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The summer season has arrived! A time when families from around the world will soon descend upon the island of Bali for their midyear family vacation. If you’re travelling in large groups, you’ll surely need to find spacious lodging that can accommodate everyone comfortably. The newly-opened Nara Villa Canggu presents the perfect choice for families … Read more
If you’re planning on treating your family to a wholesome holiday in Bali, there’s a brand-new villa that recently opened in the heart of Legian. Prominent management group, Ini Vie Hospitality, presents Eight Palms Villa, a cosy and homey accommodation that boasts an intimate family escape concept catered towards vacationing families. Opened in April 2022, … Read more
Emerging female Balinese contemporary painter Luh Gede Gita Sangita Yasa has seemingly materialised from anonymity and appeared on the Bali art scene. After five years living in West Java, studying fine art at the Institute of Technology Bandung, she returned in 2020 to live in Batubulan, Bali. However, media exposure in international magazines and exhibitions … Read more
Located in the deep, northern valley of the Ayung River, planted within the jungle, is the new Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape. Opening its doors on 14 June 2022, this boutique property invites guests to immerse themselves in Bali’s natural surroundings through sustainable design and their pioneering “no walls, no doors” concept. The entire resort … Read more
Finally, Desa Potato Head is complete. On 28 June, the 58-suite artisan property formerly known as Katamama reopened its doors, rebranded as Potato Head Suites. This is a significant moment for the ‘Desa’, or village, as this marks the first time the beachfront complex has been open in its entirety. When the boutique hotel first … Read more
This summer holiday, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran invites sun-chasers to indulge in the ultimate island life and immerse themselves in a charming tropical summer on the island of the Gods. The resort encourages guests to savour the beauty of the golden hour with its own spin on Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts’ global programme, Au … Read more
The best hikes in Indonesia feature smoking volcano craters, giant waterfalls, magnificent jungles, and exotic wildlife that can’t be found anywhere else on earth. This island nation is home to 400 volcanoes, more than any other country in the world, and most of these are open to tourists for hiking. Even though the most popular … Read more
Collecting and curating art is an art in itself. In Bali alone, a foray into the art world can be daunting for buyers — where does one begin? Hoping to bridge this gap, ReservoArt Concept Store has curated works from both national and international artists, beautifully displayed in their chic Seminyak showroom, to help art … Read more
Journalist Eric Buvelot and socio-ethnologist Jean Couteau have recorded 20 hours of discussion about changes that have happened in Bali since the 70’s. The conversation was structured and segmented according to many different aspects of Balinese life, mostly from a socio-historical perspective, to trace all the overturning in Balinese mores since 50 years, when modernity … Read more
There are six different species of dangerous / venomous snakes in Bali, and many more non-venomous species living on this popular tourist island of Indonesia. However, snake worries don’t need to ruin your Bali holiday. Snakes are rarely a problem in the touristy areas of Bali, and they’re usually very reluctant to bite unless they’re … Read more
