Bali

[Roger Sideways]

Been in Bali a few days, pretty disappointed to be honest. I'm not much into working girls, but I love having a massage with a happy ending.

Been to over seven spas and not so much as a sniff of a handjob. The best I have been offered is a bum massage, that didn't lead anywhere.

So does anyone know how it works here, for a happy ending? Its the only place I've been in Asia where a happy ending is not the norm after a massage.

Going to try Onassis spa in the next day or two. Will post a FR after that.

Onassis is full service and very expensive. There are several full service places that offer just as good service at around 1/3 the price.

Swell in Kerobokan and Body Arum in Renon (close to Sanur) are two places that specifically offer happy ending massages only.

[Roger Sideways]

Will be in Bali for a couple of days. Staying at Nusa Dua. Any mongering places close by. Fishbowls, massage parlous would be helpful.

Last time around was with a group so couldn't explore much.

Thanks.

Some of the massage places might offer more than a massage, and plenty of girls on wechat. For fishbowls head over to Sanur which is about 20 minutes away across the toll road.

[Member #4551]

Been in Bali a few days, pretty disappointed to be honest. I'm not much into working girls, but I love having a massage with a happy ending.

Been to over seven spas and not so much as a sniff of a handjob. The best I have been offered is a bum massage, that didn't lead anywhere.

So does anyone know how it works here, for a happy ending? Its the only place I've been in Asia where a happy ending is not the norm after a massage.

Going to try Onassis spa in the next day or two. Will post a FR after that.

I'm in Ubud at beginning if Sept, and not holding out much hope.

[Irishal]

Been in Bali a few days, pretty disappointed to be honest. I'm not much into working girls, but I love having a massage with a happy ending.

Been to over seven spas and not so much as a sniff of a handjob. The best I have been offered is a bum massage, that didn't lead anywhere.

So does anyone know how it works here, for a happy ending? Its the only place I've been in Asia where a happy ending is not the norm after a massage.

Going to try Onassis spa in the next day or two. Will post a FR after that.

[Always09]

Will be in Bali for a couple of days. Staying at Nusa Dua. Any mongering places close by. Fishbowls, massage parlous would be helpful.

Last time around was with a group so couldn't explore much.

Thanks.

[Rob Jones]

Been there before, and will be going again around Eid hols with a Occasionally partner who will go off on excursions and mountain trekking and so on.

Seems a bit of a sleepy place, but wondered if there were any hidden gems for massage with extras!? I've also heard about 'beer massage' in Bali, and again keen to know if there's such a thing in Ubud.

Hi,

I think the Eid holidays are over for the year, probably late June early July this year, my wife is Muslim so I know they are over. Maybe you are going when the Independence day, 17th August.

[Member #4551]

Been there before, and will be going again around Eid hols with a Occasionally partner who will go off on excursions and mountain trekking and so on.

Seems a bit of a sleepy place, but wondered if there were any hidden gems for massage with extras!? I've also heard about 'beer massage' in Bali, and again keen to know if there's such a thing in Ubud.

[Rob Jones]

Hello Indonesian experts,
I'll be visiting Bali again next week after a long long time, and in the process of setting myself up with the chance to get to know Indo/Balinese culture better, I struck a few Tinder dates with girls who are not prostitutes (at least according to my p4p-sense and/or what they say about themselves).

So my question is: in order to present yourself as friendly yet proper, what's the best way to greet a "regular" Indonesian girl who you're meeting for the first time in a public place?
Kiss on the cheek, handshake, respectful distance, somersaults?

If it matters, I'm a younger looking 39 years old and they're in the 24 to 32 age range.

You can count on me posting a full report of my experiences.
thank you,
Ryo.

Hi,

Last year using Badoo and Tagged (Hi-5) I met 3 local girls and after some conversations they knew why I was there and what they could expect. In regards to meeting in public a handshake is fine. Dressing well and displaying good manners will score you brownie points. Referring to them as M'Bak pronounced like mmaaa is respectful and they may call you Mas, if not Balinese and Bli if Balinese. Pretty much other then holding hands any public displays of affection is frowned upon if they are "good girls". Good behaviour in public will be rewarded as by my experience the longest I was in my room with any of them clothed was about 5 minutes.

Be careful not to fall for the girls or lead them on that you are marrying material as it will cause them to lose face or you may have a fairly ferocious stalker on your hands.

Good luck and waiting to read your reports.

Rob.

[Pak Mike]

Hello Indonesian experts,
I'll be visiting Bali again next week after a long long time, and in the process of setting myself up with the chance to get to know Indo/Balinese culture better, I struck a few Tinder dates with girls who are not prostitutes (at least according to my p4p-sense and/or what they say about themselves).

So my question is: in order to present yourself as friendly yet proper, what's the best way to greet a "regular" Indonesian girl who you're meeting for the first time in a public place?
Kiss on the cheek, handshake, respectful distance, somersaults?

If it matters, I'm a younger looking 39 years old and they're in the 24 to 32 age range.

You can count on me posting a full report of my experiences.
thank you,
Ryo.

I have had a few years living in various parts of Indonesia and would suggest a handshake, or respectful distance with eye contact and a friendly smile.

