As the Balinese Hindus are preparing for the upcoming Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, the opulent The Stones – Legian, Bali welcomes you to experience a peaceful retreat in their comfortable accommodation on this most anticipated holy day of the year. While the New Year is commonly celebrated with grand festivities and lively parties, the … Read more
Every year, the Balinese celebrate Nyepi, the day of silence. It marks the start of a new Çaka Calendar year, this year falling on 22 March 2023. It is a day of self-reflection and meditation, where none on the island may work or even venture into the streets. With this 24-hour shutdown, the InterContinental Bali … Read more
Bali’s culinary scene welcomes an exciting new addition with the opening of Al Jazeerah Signature Bali, presenting an expansive vibrant venue that offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Opening just in time to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, the restaurant has also curated special Ramadan promotions. Conveniently located on Sunset Road, Al Jazeerah Signature Bali … Read more
Tucked away in the depths of Karangasem Regency, blending seamlessly into its village surrounds, is Samsara Living Museum. This one-of-a-kind museum aims to showcase elements of everyday life on the island and educate visitors on the ever-important ‘circle of life’ so central to rite and ritual among the Balinese Hindu. Samsara, the cycle of reincarnation. … Read more
How do Westerners open the New Year? With revelry. How do the Balinese open their own New Year? With a full day of silence, called Nyepi. But exactly what is Nyepi? It is the first day of the Saka calendar year and is also Bali’s day of silence. Here, Jean Couteau explains in detail the … Read more
Ceremony at Pura Jati Batur, Kintamani – by IB Putra Adnyana Many of Bali’s top reputed restaurants might sell food of international standards; their diners might be local and international celebrities, ministers, singers and sports stars, but by Balinese standards, believe me, these restaurants don’t quite cut it. Even the ones listed in this magazine. … Read more
Those seeking a serene getaway at a clifftop oasis during this year’s Balinese Day of Silence can head up to the luxurious five-star Karma Kandara, where they’ve curated a fantastic offer to accommodate your Nyepi experience on the island. If you’re looking to spend Hari Raya Nyepi in a different environment other than your own … Read more
Hari Raya Nyepi is upon us, the Balinese Day of Silence observed by the Balinese Hindus, which marks the New Year of the Saka calendar. To accommodate those not celebrating Nyepi yet still want to experience the magical atmosphere during the day of silence in utmost comfort, Bisma Eight has prepared an exquisite tranquil escape … Read more
Nestled on the highlands of the Buleleng Regency, Munduk Moding Plantation is an enchanting tropical sanctuary where the skies meet the open sea and the rolling mountains, a tranquil haven tucked amidst a working coffee plantation surrounded by Bali’s lush jungles. An award-winning five-star resort, Munduk Moding Plantation (MMP) was designed by prolific Bali architects … Read more
Tucked within The Trans Resort Bali, the property’s signature dining venue, ‘The Restaurant’, is the resort’s signature dining destination which is home to traditional delights and serves up an eclectic selection of Pan-Asian favourites that sure enough will ignite your senses. The dining venue invites guests to savour an Indonesian delicacy that is regarded as … Read more
