Discover the Circle of Life at Samsara Living Museum

Discover the Circle of Life at Samsara Living Museum

Tucked away in the depths of Karangasem Regency, blending seamlessly into its village surrounds, is Samsara Living Museum. This one-of-a-kind museum aims to showcase elements of everyday life on the island and educate visitors on the ever-important ‘circle of life’ so central to rite and ritual among the Balinese Hindu. Samsara, the cycle of reincarnation. … Read more

What is Nyepi? Understanding Bali’s Day of Silence

What is Nyepi? Understanding Bali’s Day of Silence

How do Westerners open the New Year? With revelry. How do the Balinese open their own New Year? With a full day of silence, called Nyepi. But exactly what is Nyepi? It is the first day of the Saka calendar year and is also Bali’s day of silence. Here, Jean Couteau explains in detail the … Read more

Food for the Gods – NOW! Bali

Food for the Gods – NOW! Bali

Ceremony at Pura Jati Batur, Kintamani – by IB Putra Adnyana Many of Bali’s top reputed restaurants might sell food of international standards; their diners might be local and international celebrities, ministers, singers and sports stars, but by Balinese standards, believe me, these restaurants don’t quite cut it. Even the ones listed in this magazine. … Read more

Retreat to the Clifftop Karma Kandara This Nyepi

Retreat to the Clifftop Karma Kandara This Nyepi

Those seeking a serene getaway at a clifftop oasis during this year’s Balinese Day of Silence can head up to the luxurious five-star Karma Kandara, where they’ve curated a fantastic offer to accommodate your Nyepi experience on the island. If you’re looking to spend Hari Raya Nyepi in a different environment other than your own … Read more

Experience a Silent Escape in Ubud with Bisma Eight

Experience a Silent Escape in Ubud with Bisma Eight

Hari Raya Nyepi is upon us, the Balinese Day of Silence observed by the Balinese Hindus, which marks the New Year of the Saka calendar. To accommodate those not celebrating Nyepi yet still want to experience the magical atmosphere during the day of silence in utmost comfort, Bisma Eight has prepared an exquisite tranquil escape … Read more

LOMBOK ITINERARY: 5-DAYS OF ADVENTURES

LOMBOK ITINERARY: 5-DAYS OF ADVENTURES

Lombok is an island full of crazy adventures only an hour’s flight away from Bali. I visited amazing waterfalls, trekked Mount Rinjani, and explored the south coast near Kuta Lombok. I’ve been lucky enough to adventure on Lombok on three separate visits now. I’ve created this Lombok Itinerary specifically for those spending I know many … Read more

Munduk Moding Plantation: A Tropical Sanctuary Where Nature Creates Art

Munduk Moding Plantation: A Tropical Sanctuary Where Nature Creates Art

Nestled on the highlands of the Buleleng Regency, Munduk Moding Plantation is an enchanting tropical sanctuary where the skies meet the open sea and the rolling mountains, a tranquil haven tucked amidst a working coffee plantation surrounded by Bali’s lush jungles. An award-winning five-star resort, Munduk Moding Plantation (MMP) was designed by prolific Bali architects … Read more

Savour The Trans Resort Bali’s Flavourful Sop Buntut

Savour The Trans Resort Bali’s Flavourful Sop Buntut

Tucked within The Trans Resort Bali, the property’s signature dining venue, ‘The Restaurant’, is the resort’s signature dining destination which is home to traditional delights and serves up an eclectic selection of Pan-Asian favourites that sure enough will ignite your senses. The dining venue invites guests to savour an Indonesian delicacy that is regarded as … Read more