How I did it: Well, not sure HOW i did it..guess the time was right but YES i just held the thought of a 'trip to Bali' in my head and heart and then began searching online for deals, airline ticket fares, hotels etc.

Since I was hoping to visit it May of 2008, i guess it took me almost a year for the trip to materialize and I see that as the 'universe's' time to prepare to make it possible. So in Jan. a friend told me that Singapore Airlines was offering a cheap deal to Bali-singapore from India...and guess that struck the final step to make this trip HAPPEN..
My message to anyone wle be -

1. HOLD the thought of d trip u want, lightly, not getting desperate or anything.
   
2. Do yr research on d place.
   
3. TRUST d universe to bring the right time for it.
   
4. :)

Lessons & tips:

1. When shopping, first check many shops for prices as u will find after few days that u could have got a certain oil or cream or jewellry piece for half d price u payed!!
   
2. Kuta n Ubud r 2 places shld see. Kuta more touristy and fun, Ubud more quiet and peaceful for self reflection or quiet holiday.
   
3. In Ubud i changed few guesthomes n finally found a perfect one for my budget - Saggitarius Inn on Monkey street. Around 110,000 Indon Rupiah ie $ 11 Worth d price, with bkfst plus flask of hot water to have tea/coffee anytime.
   
4. If u dont know how to ride a bike, u will have to depend on 'transport' or young boys offering to take u between one street/place to other for anywhere bet.10 to 50 thousand IRp. u can bargain else they will ask for even 100 !
   
5. Do see the volcano at Kintamani even if from far. But restaurants there are awefully expensive n very few.
   
6. Ubud has good oils/soaps and arty stuff. So buy there.

Resources: Well, th peopl are very friendly in BAli once u connect with them ..:)

Mar 09, 12:08AM PDT | 1 comment | 1 cheer