Brian Sjarief
Tumpek Uduh: Balinese Hindu Honour Their Plants
The special ceremony to honour plants is known as Tumpek Uduh, a ritual that falls on Saniscara Kliwon Wariga, a day in which God gave grace to mankind in the world. Also known as Tumpek Wariga, Tumpek Bubuh or Tumpek Pengatag, this auspicious is celebrated every 210 days following the Balinese pawukon calendar. The worship of Tumpek Uduh is an offering to the
Rainwater Harvesting: The Solution to Bali’s Water Crisis?
Bali is drying up. Over 60% of Bali’s watershed is dry. This is a story about how rainwater harvesting might just be the solution Bali needs to solve its water crisis, and how one food and beverage company aims to not only raise awareness on the island’s environmental challenges but also be part of this
Cerita Manisan: A Revamp of Ubud’s Popular Manisan Restaurant
Who’s familiar with Manisan Restaurant? If you haven’t been there before, you must’ve at least seen photos of its iconic 350-year-old Javanese joglo all over Instagram. This exquisite dining destination in Ubud recently underwent a major transformation that is set to attract new customers and excite food connoisseurs around the island. Introducing: Cerita Manisan! Comfortably
Can Bali Become a Global Medical Tourism Destination?
Bali is already a world-renowned tourist destination, known as a tropical paradise thriving with its mixture of history, culture, natural beauty, lifestyle offerings and, in recent years, wellness opportunities. However, recent buzz suggests that the Balinese government are interested in exploring Bali’s potential as a medical tourism destination that can rival that of its neighbouring
Le Giant Pool & Bar: A Swanky Pool Club in Kuta
Presenting a fresh concept to the iconic Kuta neighbourhood, Le Giant Pool & Bar is a stylish and modern pool club that aims to be the most exclusive party and dining destination in the area. Nestled on an expansive 3,600sqm land, Le Giant Pool & Bar was established back in March 2020. This spacious pool
Celebrate Christmas Day with a Family Brunch at KU DE TA
This Christmas Day, KU DE TA welcomes you and your family to celebrate the season with a lavish feast, cocktails and a whole lotta festive fun. Christmas is right around the corner and what better way to spend the festive occasion than with your family or friends; eating, drinking and making merry. On Friday, 25
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Announces its Reopening
After closing its doors for several months due to the pandemic, prominent Ubud resort, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is ready to welcome guests back to their luxurious accommodation as they announce their reopening, starting from 10 December 2020. With a name inspired by the entrance to a traditional Hindu temple, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is
Street 32: A Vibrant Cocktail Bar & Pan Asian Eatery Opens in Kuta
Set to take Kuta’s culinary and social scene by storm, the recently-opened MAMAKA by Ovolo introduces a vibrant Pan Asian cocktail bar and eatery, Street 32, to the Kuta beachfront. Presenting an eclectic array of Pan Asian street food-inspired delicacies alongside innovative hand-crafted cocktails, the vibrant Street 32 will please the curious palates of even
MAMAKA by Ovolo Opens in Kuta, Giving the Area a Fresh and Modern Revamp
The iconic Kuta neighbourhood is about to get a dose of good vibrations as international hospitality brand, Ovolo Hotels, makes its expansions to the exotic island of Bali with the launching of MAMAKA by Ovolo, the first Ovolo Hotels to open in Indonesia. The Kuta neighbourhood thrived in its heyday, long-known as the destination on
Discovering the Best Waterfalls in Bali
Bali is renowned for its pristine beaches, majestic hills, rich culture, luxurious resorts and fancy beach clubs, but it is also blessed with scores of breath-taking waterfalls that are scattered throughout the island. Many of them are easily accessible through a hike or trudge through forests, along trails and among wildlife. Here we invite you
Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort Reopens, Offers Best Holiday Deal
Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is ready to welcome back globetrotters to their idyllic tropical sanctuary after recently reopening their doors to the public. In celebration of the reopening, the Kuta resort is offering the best holiday deal to help travellers plan their much-needed island getaway. Comfortably nestled on the iconic Kuta beachfront, Sheraton Bali Kuta
Ultimate Tropical Escape: Meliá Bali Launches Extended Exclusive Offer
Clear up your schedule and get ready to pack your suitcase for an unforgettable tropical escape as Meliá Bali extends their exclusive offer! Following Meliá Bali’s implementation of the ‘new normal’ health and safety protocols under the regulations set by the Balinese government, the resort has officially been granted a verification certificate by the Bali
Adiwana Warnakali: First Four-Star Resort Opens on Nusa Penida
If you’ve been longing for a new island adventure outside of Bali, then you’ll be excited with what Adiwana Hotels & Resorts has in store for you. Unveiling the latest addition to their boutique resorts collection, the newly-opened Adiwana Warnakali brings the brand to the neighbouring island of Nusa Penida as the first four-star boutique
