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Monday, October 31, 2011

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Your Gay Bali Travel Experience

Original posting: steventtp [msg]
11 Oct 2011, 14:20

Hi all, Im gonna go Bali with my love (but he not love me, he is straight) on next year.. Any suggestion/recommend?

Follow up: sunbuns99* [msg]
24 Oct 2011, 22:34

I got some advice about hotels when I asked a few weeks on this forum?
But none of the hotels I wrote to have responded about a possible reservation for my travel dates (evidently high season). Is that the 'Bali' norm or do I just look like a criminal (lol)?

I was planning on choosing a place in Seminyak? But is that necessary?
How easy is getting around to the different beach communities?
Are taxi cheap and easy to catch? Would renting a bicycle or scooter be a good idea?

Also has anyone stayed at one of the hostels on Bali?

Are there any non-touristy things that you recommend?
I'd like to learn how regular people really live in Bali, and how Hinduism affects their lives? Is there any kind of 'beginner's guide to Hinduism' tour or a temple that explains Hinduism to foreigners?

Thanks ... I realize it's a long shot asking this here... but you never know (smile).

Follow up: MilkMan [msg]
25 Oct 2011, 02:03

steven, my suggestion is take me instead. I think I could fall in love with you.

BTW, you have good taste in pizza! It looks as delicious as you. ;-)

Chris

Follow up: steventtp [msg]
25 Oct 2011, 22:23

I never went there.. I will go there on next year with my colleague. Just wanna know any recommended place.. We both will go Kuta as well. Thanks

Follow up: sunbuns99* [msg]
25 Oct 2011, 23:17

After kind of complaining about the lack of response (earlier today), I suddenly found in my inbox today a reply from my chosen place to stay in Bali: Villa Layang Bulan. http://villalayangbulan.com/
(remove any extra spaces). Actually, someone here on DN recommended it, and so I went that it.

First, it is a clothing optional small boutique hotel (c/o in designated areas), and there are regular (classy) hotels rooms, and also a dormitory section (group living in bunk beds) - which is both cheaper and friendlier when you're travelling alone. They also have a pool and it's not too far from Seminyak bars and fairly close to a nice beach. They offer free rides into town (when available), and a reasonable airport pick-up.

Steven - -> If your colleague isn't gay, then there is not much chance of staying at Villa Layang Bulan. However, there may be other places in the Seminyak area of Bali (rather an upscale area from what I can read/hear) where you may get the ambiance (gayish atmosphere) without the swish or patter of little high heel shoes (sorry - but my prejudices (perhaps from personal experience in other locals and in earlier generations) are now shining through.

Follow up: steventtp [msg]
26 Oct 2011, 00:19

I not sure he is gay or not.. But, I hope he is.. LOL

Follow up: Bmw69* [msg]
30 Oct 2011, 16:15

Try Spartacvs which is also a clothing optional resort in Saminyak and maybe your str8 friend will surprise you when he takes off his clothes or swims naked in the pool at midnight ;-)

Follow up: pipeliner3* [msg]
30 Oct 2011, 17:12

I also recommend Spartacvs----stayed there many times and the place is nice and convenient to most things. Lots of hot guys there also.

Follow up: steventtp [msg]
30 Oct 2011, 17:48

BMW: I dunno he married is to coverline or not. But he treat me really very nice.. I really wish he love me, although he is married, i also don't mind. As long as I know he got love me.. Btw, he will married next year..

Follow up: teebeeu§ [msg]
30 Oct 2011, 19:02

Villa Layang Bayang is great and there are a number of options at different prices... it is small and friendly and they look after you.... I was there in late July early August... plus it keeps you away from Kuta which is busy and no longer appealling!!!!

Follow up: fit_boy [msg]
30 Oct 2011, 22:44

Gay-owned adventure resort on Nusa Lembongan island (25 minutes by boat from Sanur in southern Bali) is:

Blue Corner Dive Resort
http://www.bluecornerdive.com

Follow up: Bmw69* [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 03:23

We would visit the dive resort if Fitboy was our clothing optional guide ;-)

Follow up: kylesj§ [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 06:50

So would I, if Fitboy was our clothing optional guide ;-)

Follow up: sunbuns99* [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 21:23

It's my first trip to Bali. I will go diving one or two days and am booking with Nautilus
http://www.nautilusdivingbali.com/ because I met a gay guy who's a dive instructor there on another site (www.Fridae.asia).


Teebeeu, It was you (if I recall) who recommended Villa Layang. I'm used to staying hostels so the idea of a group dorm room with all gay roommates is a turn-on.

If I like Bali, I'm sure to return again, and next time will go and try out Blue Corner Dive Resort that fit_boy mentioned. Thanks to you all for the advice.

Like any do something in Bali that they would highly recommend? Activities, sights, classes or temple visits, etc.
I'd like to learn about the Hindu religion or at least see it in action.
Is New Year's (first week in January) a special holiday or are there any events in Bali associated with that time?

KL (sunbuns)

Palm Springs: A great gay weekend trip or a week's vacation

Original posting: surfohio [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 09:23

I'll be in Palm Springs this weekend
my friends and I won a house for the weekend - super nice
any recommendations
fun bars? fun restaurants? cool coffee houses?
any cool dives? swank cocktail lounges? & the like
or any good places to hike - especially with some water or place to swim
thanks all


Many of the gay hotels and resorts have some type of day pass - -although the place you're staying may actually be much nicer. It's just that some of them are clothing optional, or have 'special sex zones' (sauna, backroom, and hidden garden or sunning areas where guys cruise for sex and engage in it).

