over 3,000 meters (10,000 ft.) high, fast flowing rivers, deep ravines, pristine crater lakes, sacred caves, and lush tropical forests full of exotic wildlife.
The island's rich cultural heritage is visible everywhere - in over 20,000 temples and palaces, in many colorful festivals and ceremonies (including tooth filings and cremations), in drama, music, and dance.
You can experience Bali on many different excursions and guided tours by coach, private car or "Big Bike", by boat or by air plane: seeing Bali's beaches and rice terraces, the famous Besakih Temple on the slopes of holy Mount Agung, Lake Batur and it's active volcano, Ubud, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and the temples of Tanah Lot and Ulu Watu from a helicopter is a really special experience. Most full day tours by car (about 8 to 10 hours).
Bali's natural attractions include miles of sandy beaches (many are well-known amongst surfers), picturesque rice terraces, towering active volcanoes over 3,000 meters (10,000 ft.) high, fast flowing rivers, deep ravines, pristine crater lakes, sacred caves, and lush tropical forests full of exotic wildlife.
The island's rich cultural heritage is visible everywhere - in over 20,000 temples and palaces, in many colorful festivals and ceremonies (including tooth filings and cremations), in drama, music, and dance.
You can experience Bali on many different excursions and guided tours by coach, private car or "Big Bike", by boat or by air plane: seeing Bali's beaches and rice terraces, the famous Besakih Temple on the slopes of holy Mount Agung, Lake Batur and it's active volcano, Ubud, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and the temples of Tanah Lot and Ulu Watu from a helicopter is a really special experience. Most full day tours by car (about 8 to 10 hours).
ADI MELALI BUDDY
Adi Melali officially Pimpin' for those who using our service during their visit to Bali, and we appreciate for their kind and dedicated to help us make Bali still to be the best tourist destinations in the worlds by recomend and telling everyone they knew, Adi Melali officially pimpin' for below persons:
JOHN & MELISA MAVETY ( SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA)
Visit on November 24th- December 8th 2008
SAM PICKERING ( DARWIN-AUSTRALIA)
Visit on December 8th-14th,2008
JOHN & MELISA MAVETY ( SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA)
Visit on November 24th- December 8th 2008
SAM PICKERING ( DARWIN-AUSTRALIA)
Visit on December 8th-14th,2008
DAVID PELAI RESPLANDI TARGARONA ( BERCELONA-SPAIN)
Visit 0n December 14th,2008-January 3rd, 2009
Visit 0n December 14th,2008-January 3rd, 2009
CHELSEA JOELLE KILEY & NORY NUTHIYA
Visit on 5th -24th January 2009
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Year : 2008
Driver : Komang Adi
Age : 29
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Year : 2008
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Age :32
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Year :2005
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MELALI PHOTOMORGANA
(Dedicated by Brothers, Sisters & Friends)
Tanah Lot, Shot by Paula Vasquez in her Visit 2007
Tanah Lot means "Land in the Middle of the sea" in Balinese language. Located about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a huge offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.Tanah Lot is said to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. The story goes that during his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.The Tanah Lot temple was then built and has been an important part of Balinese mythological history for centuries. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. It was said that each of the sea temples was to be within eyesight of the next so that they formed a chain along the south-western coast.At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. There is said to be one giant snake which also protects the temple. It is believed that this snake was created from Nirartha’s scarf when he established the island.
Kuta Beach, Shot by Rico Reinhold in his visit, 2007
Kuta is a town in southern Bali, Indonesia. A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and substantial Australian population. It is located near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.
Kuta was the site of the October 12, 2002 Bali bombing (202 killed) and the October 1, 2005 Bali bombing (26 killed).
