Twenty years ago the bamboo / tropical style was popular in Bali. It still is to a large degree, but the problem with that look, is your place feels like its got one foot in the kampung. One of the newer styles is called ‘Zen‘, a minimalist approach, using black white and greys, and keeping the augmentation under control.
Walking along Jl. Seminyak today, the sun was shining, the tourists were shopping and the traffic was crawling. Taking a bit more time to check things out today, I snapped a some photos of 3 places. Two I trust, and one I avoid.
Joe Joe is a little shop on Jl. Seminyak, across the street from Lemon Grass Thai restaurant. Joe Joe specializes in bags and shoes for ladies.
I spoke to the male staff, who is from Lombok. He told me the shop is open daily, from 9am-6pm.
The items on display were certainly eye catching and included purses for 25,000rp, sequined bags for 75,000rp and sandals for 65,000-75,000rp.
Joe Joe
Jl. Raya Semnyak #43C
Jl. Raya Seminyak # 30X
Seminyak
(0361) 732678
source : www.baliblog.com
New expats in Bali have to spend time shorting themselves out. Chores such as finding a place to live, getting transport, organizing a visa, getting your mail, recieving a FAX, looking for a job, etc, can take time and effort. Krakatoa Business Center is one place that helps new expats organize all these thnigs in one place.
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Entering Indonesia
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