Lombok is an island full of crazy adventures only an hour’s flight away from Bali. I spent almost two weeks on the island, exploring the best things to do in Lombok. I visited amazing waterfalls, trekked Mount Rinjani, and explored the south coast near Kuta Lombok. THINGS TO DO IN LOMBOK: THE BUCKET LIST I […]
Beginning with a mission to conserve the critically-endangered Bali starling, over the years the Begawan Foundation has itself grown alongside the population of Bali’s endemic bird. Their operations centred in Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, have become breeding grounds, not only for starlings, but for youth education and regenerative farming programs, all of which work in synergy […]
Behind the famed Pura Ulun Danau Beratan, a mosque stands tall in the distance The holy month of Ramadan begins on 23 March. So, it is a perfect occasion to ponder about the way religious tolerance functions (or mis-functions) in Bali. I am using these two words because it is part of conventional wisdom – […]
If you’ve ever dreamt of becoming a pilot, this is now possible in Bali. The Bali International Flight Academy, or BIFA for short, has introduced a new ‘Private Pilot License – Executive’ (PPL-E) program, a private flight pilot certification. BIFA, established in 2009, is considered to be one of Indonesia’s best pilot schools. Since its […]
Savour an innovative presentation of plant-based Latin-inspired dining on the iconic shores of Kuta Beach as Australian-based Lona Misa restaurant collaborates with Kuta Social Club, the premier rooftop destination of Mamaka by Ovolo, for a two-day dining event. Located in South Yarra, Lona Misa presents a rebellious renaissance from root to stem, having been awarded […]
In collaboration with Plastik Kembali, a Lombok-based circular art and homeware design company, W Bali – Seminyak resort unveils “Reimagining Plastic Waste: LAND | SEA | SKY”, an art exhibition that showcases recycled plastic waste with applied artistic innovation and creativity. Launched on Friday, 17 March 2023, the exhibition is held at W Bali – […]