30 June 2011

Richard Gere Visits Indonesian Temple (From Bali With Love)

Just now, I was searching the "www" and, to my surprise, I came across this article stating "Richard Gere Meditates at Buddhist Temple in Indonesia". So, of course, I clicked on the link and, sure enough, there he is at Borobudur Temple in Java, smiling graciously and waving for pictures, wrapped in an Indonesian batik sarong....LOVE IT!
The article goes on to explain that Gere is vacationing with his wife and son. He also made time to stop by Jakarta for a humanitarian meeting with Indonesia's President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and plans to stop by in Bali as well....
Taken from USA Today.

28 June 2011

Bali Wedding (From Bali With Love)

Beautiful...Bali...Wedding...
I recently came across these beautiful Bail wedding pictures, shot by Ambi Photography.
The wedding was at the renowned Ayana Resort & Spa.
You can see the full post on Ambi Photography's website.

Have you gotten married in Indonesia and want to share the pictures of your special day? Or maybe you are a photographer that photographed a ceremony and want to share your work?
Please email the pictures and information to me and maybe I'll feature a special post for you!

Bali Arts Festival (From Bali With Love)

If you are in Bali this month, you definitely don't want to miss the 33rd Annual Bali Arts Festival. There are an estimated 15,000 Balinese artists performing...not to mention more than 1,500 participants from 7 different countries, such as the US, Japan, Australia, Malaysia and India...as well as 16 neighboring provinces of Indonesia including: Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Maluku, Kalimantan and Nusa Tenggara.
The festival's purpose to is “maintain harmony and prevent conflicts by nurturing universal values from different cultures”. Read more about this festival at The Jakarta Post and I plan to go myself, weather permitting with my little one, so I'll have more pictures to come later this month! EXCITING!

Image taken from The Jakarta Post.

Bali Rice Field (From Bali With Love)

Flickr: Christoper Chan

26 June 2011

Blackberry vs. iPhone (From Bali With Love)

Blackberry has really taken over the market in Indonesia. I have several articles over the past few months that testify to this and bring up the question if iPhone can compete in Indonesia's market.
Taken from HERE.
"BlackBerry’s Indonesian recipe is simple: it’s the most affordable smartphone out there and mobile network providers have raced to offer the cheapest plan possible. Indonesia is one of the first countries to offer a buffet of BlackBerry services with daily, weekly and monthly options."
"Blackberry is king...in Indonesia..."

Now, as much as I love Apple (and have become a bit addicted to their products)....and have been a loyal customer to them since my first Apple purchase. I just can't afford to own an Apple iPhone in Indonesia. The plans offered are ridiculous expensive...especially for me, a stay-at-home Mami. I literally drool at the thought of owning my very own white iPhone and holding it in my hands, but reality has surfaced, and I know too, have joined the Blackberry community in Indonesia with this pretty white Curve model.
Taken from Blackberry.
I love it! I had a Blackberry World in America before I moved to Indonesia and since living here, I've only had a simple, stripped down no camera cell phone....but now, I finally have a camera phone again and it has been wonderful capturing quick moments of my daughter that I can easily email to my family back home in America. 
Taken from HERE.
Maybe one day, I'll be able to get my hands on an iPhone, but until them...I'll just dream about it having one! :)
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