Perhaps the most feared of all of Bali’s supernatural phenomenons is the leyak (or leak), the ‘witches’ and practitioners of black magic. Ajian Pangleyakan is the study of Balinese sorcery. It is considered an ancient art and study into the realms of Bali’s niskala, or ‘unseen’, world. There is a lontar (palm leaf manuscript) on Aji […]
Sustainability is, thankfully, all the rage these days, as people finally get to grips with their personal and corporate responsibilities to the planet and to the communities in which they live. Some people measure their personal carbon footprint to try to limit the damage they do to the environment through travelling by plane, train or […]
Negroni Week was launched back in 2013 by Imbibe Magazine in celebration of one of the world’s most beloved cocktails, as a means to raise money for charitable causes around the world. Since then, Negroni Week has expanded from around 120 participating venues to now thousands of venues worldwide. This special initiative has managed to […]
ULTRA Beach Bali, one of the biggest annual music festivals is set to make its return in 2023! This year, the highly anticipated event will take place high on the perch of the Jimbaran lifestyle and leisure destination, Locca Sea House. ULTRA Beach, the tropical waterfront festival concept by the globally renowned ULTRA Worldwide brand […]
Arak. It is the drink of both celebration and ceremony here in Bali, used at social as well as religious gatherings. Needless to say it has its role and part to play in everyday life on the island — it is, quite literally, the spirit of Bali. However, its initial introduction into ‘modern life’ was […]
An impressive stairway, lined by vibrant carvings of mythical dragons, marks the entrance to this important temple, found on the dusty mountainsides of Buleleng Regency, north Bali. As a kahyangan jagat, or universal temple, Pura Melanting is visited by all Balinese Hindus, especially those in search of success in business. The history of this temple […]
NOW! Bali recently launched Volume 3 of its annual publication series, TIMELESS Bali. This limited-edition magazine focuses on the elements of Bali that are considered to be ‘timeless’, with an editorial focus on the history, culture and nature of the island. The series began in 2021, during the pandemic, as a way to share and […]
Padma Resort Legian returns with yet another exciting entry in their Padma Musical Concert series. Their upcoming event will surely pique the interest of the most discerning jazz connoisseurs as internationally-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated and Bali-born jazz pianist, Joey Alexander is set to perform as a musical trio, Joey Alexander & Friends. The limited two-night concert will […]
W Bali – Seminyak’s renowned flame-grilled dining destination, FIRE Restaurant, returns with its special monthly Ember by Fire brunch. Held every first Sunday of the month, this upcoming brunch ritual is a special one as they collaborate with Kohaku, an artisanal Japanese desserts brand that specialises in confectionary pieces crafted using traditional methods. Held on […]
Images courtesy of PRETT ART Colourful, light-hearted and cute, I was immediately captured by the art of Venty Vergianti. Her delightful pint-sized clay figurines, distinguished by jubilant emotions and childlike faces with open mouths, either smiling or bursting with laughter while sporting radiantly glazed caps, encapsulate an undeniably scrumptious art recipe. Their rotund bellies are […]