Kwizien: A Surprise in Lovina!
Posted by admin on Aug 8, 2007
Food: Belgian, International – Price: moderate
The first time I ever visited Lovina I could not understand why people went there. Hotels that had not seen any maintenance for years, staff universally underpaid working at illegal slave rates, and very boring restaurants all with those universal tourist menus, the resulting food completely lacking in taste. Remnants of the above are still far too prevalent but the winds of change are blowing with an ever-increasing velocity. Those sprawling hotels, many with amazing sea-frontages, are being bought by new players, the places renovated, faulty bathrooms and swimming pools being repaired or updated, and professional staff hired at legal rates. Even the once dirty beach is being swept every morning. And the prices are still very low, compared to Bali’s southern areas. Great value! Read the rest of this entry »