Besakih the Mother Temple, Shot By Nick, while pilgrimage 2006
Dreamland, Shot by Julian Reinhold, on his visit 2007
Ubud Monkey Forest, Shot By Gorra,2007
(Dedicated by Brothers, Sisters & Friends)
Tanah Lot, Shot by Paula Vasquez in her Visit 2007
Tanah Lot means "Land in the Middle of the sea" in Balinese language. Located about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a huge offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.Tanah Lot is said to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. The story goes that during his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.The Tanah Lot temple was then built and has been an important part of Balinese mythological history for centuries. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. It was said that each of the sea temples was to be within eyesight of the next so that they formed a chain along the south-western coast.At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. There is said to be one giant snake which also protects the temple. It is believed that this snake was created from Nirartha’s scarf when he established the island.
Kuta Beach, Shot by Rico Reinhold in his visit, 2007
Kuta is a town in southern Bali, Indonesia. A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and substantial Australian population. It is located near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.
Kuta was the site of the October 12, 2002 Bali bombing (202 killed) and the October 1, 2005 Bali bombing (26 killed).
Besakih the Mother Temple, Shot By Nick, while pilgrimage 2006
Dreamland, Shot by Julian Reinhold, on his visit 2007
Ubud Monkey Forest, Shot By Gorra,2007
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Airport to Mawang/Ubud/Canggu Area Rp.150.000,-/Person
Airport Padang Bay/Candidasa Area Rp.200.000,-/Person
Airport Tirta Gangga/Jemeluk/Amed Area Rp. 250.000,-/Person
Airport Tulamben/Lovina/Bedugul/Kintamani Area Rp. 300.000,-/Person
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( Visit: Batubulan the Stone Carvings Village, Celuk The Gold & Silver smith Village, Batuan Balinese House Compound & Painters Village, Mas Wood Carvers Village, Ubud The Royal Palace & Art Market)
- JATILUWIH COUNTRY SIDE Rp. 450.000,-/12 Hours
( Visit: Ubud The Royal Palace & Art Market,The Beratan Lake Temple, Jatiluwih Padis Rice Terrace, Tanah Lot Sunset Sight Seeing)
- MOTHER TEMPLE & SALAK PLANTATION Rp. 500.000,-/12 Hours
( Visit: Kertagosa the Royal Court of Justice,Bukit Jambul Padi rice Terrace, Besakih Mother Temple,Sibetan Salak Plantation, Tenganan the ancient Bali Village, The Bat Cave Temple)
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Name : Dee Gorra Occupation : Tour Organizer and Travel Advisor of adimelali.com
Education Background: Tours & Travel management Diploma of Hotel
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ein bisschen Deutsch ,Poco Italiano,un poco de Espanola,& Know Bali Very Well
Name : Komang AdiOccupation : Operational and Field Organizer and Response Unit of adimelali.com
Skill : Speak English, Experienced in Drive any Vehicle, Funny and Know Bali very Well
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Julian Reinhold
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ADI MELALI Yours Travelling Buddy in Bali
My name is Agus Arya Adhi Wijaya a.k.a Dede, some of my best friend call me Dee or Gorra, I like that names....Gorra sound simple and easy to remember, especialy for western tongue.Born on 1st of February, 1979, in small village eastern part of Bali. As a village boy I used to play in farm and rivers. My village name is Sidemen, part of Karangasem regency, Bali province. Indonesia. Famous with his lovely nature and country side, where the Padis rice terrace still can found sorrounding the village, green hill and clear water flow in over the rivers. Beside tarditional traditions and Bali culture still living in my village. That's attract many tourist come to visit. It was on my age of 6, I really interesting to be part of Tourism Industrial, just because I seen tourist from others country walking down dusty street of my village, or sometimes on their rental car/motorbike, or bicycle. Just try to attract them with all kiddies action with some of my friends on the way home after schooll. I always dream one day I will be a Tour Guide with multi lingual. So I can comunicate with the tourist from all over the world. Always trying to learn to speak English, even sometimes just talk a view words in really bad English to a tourist which come to take our pictures or take the padis rice tarrace is a great experience. I still remember it was a Tourist from America , her name is Ness Preisler ( I still remeber her name, just because I still have a pieces of paper where she wrote her address in America), she walking in the afternoon in dusty roads of my village, and I just run to get her from the house just to try to speak in English with her. And Ness is my great experience, because while she walking and I walk beside of her, she try to understand my worst English, so I think it's progress me much in English at that time.
