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Radical Retirement Communities - Bali
by Jean Sutherland

If you've retired anywhere outside the US, you've done the Radical Retirement. Disbelief from family and friends is proof enough. Today people everywhere are opting for radical retirement.

Take Bali for instance. Bali's weather is tropical with the warm ocean waters that you'd expect to find. There's a landscape of rice paddies at the bottom of volcanoes, an eclectic local culture and miles of extraordinarily beautiful beaches.

Exploring Bali will lead you to over 10,000 Hindu temples. Balinese music plays everywhere at night accompanied by dancing. The island has an active arts and craft scene and the best shopping and prices in Asia.

Mountain Biking in Bali's Mount Batur
by Monique Cordeiro

There is no better way than to enjoy the sights and sounds of Bali than on a mountain bike. You not only get to cover areas where motor vehicles will not go, but get a good workout as well.

Instead of viewing Mount Batur from where the masses gather at Penelokan, a day trip bike ride would be ideal for the more sporty and adventurous traveler. You get a good close up of the Crater Lake within Mount Batur which makes the ride there highly rewarding. So leave your 4 wheel drive behind, mount your 2 wheeler and head down to Mount Batur. Ask for directions to the old road down the volcano from the friendly locals. The old road can be a little tricky getting down, but well worth the challenge. Once there, take your time to meander through the lava fields around the volcano. It's a little warm and barren at the start of the trip down, but as you get closer to the water, shady tree lined roads and ancient villages will cool you down.

Ajam Panggang: Indonesian BBQ Chicken
by Peter Lenkefi

Are you fond of Indonesian cuisine? This article teaches ou a simple recipe for making the famous Ajam Panggang or Indonesian BBQ Chicken. Enjoy!

Travel Tips

Travel Tips - Packing the Perfect Suitcase
by Michelle Linden

The thrill of planning a trip will often light you up and consume all of your time. You look through guidebooks, talk to friends about their experiences, and research your itinerary on the internet. Still all this planning and research will not make the task of packing any less daunting.

Who hasn’t stood at the foot of their bed with empty suitcases spread on top, the night before a big trip, filled with anxiety because you still haven’t packed?!?! You try and try to think about exactly what you should be packed, throwing things in and then taking them out. And you wonder, why didn’t any of the guidebooks mention packing? Where are the travel tips for packing?

Airport Travel Tips: Reducing Waiting Times
by Marisol Boatwright

Key Travel Tips - Following these tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.

Travel Essentials
by David Travels

There are numerous travel essentials you should consider packing when vacationing in America or elsewhere. These often-forgotten travel accessories will help make the trip a smoother and more enjoyable experience for everyone.

Explore the Adventurous Side of You
by Loreal Oliver

Adventure. Do you actually remember the word? When was the last time you went out for some real adventures? Well, you might be having some wrong perceptions about ‘adventure’, considering your everyday life in this concrete jungle as one big adventure (in a way, you may call it an adventure). Well if that is the case, you need to think twice over it.

Let’s get back to the adventures that we define here and see the difference from the real adventures – that requires high adrenaline.