Bali

[FunMan13]

Pedro,

You mean the nasty Kerobokan Prison on Jl Gn. Tangkuban Perahu? I am interested in that place also owned by Fame's owners. When in Bali, I always live in Batu Belig close to that area so going there will be the closest for me. Thanks.

Funman13.

Funman,

The same people that own Fame have the one in Kerobokan near the gaol, never negotiated there on my one visit.

Good luck.

Pedro.

[Pedros Needs]

Thanks Pedro. I consider myself a Bali veteran (been visiting since 2009) but I didn't know to negotiate. It just goes to show that one can learn something new everyday. No, I am not currently in Bali. I am stuck in the good o'LE USA wishing I am ANYWHERE but the USA.

I wonder if Riverview is negotiable too? Also, if getting a discount, will the quality of service be affected?

Funman13.

Funman,

Only been to Riverview a couple times not sure you can negotiate there but if you were ever able to it would be now.

The same people that own Fame have the one in Kerobokan near the gaol, never negotiated there on my one visit.

I have at Maharani and the one just around the corner on Sunset Rd as well as the one off Dew Sri with the 8 ball out the front.

Not that I am a cheapskate but I don't bother with the build up, nipple sucking, like to get straight down to action being old, usually out of there within the half hour.

I usually inform the mamasan I will be out in 30.

Good luck.

Pedro.

[FunMan13]

Here's a tip for you guys who love beef, especially Aussies & Yanks. Mongers have to eat too. The name of the restaurant is Brazilian Aussie BBQ, It is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian Churrascaria where they bring the different cuts of meat to your table. The beef is from Australia. They also have a great salad and soup bar. The cost is US $13 for regular and US $18 for prime meats. You can't get that price anywhere in the world.

Their address is Jl Beraban #12 in Legian. Their hours are 16:00-23:00. I go there two times (as soon as I arrive and just before I leave) on every trip since 2017 (I think). I was just there in January. They have another branch in Kuta near Poppies I but I have not been to that one.

Enjoy.

Funman13.

[FunMan13]

Thanks Pedro. I consider myself a Bali veteran (been visiting since 2009) but I didn't know to negotiate. It just goes to show that one can learn something new everyday. No, I am not currently in Bali. I am stuck in the good o'LE USA wishing I am ANYWHERE but the USA.

I wonder if Riverview is negotiable too? Also, if getting a discount, will the quality of service be affected?

Funman13.

Most businesses add on Tax and Service charged in Bali.

Suggest if you are in Bali now and attend Flame you will negotiate a good price regardless.

I am not a reg but have been there a few times, negotiated 650 down from 800 in times that we no where near as quite and desperate than they will be now I am certain.

Pedro.

[Pedros Needs]

I have a business property in Bali. Of course it's shut down now. I am anxious about it. So if anyone living in Bali finds out that foreigners can enter Bali, please post on this thread. I live in the USA (which probably means that I will not be allowed to enter even if Bali opens up), but my partner is a Singaporean living in Singapore. Thanks.

Funman13.

Bali is reporting they will open their borders around mid September.

The bigger issue maybe where you are coming from as indications for me (Australia) will not be allowed oversees departures for many months yet, possibly 2021.

Pedro.

[Bob Gelson]

I would love to be there now the pickings will be low as many have gone home to their family and villages.

They need your help, they are struggling so you will negotiate on favorable terms.

Be extremely careful as a lot of crime occurring in these desperate times.

Pedro.

I'll be here all of August, and spend most of my time in Indonesia anyway (although in a different region usually). Staying in Legian at the moment, and nearly everything is shut (not unexpected, but I like to play street roulette with ladies offering massages. Not really an option at the moment). Did drop by Flame in Seminyak the night I got here, usual transaction. Nothing out of the ordinary (the lady I had been seeing there the last 18 months whenever I was travelling through town doesn't seem be around anymore. Tika), although 10% off the usual prices at the moment.

If anyone has any leads on services still operating, or massage plus places other than Flame to give a go, let me know.

Not super worried about security / crime, but appreciate the advice regardless as it is something I sometimes take for granted. I take the usual precautions but I'm fairly intimidating from a height / build perspective. So never had any issues (here or any other Asian countries. I have a bad habit of wandering around dodgy parts of random cities without realizing haha). I'm super easy-going and friendly, just have resting-angry-face I guess?

[Pedros Needs]

I read somewhere that Flame Spa adds on tax & service charges. Is that true?

Funman13.

Most businesses add on Tax and Service charged in Bali.

Suggest if you are in Bali now and attend Flame you will negotiate a good price regardless.

I am not a reg but have been there a few times, negotiated 650 down from 800 in times that we no where near as quite and desperate than they will be now I am certain.

Pedro.

[FunMan13]

BangNibiru,

Please clear your in-box. I want to send you a PM. Thanks.

Funman13.

[FunMan13]

I read somewhere that Flame Spa adds on tax & service charges. Is that true?

Funman13.

[FunMan13]

I have a business property in Bali. Of course it's shut down now. I am anxious about it. So if anyone living in Bali finds out that foreigners can enter Bali, please post on this thread. I live in the USA (which probably means that I will not be allowed to enter even if Bali opens up), but my partner is a Singaporean living in Singapore. Thanks.

Funman13.

[Tommy Suharto]

Be extremely careful as a lot of crime occurring in these desperate times.

Pedro.

Yes, one hundred percent. Funny you say that. I hadn't realized it, but these times must be so tough for some in that they resort to stealing. I just got off the phone with a friend who got "dicopet" (robbed) this morning. Everything in her bag gone, phone, wallet, STNK, etc.

[Pedros Needs]

Will be there next week. Doesn't look like many are around though.

Any word on the situation? Any good spots to check out? Been a while since I was there.

I would love to be there now the pickings will be low as many have gone home to their family and villages.

They need your help, they are struggling so you will negotiate on favorable terms.

Be extremely careful as a lot of crime occurring in these desperate times.

Pedro.

[Bob Gelson]

Anybody on this board actually in Bali at this moment?

Will be there next week. Doesn't look like many are around though.

Any word on the situation? Any good spots to check out? Been a while since I was there.

[BenderOver]

Anybody on this board actually in Bali at this moment?

[Kodja]

The language is called Bahasa Indonesia, which means 'language of Indonesia'. Just saying the word bahasa by itself only means 'language'. If you want to shorten it, the correct term is 'Indonesian'.

The phase "Do you speak Bahasa?" is the colloquial and informal way of of asking do you speak Bahasa Indonesia. I have been speaking "Bahasa" as a second language for 40 years now so I feel I know what I am saying is correct.

The only people that have ever questioned me about this phrase are ones that have little to no experience of speaking "Bahasa". Once it is explained to them they get it and use it!