Finally, Desa Potato Head is complete. On 28 June, the 58-suite artisan property formerly known as Katamama reopened its doors, rebranded as Potato Head Suites. This is a significant moment for the ‘Desa’, or village, as this marks the first time the beachfront complex has been open in its entirety. When the boutique hotel first … Read more
This summer holiday, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran invites sun-chasers to indulge in the ultimate island life and immerse themselves in a charming tropical summer on the island of the Gods. The resort encourages guests to savour the beauty of the golden hour with its own spin on Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts’ global programme, Au … Read more
The best hikes in Indonesia feature smoking volcano craters, giant waterfalls, magnificent jungles, and exotic wildlife that can’t be found anywhere else on earth. This island nation is home to 400 volcanoes, more than any other country in the world, and most of these are open to tourists for hiking. Even though the most popular … Read more
Collecting and curating art is an art in itself. In Bali alone, a foray into the art world can be daunting for buyers — where does one begin? Hoping to bridge this gap, ReservoArt Concept Store has curated works from both national and international artists, beautifully displayed in their chic Seminyak showroom, to help art … Read more
Journalist Eric Buvelot and socio-ethnologist Jean Couteau have recorded 20 hours of discussion about changes that have happened in Bali since the 70’s. The conversation was structured and segmented according to many different aspects of Balinese life, mostly from a socio-historical perspective, to trace all the overturning in Balinese mores since 50 years, when modernity … Read more
There are six different species of dangerous / venomous snakes in Bali, and many more non-venomous species living on this popular tourist island of Indonesia. However, snake worries don’t need to ruin your Bali holiday. Snakes are rarely a problem in the touristy areas of Bali, and they’re usually very reluctant to bite unless they’re … Read more
The beautiful, exotic Nusa Penida island lies just 25 kilometers from Bali, the most famous tourist destination in Indonesia. Nusa Penida is a much smaller island than Bali, but it has some of the most amazing scenery in the entire Bali province (which it’s part of). We’ve visited Penida more than a dozen times over … Read more
Uluwatu is a scenic, hilly area in the southwest corner of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. It’s named for a famous temple perched on the cliffs, but there are lots of other things to do in Uluwatu Bali than just see the temple! This area is known for its blue waves, white sand beaches, impressive sea cliffs, … Read more
The Mount Batur hike in Kintamani, Bali is one of the most popular and enjoyable sunrise trekking experiences you can have in Indonesia. It’s not very hard to do the Mount Batur Bali trek from any part of the island, and the guided trek takes you up a still active volcano — Gunung Batur — … Read more
I’ve been meaning to put together an Uluwatu beach guide for awhile now, because this area of Bali has some of the best beaches on the whole island. Uluwatu beaches are known for their white sand, blue waves, impressive sea cliffs, perfect sunsets, and top quality surfing. The only place in Bali where you might … Read more