On my age of 11,I was in Junior High, and we studying English. It such a woderful. Because just like find the way out, that finally I can learn English in formal with teacher.And that's dream come more often, become a Tour Guide.
So while I going to college I attend Bali Hotel & Tourism Training Institute in Nusa Dua, just to make my dream come true. And I choose Tours and Travel Management as my major. And Germany Speaking Guide as my specialty.
A great experience while studying there, I can feel that my dream will come true. And I finally can speak with others language ( Greman), my mentors name is Mrs. Simone, she's a native teacher from German. And I also learn guiding and educated with Bali cultures, so I can understand and knew my own heritage cultures from my Guide master, his name is Mr. Sukardi.
Gratuated on 2000, and I starting to prepare my future, with all of my knowledge and sill I had, I applyed to become a Tour Guide. Was denied. Never give up. In some others time I try to apply again, and denied again. So I decided to kill my own dream, even not to be a tour guide I still make a contact and comuincate with tourist from all over the world.
On 2001 apply a job in the Bali first Dive center, named BARUNA WATER SPORT. Starting my carrier in Baruna Candidasa. When their clients mostly from Gremany, make me feel love the job. And I can have a new knowledge and experience, SCUBA DIVING. The memorable time I had. Meet and falling love with girl from Tasmania, name OLIVIA BR
OWN. Even such a short long distance relationship, for me that was not one night stand relationship.
On October 12th 2002, the Bomb Blast in Kuta, Tourism Industry in Bali became collapse. Creeping for a while, terrorist become a new nightmare, where our country and Bali not yet ready for it, every country all over the world do travel warning, to warn their people not to visit Bali , no more tourist come, tourism in bankrupt and the dive shop where I work was closed, make me must find others job. Still trauma with Tourism bankruptcy, try to find others job that not related in Tourism Industry. I became a Photographer for local News papers ( NUSA TENGGARA DAILY NEWS PAPERS), make a couple worst shot photo of corrupt and bad political, and the way to do it make me feel not comfortable in this field. What I want is being photographer like people from National Geographic or such a paparazi. Casual look but talented. After 6 months as Photographer, I decide to quit.
Being jobless for couple months, make me fallin back into what I call " 50% of Rock", as I said, I discribe my self as "50% ROCK aNd 50% Roll", Rock is my bad Side and Roll is my good side.
Fallin back into my Rock side, make me try to find out such a creative way to comunicate with Tourist without permanent job. So I start to re-built my ex-ba
nds with some of the members.
"SLOWKEY" is the band new brand, attending for some local contest, to National Rock Fest around 2004. But such a nightmare, people doesnt like Rock N roll anymore. What we can bring is only Rock And Roll, and what we like to play is rock N roll. New era of britis music, make many new band rise up, and we just like a scumpbag of veteran, old musician. No body love our performance anymore. They look for something new. Frustrate being musician! Drive us to playing some gig in local retsurant and bar around Candidasa and Amed. But still boring!!. Trying to comunicate with tourist via music. What a hard choice. Make me decide to back to the rail, find a permanent job, make money.
BAck to Tourism Industry, and work as operational staff in Travel Bureau name PRIMA INDO WISATA. After Five years back in this industry, Now I try starting to move forward, starting my own business.
On my age of 11,I was in Junior High, and we studying English. It such a woderful. Because just like find the way out, that finally I can learn English in formal with teacher.And that's dream come more often, become a Tour Guide.So while I going to college I attend Bali Hotel & Tourism Training Institute in Nusa Dua, just to make my dream come true. And I choose Tours and Travel Management as my major. And Germany Speaking Guide as my specialty.
A great experience while studying there, I can feel that my dream will come true. And I finally can speak with others language ( Greman), my mentors name is Mrs. Simone, she's a native teacher from German. And I also learn guiding and educated with Bali cultures, so I can understand and knew my own heritage cultures from my Guide master, his name is Mr. Sukardi.
