5.6K Seeing the cheeky Bali monkeys should be somewhere near the top of your Indonesia bucket list, and the Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is the most popular place to do it. Almost 1,000 monkeys live at the Bali monkey forest! This is a 12 hectare (30 acre) jungle area surrounding an old 14th century Hindu … Read more

5.3K Thanks for looking! I put together this Bali temple guide and map after touring many of the Hindu temples in Bali over the course of the last few years. In contrast to most of Indonesia, which is generally Muslim, Bali is a Hindu-majority island, and most of the temples in Bali are open to … Read more

4.6K Kayu Putih is the name of a giant tree in central Bali that’s believed to be one of the island’s oldest and biggest trees. It’s a magnificent tree with a ‘fairy tale’ feel to it, like many other places in Bali. On some websites it’s also known as the ‘Kapok tree’ or ‘Bayan ancient … Read more

4.6K Indonesia is a wild and wonderful country of 17,000 islands, and many of the best things to do in Indonesia are off the beaten path. Everyone goes to Bali, which is an amazing island (don’t get me wrong!), but it’s been suffering from overtourism and overdevelopment for years. If you branch out to the … Read more

Inviting art lovers, cultural explorers and the creatively curious, Ubud Open Studios aims to showcase the wealth of the town’s creative industry by giving the public exclusive entry to the studios of renowned artists, designers and craftspeople. Taking place from 21 to 23 March 2024, the third edition of this annual event includes 50 local … Read more

Titik temu 2023 Made Chandra Putra Adnya 80 × 100 cm Acrilyc on canvas 2023 Classical Balinese painting is an authentic living tradition that has evolved over the centuries with artists introducing personal innovations to sacred religious images that function as a vital narrative role in the culture. During the past two decades, however, contemporary … Read more

Bali’s tourism industry seems to constantly be at a challenging crossroads. A perpetual tug-of-war between tradition and modernity, pulling at each other from opposite sides. Though ironically, both are equally necessary. It is rwa bhineda, the Balinese philosophy of duality, at work. Tourism has been growing for a century and despite how much of a … Read more

The island’s world-class food and beverage scene continues to grow and innovate, adding to the already fantastic variety of venues in which to eat, drink and enjoy. Brand new venues – be it a late-night speakeasy, the latest fine-dining destination or a comfy new café – are still popping up across Bali and herewith we … Read more

The aptly named Dome welcomes diners into the intriguing, bunker-esque space found adjacent to the poolside of Potato Head Studios. What was once the home of plant-based restaurant, Tanaman (set to reopen soon, watch this space), is now a cool and casual destination in which to enjoy natural wines and bites. Enthusiasts of architecture and … Read more

Since it opened in Seminyak back in 2014, Kilo Kitchen Bali has had an incredibly long-standing popularity among residents and visitors, consistently serving its brand of fusion cuisine to guests. Now, the restaurant has expanded its territories with the opening of Kilo Kitchen Pererenan. Catering to one of Bali’s up-and-coming neighbourhoods, Kilo Kitchen Pererenan welcomes … Read more