A carnivorous new weekend indulgence has launched at Chupacabras, Ubud’s latest South American grill dining destination. Collaborating with Australian premium wagyu beef supplier, Westholme, Chupacabras presents their All-You-Can-Eat Beef Brunch, taking place every Saturday afternoon. The brunch takes on an a la carte format, eight unique and specially curated dishes able to be ordered as … Read more
Roosterfish Beach Club at Pandawa Beach invites guests to dive into the excitement of their Haunted Ocean Brunch on 3 November 2024, offering a spine-tingling day of thrilling fun for the whole family. The brunch looks to transform Roosterfish Beach Club into an eerily mystical getaway, ensuring everyone can enjoy spooktacular experiences with free entry. … Read more
Experience a magical celebration of Diwali in Bali, the Hindu festival of lights, at Karma Kandara on Thursday, 31 October 2024. This auspicious day will be brought to life at the resort’s iconic Temple Lounge with a specially-prepared Diwali Dinner 2024. Where better to celebrate the festival of lights than under starry skies, overlooking the … Read more
Finishing touches, a mask maker applies a shining coat of paint to his Hanuman mask – Photo by IB Putra Adnyana Mask carvers are one of Bali’s most important artisans. Through their delicate creations, these skilled craftsmen give life to the characters on Bali’s ritual dance stage. Of course, on the island of the gods, … Read more
Sang Hyang Dedari, by IB Putra Adnyana During a Balinese ceremony or performance, it’s not uncommon to see someone fall into a trace. This is known as kerauhan, during which it is believed that a spirit is now in control of someone’s mind and body. This may be hard to fathom for many people, but … Read more
Being an island filled with mysticism, Bali is no stranger to ghost stories and eerie folklore. In fact, it’s practically part of the culture on the island. Both positive and negative forces must exist on the island simultaneously for balance to exist, this the philosophy of Rwa Bhineda – the balance of opposites. Ngeleak/Tarian Penyihir … Read more
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year to dress up! Halloween in Bali is filled with huge parties and celebrations – both for families and party-goers — where the island’s festive folk dress up, slap on face paint and find the liveliest fiestas around town. With the island now open and venues back in full-swing, Halloween … Read more
A cultural spectacle unfolded on 21 September 2024 as the Green School Foundation held their annual ‘IGNITE Fundraising Gala’. The distinguished event, held in the royal palace of Puri Agung Kerambitan, Tabanan, was a magical experience from start to finish, featuring extravagant presentations of Balinese dance, music, art and cuisine. The mission of the Green … Read more
Photo by Edward Speirs Across the Badung Strait lies three special islands off the coast of mainland Bali. The now famous Nusa Penida, a large and rugged isle that has become a mainstream day-tripper destination, and the two smaller islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Between Lembongan and Ceningan, a unique aspect of local … Read more
Deep in the Payangan countryside, 20 minutes north of central Ubud, an escapist’s dining destination stands at the edge of rice fields. Reimagining the classic farm-to-table experience, Begawan Biji instead invites guests to take a seat by the farmlands themselves, to relish in a modern take on Indonesian and Asian flavours in a stunning and … Read more