Gratuated on 2000, and I starting to prepare my future, with all of my knowledge and sill I had, I applyed to become a Tour Guide. Was denied. Never give up. In some others time I try to apply again, and denied again. So I decided to kill my own dream, even not to be a tour guide I still make a contact and comuincate with tourist from all over the world.
On 2001 apply a job in the Bali first Dive center, named BARUNA WATER SPORT. Starting my carrier in Baruna Candidasa. When their clients mostly from Gremany, make me feel love the job. And I can have a new knowledge and experience, SCUBA DIVING. The memorable time I had. Meet and falling love with girl from Tasmania, name OLIVIA BR
OWN. Even such a short long distance relationship, for me that was not one night stand relationship.On October 12th 2002, the Bomb Blast in Kuta, Tourism Industry in Bali became collapse. Creeping for a while, terrorist become a new nightmare, where our country and Bali not yet ready for it, every country all over the world do travel warning, to warn their people not to visit Bali , no more tourist come, tourism in bankrupt and the dive shop where I work was closed, make me must find others job. Still trauma with Tourism bankruptcy, try to find others job that not related in Tourism Industry. I became a Photographer for local News papers ( NUSA TENGGARA DAILY NEWS PAPERS), make a couple worst shot photo of corrupt and bad political, and the way to do it make me feel not comfortable in this field. What I want is being photographer like people from National Geographic or such a paparazi. Casual look but talented. After 6 months as Photographer, I decide to quit.
Being jobless for couple months, make me fallin back into what I call " 50% of Rock", as I said, I discribe my self as "50% ROCK aNd 50% Roll", Rock is my bad Side and Roll is my good side.
Fallin back into my Rock side, make me try to find out such a creative way to comunicate with Tourist without permanent job. So I start to re-built my ex-ba
nds with some of the members."SLOWKEY" is the band new brand, attending for some local contest, to National Rock Fest around 2004. But such a nightmare, people doesnt like Rock N roll anymore. What we can bring is only Rock And Roll, and what we like to play is rock N roll. New era of britis music, make many new band rise up, and we just like a scumpbag of veteran, old musician. No body love our performance anymore. They look for something new. Frustrate being musician! Drive us to playing some gig in local retsurant and bar around Candidasa and Amed. But still boring!!. Trying to comunicate with tourist via music. What a hard choice. Make me decide to back to the rail, find a permanent job, make money.
BAck to Tourism Industry, and work as operational staff in Travel Bureau name PRIMA INDO WISATA. After Five years back in this industry, Now I try starting to move forward, starting my own business.
Meet this guys, Rico and Julian reinhold, they bring and give me a new spirit. Now the idea that stuck in my head for over 10 years, can flew. One night this idea just came up, made an online travel bureau. Discuss it with my brother Nick, he is a web designer, and finally we try to make it. With a help from couple friends aboard that I really appreciate; Rico Reinhold, Julian Reinhold, Sam Pickering, Paula Vasquez, Mellisa Corte and John Mavety, who will always became a spirit a partner, and a teacher that teach me how to stand on my own. And make our dream come true.
Adi Melali is a long discuss and dreams with my friend Komang Adi, he also my spirit. Exprience as a tourist driver, he will be one of best assistant I had. I like his spirit and optimism to face live.
Such a funny and optimis guy. I call him Nyoman..., a father of 3 year old daughter .
ADI is take from Nyoman( Nyoman Adi) and my name ( Agus Arya Adi). Or in Bali, ADI also mean WHY?, ADI in Bali also have a meaning little brother or sister. And MELALI is mean Travelling.
ADI MELALI, just a name, but behind that's name is a dream. Dream to built a fair transport business. A fair online travel that can trust by people all around the world as their travelling buddy in Bali. Trust ADI MELALI just like trust your buddy!! We treat you like VIP, we charge you like our buddy!
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