Bringing Back the Light: A Mission to Save Bali’s Fireflies

Science, culture and conservation come together in the depths of Taro Village, where a mission to reignite the light of the fireflies is underway. “When I was young, my parents worked late into the night and so I would have to make my way home in complete darkness. There was no electricity at that time,

MANAMU Storytelling Center: Sumba’s Artisans in the Spotlight

The artistry of Sumba comes alive at MANAMU Storytelling Center, Sanur, where handcrafted jewellery, home decor and exquisite textiles help to preserve fading indigenous traditions of Indonesia’s eastern isles. Many have heard of Sumba’s beautiful ikat textiles, gorgeous, storytelling tapestries that have been recognised as valuable cultural heritage, and now are valued as such. However,

From Bean to Bar: The Art of Chocolate Making at Mason Chocolates

Immerse yourself in the flavours of premium Indonesian chocolate with an insightful workshop hosted by Mason Chocolates. Witness the full ‘bean to bar’ process and make your very own artisanal chocolate creations. Shining, state-of-the-art stainless steel machines aren’t what one expects to see out in the middle of the Bali rice fields, but there they

Bali Market Magic: Exploring the Local ‘Pasar’

Take a peek into Bali’s local food markets, where chaos and colour, intense smells, sights and sounds provide an authentic experience of the food culture. A journey into a Bali market is the best way immerse oneself into everyday life on the island! Markets anywhere in the world are great places to catch a glimpse

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Finding Zen at Koral Restaurant

Since leading the kitchen at Koral, Executive Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali has introduced four new menus to The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s aquarium restaurant. This new culinary concept, a coming together of Indonesian ingredients and French cooking, complements the venue’s tranquil underwater atmosphere, inviting every diner to experience ‘Zen’.  Dining at Koral is an experience, from the

Rumari’s Flavourful Sojourn: A Dining Journey Across the Island

Bali’s landscapes aren’t just for sightseeing—they’re for tasting. At Rumari, Chef Gaetan Biesuz distills the island’s essence onto the plate, crafting a series of tasting menus that are part discovery, part indulgence. The name ‘Rumari’ is a portmanteau of three Indonesian words, Rumah, Purnama and Matahari, or the House of the Sun and Moon, reflecting

Bali Road Trip Itinerary: Central-North Bali

Make sure to save our free Curated Google Maps List featuring every destination listed in this East Bali Road Trip Itinerary. There’s nothing quite like travelling north. The journey showcases the island’s diversity, travelling straight through the heart of Bali, past nutmeg forests and mist-shrouded peaks, to dramatic mountain roads that wind their way down to a sparse

Bali Road Trip Itinerary: Northwest Bali

Make sure to save our free Curated Google Maps List featuring every destination listed in this Northwest Bali Road Trip Itinerary The west is perhaps Bali’s least visited corner, with much of the region undeveloped and in the eyes of visitors simply too far flung to explore. But, as long as there is a worthwhile

A Spotlight on Inspiring Women

In March and April, two important days invite us to take a moment to celebrate the women around us: International Women’s Day on 8 March and Indonesia’s Kartini Day on 21 April, a commemoration of Raden Adjeng Kartini who fought for women’s rights and education. Here in Bali, where women are really the backbone of society

Bali’s Culture of Adaptation

What has been Bali’s secret to upholding its culture? How have traditions remained relevant in the modern era? Whilst some may credit strict customary laws and guidelines, it may in fact be thanks to the opposite: an inherent adaptability and tolerance to change that has helped the culture to gradually evolve and ultimately thrive.  As

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Gayah: Bali’s Intricate Meat Offerings

Simultaneously unsightly and visually impressive, gayah are intricately-prepared offerings fashioned out of the meat, skin and parts of butchered pigs. Bali’s humid and tropical heat is certainly not the ideal condition for animal remains to be sweltering under the sun, but during major ceremonies, like funerals or odalan temple anniversaries, these gayah are necessary among the eclectic

West Bali National Park: Guide and Insight to Bali’s Wild Northwest

On a far-flung corner of Bali, the distant West Bali National Park invites visitors to explore the riches of the island’s natural environment. Home to an array of flora and fauna living in the park’s variety of habitats, it is a destination for birdwatchers, nature lovers and escapists, far from the distractions of everyday life.

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