Renowned for its commitment to using only the finest natural ingredients with sustainable practices in its beauty products, Sensatia Botanicals expands its products with the release of its newest line: the Natural Kids Care Collection. Expertly formulated to cater for children aged 5 to 12 years old with sensitive skin types, this new collection by … Read more
Having debuted with great success in 2022, Ubud Open Studios makes it much-anticipated return this year from 28-29 April 2023, with two days of their uniquely crafted experience that grants exclusive access into Bali’s renowned creative industries. This one-of-a-kind experience is being produced by Elami and Co, an organisation best known for putting together the … Read more
Held annually, the Bali Arts Festival is the cultural highlight of the year. This month-long festival is a showcase of Balinese art, music, dance and literature. The Bali Arts Festival 2023 will be held between 18 June and 16 July, at Taman Werdhi Budaya Art Centre (Bali Art Center), marking the festival’s 45 year anniversary. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 – … Read more
