Edward Speirs
Fraksi Epos Exhibition: Indonesia’s Contemporary Art Scene Come Together
Inside the construction site of South Beach, a new expansion to the Discovery Shopping Mall in Kuta, an innovative art exhibition and showcase has manifested within the development. Titled Ruang Baur Seni: Fraksi Epos 2022, this one-of-a-kind art event sees a huge collaboration of Bali’s many creative communities, together displaying a mosaic of Indonesia’s up-and-coming
Singapore Airlines Officially Resumes Direct Bali-Singapore Flights
At 11.56AM, 16 February 2022, Singapore Airlines landed in Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, marking the first foreign airline to fly to Bali after the Indonesian government opened Bali to foreign tourism. This inaugural flight was carrying 156 passengers straight from Singapore, 47 of whom were Indonesian citizens and 109 were foreigners. All
Estuarine Explorations at the Kedonganan Mangroves
If you’re looking for an easy-to-access activity, one that takes you into the heart of nature and gives you a new way to see Bali, then a boat trip through the Kedonganan mangroves may just be the ticket. Blessed with a range of environments and landscapes, Bali continues to be a haven for those who
‘Neopitamaha: Tradition [in] Translation’ Art Exhibition: A Visual Discussion of Bali’s Socio-Cultural Issues
An excellent art exhibition is currently on display at Titik Dua Ubud, titled ‘Neopitamaha: Tradition [in] Translation’, featuring eleven Indonesian contemporary artists. The exhibition is a significant moment for art on the island as it takes inspiration from the original Pita Maha art group of 1937. This group, guided by both Western and Balinese artists
For People and Planet: Developing Trail Tourism Across Bali
In an effort to bolster Bali’s local economy, one company is establishing a network of treks and trails throughout Bali with the objective of directly empowering local communities whilst also encouraging a sustainable, eco-tourism model for the island. Bali is no stranger to outdoor tourism, for decades visitors have been able to charge up mountainsides
The Arak Farmers of Karangasem
Before bottles of Grey Goose or Dom Pérignon ever reached the island, the libation of choice was always arak. This island moonshine was not just a delicacy, it was a craft. Today, these arak artisans continue to produce using age-old methods, supplying the local arak scene from their humble, home-based distilleries. ‘Arak – Made in
Coming to Terms with Change in Bali (and of Bali)
Listen to this article through the NOW! Bali Podcast: Change is inevitable, and Bali is no stranger to change. It’s no stranger to development and improvement, as well being no stranger to deterioration and damage. What governs whether this inevitable change is positive or negative is those who are part of it, who contribute to
Paradise on Hold: The Reality of Food Waste and Poverty in Bali
Continuing on-going efforts to provide unemployed Bali residents and vulnerable communities with much needed food donations, the people behind the renowned book, Our Bali Your Bali, are releasing an all-new documentary series called Paradise on Hold to reveal the reality of Bali’s enduring hardships. Our Bali Your Bali When Dean Keddell had to close down
Trekking Mount Agung: An Epic Adventure Up the Holy Mountain
Climbing Mount Agung for sunrise is probably one of the most spectacular outdoor experiences you can do in Bali. It is the highest point on the island, one that grants views of the very outlines of the meandering coastline, above the clouds. Breathtaking – in more ways than one! – battling this great, active volcano
Our Bali Your Bali – A Fundraising Cookbook Like No Other
Article on Our Bali Your Bali Originally Published 2 December 2020, Updated 14 January 2022:When the tourist gates closed back in April 2020, everyone thought that this would be a temporary setback. Like the Bali bombings, or the eruptions of Mount Agung, this was just another hiccup in Bali’s unpredictable tourist game. Now, nearly nine
Public Feedback Campaign: What Should the Government do to Sustain Tourism in Bali?
Part of their on-going efforts to encourage the continued use of the Balinese language, the foundation BASABali organises regular writing contests inviting Balinese to freely and honestly express themselves across a range of topics. In the latest campaign, they ask millienals to answer the question: What should the government do to evoke and sustain the
Say Goodbye to 2021 at KU DE TA’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
This legendary Seminyak destination, the island’s pioneering beach club, invites you to an unforgettable New Years in Bali. KU DE TA, renowned for their epically entertaining events, are gearing up to say goodbye (and good riddance!) to 2021 and they’re doing it in style. With a luxurious Seafood dinner to an evening of dancing and
108 Balinese Priests Organise Island-Wide Collective Prayer to Bring Balance in 2022
A collective of Balinese high priests under the organisation 108 Bajra have organised a campaign inviting all religions and residents across the island to join in prayer at the beginning of 2022. The event, named Bali Poleng, aims to uplift the spiritual atmosphere in light of the pandemic, raising hopes and creating a sense of
