Edward Speirs
Save the Date for Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2022
The island’s most celebrated jazz event, the Ubud Village Jazz Festival, has announced dates of their much-anticipated return for 2022! After skipping their 2020 edition, then a ‘revival’ edition back in October 2021, the festival is ready to come back with maximum volume. The Ubud Village Jazz Festival (UVJF) will take place on 12 and
‘Our Bali Your Bali’ Charity Dinner at Jackson Lily’s
Continuing its excellent fundraising efforts, the Our Bali Your Bali book will hold a special charity dinner at Jackson Lily’s restaurant, featuring dishes and venues from the book, as well as a premiere of the 2nd episode in the documentary series ‘Paradise on Hold’. For Charity Dinner Bookings:• [email protected]• Directly to Dean: [email protected] is limited
One Month of Michelin Stars: The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s ‘Celebration of the Culinary Arts’
From July through to August, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is holding a real ‘Celebration of the Culinary Arts’. Hosting four of France’s most celebrated chefs, a month-long series of dining experiences will take place across the resort’s many restaurants: brunches, dinners and afternoon teas, all to be infused with Michelin Star excellence! Despite already having
Boiler Room in Bali: A Full Weekend Takeover at Desa Potato Head
One of the world’s most renowned music platforms, Boiler Room, is returning to Bali in a big way. On 22 and 23 July 2022, the platform will be taking over the entirety of Desa Potato Head in Seminyak, showcasing an eclectic mix of international and local artists across a whole range of genres. It’s a
Kojin Restaurant: A Taste of Japan in the Valleys of North Ubud
Blending two distinct experiences together, Kojin Teppanyaki Restaurant brings Japanese cuisine to the verdant valleys of north Ubud. This intimate venue offers flaming teppanyaki and the chef-led Omakase experiences, in a location quite unlike any other Japanese restaurant in Bali – one inspired by the Japanese Kami (God) of Fire, the Hearth and the Kitchen.
Bali Kite Festival 2022 Set for End of July in Sanur
Bali’s annual kite festival, known locally as Piala Gubernur Festival Layang-Layangan Bali is back in full force this 2022! The ‘Governor’s Cup’ as it is known is the highlight of all kite competitions in Bali, and it’s expected that 1,500 kites are set to fly for the Bali Kite Festival in 2022. The festival will
No Walls, No Doors: Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape Opens in Bali
Located in the deep, northern valley of the Ayung River, planted within the jungle, is the new Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape. Opening its doors on 14 June 2022, this boutique property invites guests to immerse themselves in Bali’s natural surroundings through sustainable design and their pioneering “no walls, no doors” concept. The entire resort
Katamama Re-Opens as Potato Head Suites
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
Jia Curated Kiosks: A Festival of Artisanal Homeware Brands, Craft Workshops and Local Flavours
An immersive weekend of art, craft, taste and performance is in store from 1 to 3 July 2022 at Plataran Canggu with the debut of a new event, Jia Curated Kiosks. Focusing on bringing Bali and Indonesia’s homeware brands to the forefront, this will be three-days of ‘Creatively connecting Communities’. This festival-meets-market will bring 35
A Decadent Dim Sum Brunch Launches at Kempinski Bali’s Bai Yun Restaurant
Having gained quick popularity on the island for its authentic hotpot experience, The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s Bai Yun Restaurant launches a Dim Sum Brunch that lasts all weekend. Bai Yun has seen a healthy stream of diners already since it opened in May 2021. Meaning ‘white cloud’ in Mandarin, this hotpot restaurant brings the popular dining
Language Matters: A Documentary Screening Fundraising Event for BASAbali
On Friday, 24 June 2022, in Paradiso Ubud, nonprofit organisation BASAbali Wiki will hold an insightful event: a screening of the documentary feature “Language Matters”, plus a discussion with the film’s host, Bob Holman. This is a fundraising event for the organisation’s continued efforts in preserving the Balinese language. “What do we lose when a
The Bali Island Paddle: Two Adventurers Set to Stand-Up Paddle Around the Entire Island
Two ocean defenders, Mike Brumby and Lukas Gallu, are set to paddle around the entire Bali coastline on 2 July 2022, in an effort to break records, create awareness and raise funds for the Coral Triangle Center. The Bali coastline is approximately 450km, a remarkable distance not yet including factors such as currents, winds and
Home-Cooked Food Awaits at Denpasar’s New, Pet-Friendly Double Bee Café and Resto
One of the capital’s iconic restaurants has gone through an exciting transformation, out of which Double Bee Café and Resto has emerged! This cosy eatery adds a refreshingly contemporary dining destination to Denpasar, as well as being one of the first pet-friendly restaurants in the area. An All-New Look Previously known as Braga Permai Bali
