Edward Speirs
Discover Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Ceningan in Three Days: An Island Hopping Itinerary
Off the southeast coast of mainland Bali, one will find the conjoined island escapes of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, which we still consider to be underrated destinations on the Bali travel trail – even for residents! Only 40-minutes by boat from the Sanur Harbour, what lies on the other side is total coastal relaxation. Yes,
At Fisherman’s Club, Sanur’s Own Fishermen Supply the Seafood
With hundreds of traditional jukung boats lining the shores of Sanur, it makes perfect sense to see what the local fishermen have to offer from their evening catch. By server a taste of something truly local, straight from the Sanur community itself, Fisherman’s Club celebrates its neighbourhood’s longstanding identity. As much of south Bali was
The Lure of Ubud’s Birdsong: Exploring with Bali Bird Walk
I have had a copy of Victor Mason’s ‘Birds of Bali’ book for a few years: a charming, watercolour-illustrated compendium of the island’s fabulous variety of avian inhabitants. “Of the 300 or so species of birds reported to visit or live in Bali, probably rather less than 100 are likely to be encountered by the
Where Earth Meets Light: Inside Bumi Kinar, Ubud
Tucked between the verdant rice fields and the sacred Petanu River, just minutes from the holy Goa Gajah temple, Bumi Kinar is one of Ubud’s most intriguing resorts, a place where the traditional and the contemporary coexist in one space. Bumi Kinar, which takes its name from two Indonesian words, earth (bumi) and light (sinar),
SALTLICK: Sunsets & Steaks on Seminyak Beach
Wood fire, Wagyu and vintage wines, enjoyed overlooking the beach. SALTLICK Bali isn’t your typical steakhouse. Sunsets have been synonymous with Seminyak Beach ever since Ku De Ta introduced the beach club concept to Bali in the year 2000 — that moment when the sky eases into pink and gold, transformed into a celebration of
In Search of Ancient Bali: Exploring Four Bali Aga Villages
Much of Balinese culture today is considered a continuation of the Majapahit Empire who invaded Bali in 1343. With the arrival of these new rulers, the courtly arts flourished on the island – literature, architecture, music, dance and art, these were some of the major imports of the Hindu-Javanese civilisation. From the wayang shadow puppets to
The Simple Charms of Bedugul’s Strawberry Hill Hotel
Timeless, unassuming and full of charm is how best to describe Strawberry Hill Hotel, a cosy boutique accommodation tucked in the highland landscapes of Bedugul. Just minutes from the expansive Lake Beratan, and the even larger still Bali Botanical Gardens, it makes for the perfect home base to explore this verdant region of central Bali.
Jia CURATED Unveils New Beachfront Location for 2026 Edition
After two successful years taking over Bali Festival Park, immersive design expo, Jia CURATED, has announced a brand new location for their 2026 edition. What has become a highly-anticipated annual design event in Bali, Jia CURATED is a long immersive weekend celebrating design, craft, art and culture. Founded by Budiman Ong, Rudi Winata and Yang
The Kuta Comeback: Can Dining Revitalise Bali’s Original Tourist Hotspot?
Outshined by the hype of new regions, these dining venues are helping to bring a fresh face and new flavours to Bali’s original tourist hotspot. Those who’ve spent time in Bali will remember when everything revolved around Kuta. Days unfolded on the wide sweep of Kuta Beach; nights spilled onto Jalan Legian. For better or
Pawiwahan: The Sacred Union
In Bali, life is marked by ceremony. From birth to death, a Balinese Hindu passes through a series of manusa yadnya, rites of passage, that guide the individual through the stages of existence. The first of which are the many rites that take a newborn baby through childhood, ending with a tooth filing ceremony (metatah).
Make Room for Surprises at the Rumari Counter
Chef Gaetan Biesuz invites guests to embrace the unknown through a completely bespoke dining journey at the Rumari Counter. There is some strange satisfaction in having something that others can’t have; it’s what gives value to precious gems or limited edition releases, be it fashion or collectors items. So, imagine experiencing a dish, or an
Sebatu’s Spiritual Waters
A guided journey to experience a melukat cleansing ritual in one of Bali’s more secluded purification sites. Ida Bagus Ketut Dharma meets us in the parking area, a broad courtyard space shaded under the sprawling branches of a towering pule tree. Om Swastyastu, he greets us, welcome to Sebatu Village. Only a handful of visitors
Glamping, Reimagined: Inside The Wapa Lux Tent, Sidemen
Tucked deep within Sidemen’s rolling hills, backdropped by the majestic Mount Agung, The Wapa Lux Tent introduces a new way to experience this emerald corner of East Bali. This latest extension of Wapa di Ume Sidemen brings guests one step closer to nature through a refined glamping-style experience. Sidemen isn’t your usual Bali landscape, the