CCBC (Cathedral City Boys Club) has a nice pool and jacuzzi area, and also it's own brand of sex zone, and the infamous walk. There is a day pass rate for pool only guests.
But it depends on who is there and day and time. If there's some gay event going on in PS on the weekend, then it's likely to be busy and have lots of naked men in and out of the pool.

Outside the city, there are some nice hiking areas, but I've only been led there and can't recall how to get there myself.
Use the Net to find more general info on the 29 Palms area or the Joshua Tree National Monument (I think it's about 1 hour's drive or less from PS.) Of course, there's the famous gondola up the mountain just northwest of the city.


Follow up: nakedinma [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 09:29

if you like steaks, try "the falls".

excellent food. we brought our own wine, (we had just been to napa) and the corkage fee was quite reasonable.

Follow up: sunbuns99* [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 21:37
If you have more time, I recommend driving over to see the Salton Sea (I'm not sure you can swim in it since it always seems to have dead fish and smells like brine.) But there is a State park on the eastern side for the Sea. If you head back eastward from the Salton Sea (State Hwy 22) you can also visit the Anza-Borrego State Park, the largest state park in CA (and one of the largest in the US (other than national parks). It has some great hiking spot not far from Borrego Springs), and should still be plenty warm to do them naked - if you feel brave enough. (I have done so -- for at least a few miles).

Heading further east toward San Diego is Julian, a little country-style alpine town, complete with antique shops, restaurants and sort of a cowboy (hickville) atmosphere. There is Cuyamaca State Park further inland, heading towards San Deigo.

(The last few recommended spots may be completely out of your travel plan - distance wise). So do your homework ... a bit more.

Enjoy .. Wish I was there ( again)...

Kelly

Follow up: sunbuns99* [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 21:37

Many of the gay hotels and resorts have some type of day pass - -although the place you're staying may actually be much nicer. It's just that some of them are clothing optional, or have 'special sex zones' (sauna, backroom, and hidden garden or sunning areas where guys cruise for sex and engage in it).
CCBC (Cathedral City Boys Club) has a nice pool and jacuzzi area, and also it's own brand of sex zone, and the infamous walk. There is a day pass rate for pool only guests.
But it depends on who is there and day and time. If there's some gay event going on in PS on the weekend, then it's likely to be busy and have lots of naked men in and out of the pool.

Outside the city, there are some nice hiking areas, but I've only been led there and can't recall how to get there myself.
Use the Net to find more general info on the 29 Palms area or the Joshua Tree National Monument (I think it's about 1 hour's drive or less from PS.) Of course, there's the famous gondola up the mountain just northwest of the city.

If you have more time, I recommend driving over to see the Salton Sea (I'm not sure you can swim in it since it always seems to have dead fish and smells like brine.) But there is a State park on the eastern side for the Sea. If you head back eastward from the Salton Sea (State Hwy 22) you can also visit the Anza-Borrego State Park, the largest state park in CA (and one of the largest in the US (other than national parks). It has some great hiking spot not far from Borrego Springs), and should still be plenty warm to do them naked - if you feel brave enough. (I have done so -- for at least a few miles).

Heading further east toward San Diego is Julian, a little country-style alpine town, complete with antique shops, restaurants and sort of a cowboy (hickville) atmosphere. There is Cuyamaca State Park further inland, heading towards San Deigo.

(The last few recommended spots may be completely out of your travel plan - distance wise). So do your homework ... a bit more.

Enjoy .. Wish I was there ( again)...

Kelly

Follow up: budcee [msg]
31 Oct 2011, 22:33

OK Guys. Remember this weekend is Pride Weekend and the town will be packed. Make sure you make reservation ASAP.

There will be lines of people waiting to get in the the gay bars.

We have always enjoyed dinner at
Davey's Hideaway Restaurant‎
292 East Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264-8824
(760) 320-4480

If you have never been here that the Tram to the top of the mountain, there is hiking up there and a beautiful view of PS. Just dress warm, it is 30 deg cooler up there.

There are 40+ gay resorts around most have day passes and are clothing optional (LOL).

Have fun

Follow up: steelearch [msg]
01 Nov 2011, 01:04

The hot/new place in town is LuLu, at South Palm Canyon and Arenas (one block over from PS's little "gay strip"). Good food, cute waiters, fun ambiance. Koffi is always busy, both "old" Koffi (N. Palm Canyon, just north of Alejo; hang out in back by the lawn) or "new" Koffi, on E. Palm Canyon, across from the old Biltmore.
Toucan's is consistently voted one of PS's best dive/tiki bars, although Sunday night is the big event (drag show...it draws hundreds, and a very mixed crowd. Get there at 7:30 for the 8:00 show, or be prepared to wait in a VERY long line). A lot of people also like Trio either for the bar or restaurant, though I think it's overpriced for what you get.
The leather scene, such as it is, is focused at the Barracks in Cathedral City, or to a lesser degree, the Toolshed on Sunny Dunes. Not to be missed: Sunday afternoon at Barracks! Basically any time after about 4.
Check on Adam4Adam (dot com) if you want to know about sex parties. And ask me which ones are more recommended!