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)