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Themed Restaurants in Bali

You might think that the most important thing to think about when dining out is the food, but the ambience of the place is also important. You can’t enjoy food however good it is if your surroundings are grungy. Having stepped out of your pristine private pool villa you would notice grunge all the more. That said, it is fun to dine in a place that is completely different from most other restaurants in Bali.

Themed restaurants offer an out-of-this-world dining experience because they have an ambience all of their own. The fun part is that they are not that well-known, so when you dine there, you will have something to tell your friends about that they could well have missed out on. Here are some of them.

  • Tsavo Lion Restaurant – here you can actually dine with the lions; the glass panel separating you from these glorious predators is almost unnoticeable, making the experience even more unique. A selection of international dinner or lunch choices along with many different types of alcohol is available – try the Young African Lion cocktail.

  • While in Bali, visit Greece. If you venture into the Slippery Stone, you’ll be transported to a Grecian setting with sculpted pillars, stone walls, archways and statues and where all the authentic Greek food is done in the traditional Greek way – homemade. On Sundays you’ll enjoy the belly dancers, fire dancers and other entertainment.

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All The Facts About Child Visas In Australia

All The Facts About Child Visas In Australia

One of the most stressful events for the parents of any child whom they wish to have live with them in Australia is the visa process that has to be followed. There can seem to be lots of criteria and requirements that have to meet. What often adds to any misunderstanding of child visas is that, just like the visa processes for adults, there are multiple visa types. Here,  Success Migration will to to explain child visas for Australia in as simple a way as we can.

Four Child Visa Options

In Australia, four different child visa options can be applied for. These are:

  • Child Visa For Offshore = Subclass 101
  • Child Visa For Onshore = Subclass 802
  • Dependent Child Visa = Subclass 445
  • Adoption Visa = Subclass 102

Thankfully, the application process for both subclass 101 and 802 is identical with the only difference being the location of the child is either in Australia (802) or overseas (101). In all other aspects, the requirements and eligibility criteria within the application process for them is identical.

Child Age

It is often wrongly assumed that when we refer to children when discussing child visas that we are only talking about young children and those of school age. Obviously, that covers many of them but when it comes to child visas when certain criteria apply,  they can apply to children of any age. Here are those age requirements.

  • Children aged under 18 years of age.
  • Children aged 18 to 25, who are full-time students and who are dependent upon their parents.
  • Children aged over 18 years of age, who cannot work due to a disability and who are dependent upon their parents.

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7 Factors That Affect How Much You Pay To Hire A Limo

7 Factors That Affect How Much You Pay To Hire A Limo

One of the most common queries that arise whenever someone is considering limo hire is how much it will cost. Doubtless, the limo hire company will eventually provide a quote for the price, but this leads to many people thinking of another question. That question is, “What factors do limo hire companies take into account when determining their prices?”

Many limo hire customers barely give this question a second thought. However, for those who are keen to know, we are happy to help. Below, we have outlined seven of the main contributory factors that limo hire companies consider when preparing a price quotation for their customers.

#1 – Limo Car Model

One of the biggest influences on the price of limo hire is the make and model of the car you hire. This will also consider the size of the limo hire car, its age, and its perceived value. For example, a brand-new Rolls Royce will cost more than a 5-year-old Mercedes.

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5 Romantic Things to do and See in Bali

5 Romantic Things to do and See in Bali

Many young people come to Bali for their honeymoon – some even get married in Bali. If you come to this beautiful tropical island for your romantic getaway, you will need to know what to do and where to stay. One of the best places to stay in is a villa because it affords you all the privacy you need. As well as all the places you need to visit in Bali, your villa can be private and romantic often with a pool right outside – or perhaps inside. Having a villa to stay in gives you lots more space and privacy.

Once you’ve settled your accommodation you will need to organise a few romantic places to go and things to see. Here are just some suggestions to enhance your Bali honeymoon.

  • Dine in a cave at a private beach. This can be arranged at Samabe, with a chef to cook your 5-course meal and wait staff to bring it to you in a cave especially set up with dining for two. While you eat you can watch the sunset over the ocean from the cave. The address is Jl Pura Barong – Barong Sawangan, Nusa Dua Seletan 80363, Bali, Indonesia and bookings are required in advance.
  • Take photos at the magical gold marigold fields at Desa Beloc. Driving from Bedugul to Kintamani will get you there. The marigold fields are on the side of the road and the photos you take do not incur any fee.

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How to Have Extreme Fun in Bali

How to Have Extreme Fun in Bali

If you thought going to Bali for a holiday was all about surfing or theme parks you haven’t done your research. According to the folks at luxury-villas-bali.net while it is great to book accommodation in one of the luxury holiday villas that are so close to the beach you can go surfing before breakfast, there are also other ways to have fun in Bali – extreme fun. For instance, you could go canyoning.

This is not something you do by yourself. It is important to make a booking for the tour ahead of time and you pay a small deposit by credit card at that time, with the balance due on the day. Canyoning is not only for the guys, there is an easy experience that is suitable for the whole family, so long as the children are over 8 years of age.

Canyoning takes place at Git Git Waterfalls, with 3 different grades from easy through to more difficult or advanced. The easy experience includes jumping off a 4m cliff, 4m abseiling, sliding down a natural slide and floating through natural pools in the river. Children who love the rides and waterslides at water parks should enjoy this more authentic experience.

You don’t need to know how to swim because a wetsuit with flotation vest must be worn. That said, swimming makes the experience more fun and less scary if you are a child, especially. Here are some need to know points if you are interested in having this kind of extreme fun in Bali.

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Where to Party the Night Away in Bali

Where to Party the Night Away in Bali

Many travellers without family commitments go to Bali with their friends, looking forward to enjoying the nightlife and entertainment, of which there is plenty. They love to party at a different club each night – or several in one night – only returning to their villas in the wee hours of the morning. Some of the best venues to find music and dancing are in the southern regions of Bali at places like Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Butik.

Here is a list of popular places to party the night away if you are so inclined: –

  • The 61 Legian Entertainment Complex holds 8 clubs and pubs with Sky Club on the roof being a popular choice for many tourists. You can dance the night away, but you will need sustenance and this can be found up on the Sky Club’s rooftop garden lounge with an all you can eat buffet for just 50,000 Rupiahs and free beer that keeps tourists and others coming back.
  • A legendary hotspot that schoolies seem to love is Bounty Ship or Bounty Discotheque as it is also known. A disco and dance floor will keep you swaying while the bar and restaurant will ensure you don’t go hungry or thirsty.
  • If you are into chic dining with a Middle Eastern restaurant on the top floor and a nightclub underneath go to Jenj in Seminyak. The bar is in the nightclub and serves cocktails and booze.

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Rolling Stone Café Well Known Musical Spot in Jakarta

Rolling Stone Café Well Known Musical Spot in Jakarta

Rolling Stone Café did not get its name from the band but rather from the premier music magazine known around the world. The Rolling Stone Café in Jakarta is the third Rolling Stone Café to open its doors. The first one was in Japan followed by one in Los Angeles, and then the one in Jakarta, which was met with great excitement. It didn’t take long for the café to catch on, thanks partly to the notorious nature of the magazine, which helped to build recognition.

The interior defiantly is an eye catcher – the glass building located on Ampera Street is mainly decorated with red and black leather. The food served is all your well known comfort foods of the west including steak, ribs, nachos, burgers, and pasta dishes.

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