Certified Professional Midwife, Ibu Robin Lim, founded Yayasan Bumi Sehat (Healthy Earth Mother Foundation) in 1995, and though starting by providing reproductive healthcare services to local communities, their good work transcends these boundaries with operations in four clinics in Indonesia and two in the Philippines. Their ‘mothership’ in Bali is based in Nyuh Kuning, Ubud, … Read more
Margaret Barry is the Founder and CEO of Bali Children Foundation (BCF), her efforts through the foundation have helped thousands of children in Bali and other areas of Indonesia. “I started the work in October 2002 after the first Bali Bomb. Witnessing the heroic and successful efforts of volunteers helping the injured, I thought that … Read more
Photo courtesy of Eco Tourism Bali Without a doubt, the food and beverage scene in Bali has become a tourist draw in its own right. From local cuisine to daytime cafés and fine dining restaurants, the island is abuzz with enticing culinary experiences at all scales. Still, Bali is yet to be officially recognised for … Read more
5K The amazing Kelingking beach hike and cliff point is easily the most famous location in Nusa Penida, and probably one of the most iconic pictures in all of Bali. This spot has been nicknamed the Kelingking ‘T-Rex’ because of how the uniquely-shaped cliff looks like a giant rock dinosaur with jaws wide open. It’s … Read more
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
