From 10-18 April 2023, Sydney-based celebrity Chef Luca Ciano will be taking over InterContinental Bali Resort’s exquisite Mediterranean restaurant, Bella Cucina. The guest chef will be presenting his signature take on traditional Italian and Mediterranean cuisine through wine dinners, a Sunday brunch and cooking demos. This will in fact be a return visit for Chef […]
Easter is only a few weeks away so it’s best to start planning your Easter festivities today! Lucky for you, Uluwatu’s prominent clifftop resort, Karma Kandara, has prepared exciting happenings this Easter holiday. With everyone’s favourite springtime holiday fast approaching, Karma Kandara has announced the return of its annual Easter Festival 2023. From 5-11 April […]
Do you instinctively know if something is right or possibly more easily feel it when something is wrong? Do you stop and go “hmmm, that ain’t quite right”. Or are you a “shrugger” and just say it’s really not you business? I’m afraid I am very much one of the former. I spend a lot […]
Whether seeking some tranquility from Bali’s busying crowds, or a cosy refuge for rural explorations, this boutique beachfront accommodation, Mayo Resort, welcomes guests into their cosy nook on the island’s northern coastline. Exuding the charm of yesterday’s Bali, Mayo Resort has tucked itself between two of the island’s most sought after environments. On one side, […]
Bali’s vast geographical landscape has no limits when it comes to exploring. From the bustling south, the majestic mountains of the east to the wilderness of the west. However, despite once being the gateway to the island, the north Bali coastline seems the least journeyed and explored, and many wonder if north Bali is worth […]
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 – […]