Bandung-born Chef Erna Nuryanti delivers excellence and elegance through her dessert and pastry creations at the luxury Uluwatu destination, Bulgari Resort Bali. Professional kitchens are very much a male-dominated world, but Chef Erna’s infallible expertise has helped her rise to the top of her field and gain the the utmost respect from her colleagues. As … Read more
A trip to Flores beckons an adventurous exploration across the natural wonders of the ‘Cape of Flowers’. There’s no better way to do that than to embark on a two-day expedition on the lavish AYANA Lako di’a, the luxury yacht of the award-winning five-star resort, AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach. Guests can reserve one cabin of … Read more
Since its establishment, MĀUA Nusa Penida has quickly become a top luxury accommodation choice on the neighbouring island of Nusa Penida. Praised for its outstanding hospitality, exquisite landscapes and opulent villas, the resort has now unveiled its latest accommodation option with the new Junior Suite. Housing a total of 16 Junior Suites, each 47 sqm … Read more
If you’re a fan of hard seltzers, you’ll be ecstatic to know that a new brand has entered the Indonesian market, making its explosive debut in Bali: Everyday Weekend, renowned for its refreshing flavours perfect for scorching, sun-drenched days in Bali. Founded by Jeremy Maclaurin on New Zealand shores in 2020, the award-winning brand has … Read more
An aptly timed art exhibition is on display at the classic Ubud resort, Amandari. Created in collaboration with NONFRASA Gallery, ‘Repurposing: Paradise’ features curated pieces that question the island’s status as a ‘paradise’, presenting an artistic commentary on this long-held reputation. On display from 4 May to 30 June 2024, the exhibition features works by … Read more
The Ubud Food Festival (UFF) is set to fire up once again from 31 May to 2 June 2024, with this year’s central Food Market opening up for free entry and welcoming foodies to sip, savour and mingle at the festival’s heart, Taman Kuliner. Of course, this is just one aspect of UFF, as all … Read more
Indonesia is one of the biggest contributors of food waste in the world. According to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry the largest portion of waste (30,8% in 2020) is food waste. Food waste ending up on landfills is highly problematic because it emits methane which is not only an extremely harmful greenhouse gas but … Read more
As one travels further east into the Indonesian archipelago, the lands become more raw, rural and rugged. Sumba is the perfect example of this. Though only an 80-minute flight from Bali, it is vastly different: just that extra step, that slightest seclusion, has left this island perceptibly more primeval. To visit Sumba is to take … Read more
Nestled amidst the mesmerising beauty of Sumba, Cap Karoso stands as a tropical Eden, gracefully tucked along the pristine shores of the eponymous Karoso Beach. With a commitment to community engagement and sustainability, this eco-conscious haven boasts 44 rooms and 20 villas, including a sprawling three-hectare organic farm. Set against coral sands lapped by turquoise … Read more
In the heart of Tambolaka, the primary gateway into Sumba Barat Daya, Sima Hotel Sumba opens its doors to travellers seeking to explore this stunning destination of eastern Indonesia. A short, 12-minute drive from Tambolaka Airport takes you to this premier, four-star hotel, made to be a comfortable and modern retreat catering to the tastes of … Read more
