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women perfume said:

The history of perfume goes back to Egypt, although it was prevalent in East Asia as well. Early perfumes were based
on incense, not chemicals, so aromas were passed around through fumes. The Roman and Islamic cultures further
refined the harvesting and manufacturing of perfumery processes to include other aromatic ingredients.
Thus, the ancient Islamic culture marked the history of modern perfumery with the introduction of spices and herbs.
Fragrances and other exotic substances, such as Jasmine and Citruses, were adapted to be harvested in climates
outside of their indigenous Asia.
- 10 February 2007 at 1:37 am
Troy said:

Durian is the best fruit in the world!
Even in offseason you can find durians in the hilly side of Bali, small-sized and expensive, but for a real durianlover that’s no treshold to buy one.
Some Europeans think the durian stinks, but that’s a question of taste. And I think the taste is unique, erotic and unequalled.
Beside that the durian is alimentary.
Once you fall in love with a durian it will be a lifetime passion to taste the next one.
- 4 March 2007 at 9:55 pm
Rudolf said:

Dear Troy (or anybody else),
out of health and nutritional reasons I want to do another longer durian fasting.
That is what I had a few years ago in March at Bali – with old natural varieties, naturally grown, not drafted. Ripe fruits, falling down naturally from the trees ready to eat …
I thought that I would be a little bit late for this year … but now I read your statement, that durian can be found all over the year at Bali!
Could you please help me? Are you living permantly at Bali? Could you show/tell me the places or tell me anybody who knows and who could help?
I am not at Bali at this moment. On my last trip it took me quite some time to find a good durian spot at the Munduk (more northwest) area.
Thank you a lot for your help.
Rudolf from Germany
ruuber@web.de
- 11 March 2007 at 10:31 pm
Troy said:

Hi Rudolf,
Depending on the weather on Bali you can find durians in the cooler parts of Bali in the offseason.Travelling from Singaraja to Bedugul I found durians in May 2005 north of Bedugul. Mountain people sold the delicious fruit in stalls along the road. In the same year I bought durians near Tirtagangga. Also on the parkinglot of Tirtagangga Waterpalace there was an old lady selling ripe fruits. In April last year I saw lots of stalls with only durians, driving from Bedugul to Denpasar. And bought a huge one on the market of Amlapura. So you should be able to find durians in this part of the year on Bali. Otherwise ask at fruitstalls, the vendors will find one for you. Eat with care!
- 21 March 2007 at 10:37 pm
Uma said:

I am interested to go to Bali during durian season. When exactly is the range of the season? Even though there is durian year round I am interested to go when it is very abundant!!
Love,
Uma
- 4 April 2007 at 11:39 am
Troy said:

As the main article has been posted about 2 month ago, you can imagine that the durian season was at its peak early february this year. In general the durian season is on shortly after the rainy period on Bali. Great smell of ripe durian is filling the air. Have a nice bite!
- 8 April 2007 at 11:08 pm
sidarta said:

It is better to get durian directly from the durian fields. You will get much cheaper price and more durians to choose. You can go to Tabanan regency, in the district of Selemadeg, or villages around Lake Beratan, Buyan and Tamblingan. In Badung regency, you can find plenty of durian in the district of Petang, or around the villages of Plaga or Bongkasa. Cooler mountain regions such southern Buleleng, Bangli and western Karangasem are also the center of durian growers.
- 9 April 2007 at 12:39 pm
Bali Tour Guide said:

no durians…..for me
I hate durians…just from the smell make me sick..argghhhh
- 10 August 2007 at 8:01 am
Troy said:

It’s a pity you hate durians. But that’s also precisely what they can do: you love them intensely or you hate the smell and therefore the taste as well. For me they taste like paradise!
- 21 September 2007 at 5:05 pm
Neo said:

Troy and Sidarta, thanks for the great info on Bali Durians.
Is there any place/orchard with a guesthouse, where you can stay and get some fresh fallen durians during the night?
Who has the best durians on Bali (your opinion)?
Do you know which varieties are growing on Bali? I expect it is durio zibethinus, but is there also oxleyanus or the red fleshed graveolens?
Again thank you very much, any info much apreciated.
I love durian and will stay on the island during the first half of january. I assume it is in the midst of durian season?
Best wishes,
Neo
- 28 September 2007 at 9:56 pm
Troy said:

Dear Neo,
As Sidarta wrote, find yourself the cooler (mountain) parts of Bali, also Bedugul and surroudings, where you will meet vendors along the big roads selling fresh fallen durians.
I think the Balinese durian is indeed durio zibethinus. Other species can be found in Malaysia and Brunei or other parts of Indonesia (Kalimantan: durio dulcis). I don’t know of any guesthouse with a durianorchard as the big trees usely grow in the wild, because the need space. Lucky you to go to Bali in the durianseason!
- 7 November 2007 at 5:34 pm
6pakseb said:

im aiming for a durian safari very soon as well and it may be bali for me in january, i heard indonesia was cheaper than thailand,ive been to chantaburri, the world durian capital last june im a 34 year old fruitarian i will be travelling with my bike, Anyone to join me or help me find my way is greatly welcomed and appreciated sportly94928@yahoo.com
- 19 December 2007 at 5:26 pm
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