[Robert Long]

Talking about accommodation, can anyone tell me what I should pay for a couple of months in Sanur? I checked Airbnb and it looks like about US $650-800 per month for clean, modern 1-room that has ac and WiFi and is within walking distance of the fishbowls and a few bars / convenience stores. This is for March / April next year.

Will I do better than that booking a short stay and then doing a deal for the rest of the time? Do many of the hotels there have kitchens you can use?

I'd like to pay about $400 if possible but at that price I'm seeing "be aware there is no hot water", "fan cooled", "only 30 minutes to the nearest bar", "must like roaches" etc.

Grateful for any local info / pointers.

Negotiations are well accepted in Bali. You can work it and get it down to $400. A month.

RL.

[Ryo Saeba]

Hello Indonesian experts,
I'll be visiting Bali again next week after a long long time, and in the process of setting myself up with the chance to get to know Indo/Balinese culture better, I struck a few Tinder dates with girls who are not prostitutes (at least according to my p4p-sense and/or what they say about themselves).

So my question is: in order to present yourself as friendly yet proper, what's the best way to greet a "regular" Indonesian girl who you're meeting for the first time in a public place?
Kiss on the cheek, handshake, respectful distance, somersaults?

If it matters, I'm a younger looking 39 years old and they're in the 24 to 32 age range.

You can count on me posting a full report of my experiences.
thank you,
Ryo.

[Chalmers]

Talking about accommodation, can anyone tell me what I should pay for a couple of months in Sanur? I checked Airbnb and it looks like about US $650-800 per month for clean, modern 1-room that has ac and WiFi and is within walking distance of the fishbowls and a few bars / convenience stores. This is for March / April next year.

Will I do better than that booking a short stay and then doing a deal for the rest of the time? Do many of the hotels there have kitchens you can use?

I'd like to pay about $400 if possible but at that price I'm seeing "be aware there is no hot water", "fan cooled", "only 30 minutes to the nearest bar", "must like roaches" etc.

Grateful for any local info / pointers.

[Albert9989]

Thank you, Roger! I don't mind paying a bit more, and giving tips for good service. What would be the best time to find a good selection at the fishbowls? Do you have any favorites (I have most of the addresses noted from the forum and the X house map)? I'm assuming that all hotels in the area are girl friendly so for the reason you noted, I might skip the Mercur. I'm not really a beach person and I can't decide if I want to spend four days in Sanur, or spend 2 nights in Sanur and 2 in Kuta / Legian. I would like to have at least one evening out in Kuta to see the action but I guess I can always take Uber or Grab back to Sanur at 2:00 AM.

I have sent $ in for a membership. As soon as it is activated (approx. 2 weeks), I would will PM you for some contacts.

Thanks!

Hi,

Regarding hotel in Sanur area, I can advise Hotel Jati and Home Stay on Jl. Danau Tamblingan 168 - 170, I stayed there last year, less than 40 €, very nice typical Balinese villas, may be it could be a good option.

[GreenToad]

I've stayed at the Mercure. Girl friendly, although a lot of families stay there too. There are two pools and beach access if you want to spend some time with your friends outside the bedroom. It's also walking distance (less than 10 minutes) to several x-houses.

Getting take-out from the fishbowls is possible, but the papasan will charge you a bit more than the standard 200 K (eg 250 or 300) and the girls will expect a tip.

There are lots of girls on wechat in the Sanur area as well who are happy to visit hotels for 300 k or thereabouts. Let me know if you would like some contacts.

Thank you, Roger! I don't mind paying a bit more, and giving tips for good service. What would be the best time to find a good selection at the fishbowls? Do you have any favorites (I have most of the addresses noted from the forum and the X house map)? I'm assuming that all hotels in the area are girl friendly so for the reason you noted, I might skip the Mercur. I'm not really a beach person and I can't decide if I want to spend four days in Sanur, or spend 2 nights in Sanur and 2 in Kuta / Legian. I would like to have at least one evening out in Kuta to see the action but I guess I can always take Uber or Grab back to Sanur at 2:00 AM.

I have sent $ in for a membership. As soon as it is activated (approx. 2 weeks), I would will PM you for some contacts.

Thanks!

[Roger Sideways]

I will be in Bali for four days in December (I haven't been there in many years). I'm thinking of spending two days in Sanur at either Takso, Akana boutique, Nutah Bale, or Mercur and then Kuta / Legian for two days. Sanur seems like it might be a bit quiet for me but I like the idea of X houses and fishbowls. I would ideally like to select a girl at a fishbowl or X house and bring her back to my hotel for an unrushed 2 or 3 hours. Will girls be willing to do this (I expect this will cost me a bit more)? Can anyone comment on my hotel choices?

Thoughts and suggestions much appreciated.

I've stayed at the Mercure. Girl friendly, although a lot of families stay there too. There are two pools and beach access if you want to spend some time with your friends outside the bedroom. It's also walking distance (less than 10 minutes) to several x-houses.

Getting take-out from the fishbowls is possible, but the papasan will charge you a bit more than the standard 200 K (eg 250 or 300) and the girls will expect a tip.

There are lots of girls on wechat in the Sanur area as well who are happy to visit hotels for 300 k or thereabouts. Let me know if you would like some contacts.