In Reply to: the more posted by bobbb on Sunday, 9. September 2012 at 23:50 Bali Time:
The first time i went to bali, i was kinda disappointed, it wasn't what i expected and i actually recommended to other people not to go there.
BUT - i stayed in a hotel i booked at the airport and i didnt look for anywhere else or even leave Kuta. AT ALL! The stall holders were a lot more agressive in those times too which left a sour taste.
For some reason i really cant fathom i returned 2 years later. I absolutely loved the place, met a brilliant yank on the plane who ended u staying at the same hotel as me as he had no plans. We ventured left right and centre seeing things i would never have done off my own back (ie hiring a scooter to get about).... and i found the amazing espresso bar.
Since that trip i have been returning 3 times per year, and actually found my wife in bali (not like that!) .... now, i dont know.. are the stall sellers less agressive or do they just ignore me because i dont even blink as i walk past? Are there less people shouting "transport" or am i just oblivious to it?
I dunno.. but i do know i love it more and more everytime i go.