Edward Speirs
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
The Suku Bali Celebrates the Season with Christmas Dinner & Cocktails
It’s going to be an extra cosy Christmas in Ubud this season, as The Suku Bali presents their specially prepared culinary offerings, including a very cheeky afternoon tea experience, Christmas-inspired cocktails and celebratory feasts! One of Ubud’s newest hotspots, The Suku Bali is a unique venue comprised of an expansive living garden, a stylish-yet-laidback lounge
A Creative Bali Weekend: Workshops & Exhibitions to Explore Your Inner Artist (4-5 December)
One of the latest trends in Bali has been the rise of workshops. From candle-making to crochet, painting to pottery, residents have been on a pursuit to explore their creative side through arts and crafts, learning new skills and becoming part of niche communities. With so many art-centred events happening this weekend (and next weekend),
An Intimate Holiday Feast on ‘The Long Table’ at John Hardy Boutique & Gallery, Seminyak
Becoming a destination for intimate gatherings and get-togethers, the John Hardy Boutique & Gallery at Seminyak has outshined the concept of the traditional jewellery showroom. With their jamu-meets-cocktail bar, The Long Table dining experience and sunset picnics, this one-of-a-kind boutique has earned its stripes as a favourite – not to mention stylish – social rendezvous.
Travelling Food Truck, Maya’s Van, Ready to Serve Gourmet Bites at Favourite Bali Beaches
The food truck trend never really took off properly in Bali, despite the concept being perfect for the island’s coastal scenes and outdoor events. Whilst a few food trucks do exist, many remain stationary, defeating the very purpose! Maya’s Van, a brand-new food truck, is riding in to change that, touring around Bali’s favourite beach
East Indies Gin Debuts as Indonesia’s First Authentic Distilled Craft Gin, Made in Bali
Indonesia is about to welcome its first small-batched, craft gin called East Indies Archipelago Dry Gin, made right here in Bali. Launching at the end of 2021, this distilled gin is made by distilling pure grain alcohol with juniper and rich spices of the Indonesian archipelago. Your Negronis and G&T’s are about to get an
Ijen at Potato Head: Keeping Seafood Simple (and Sustainable)
It seems the Potato Head Family is on a hot streak. Having reopened its Bali ‘complex’, better known as the Desa (or village), encompassing the Beach Club, Potato Head Studios and everything that happens in-between, the lifestyle destination has been active reinvigorating the local art, music and food scenes. Riding the momentum, the group has
The Bali Elephants Need Your Help — A Fundraiser
After a year and half of looking after 30 critically-endangered Sumatran elephants, the Mason Elephant Park has created a dedicated non-profit, Save Bali Elephants, in hopes that people in Bali and around the world can help to support their continued efforts. The Mason Elephant Park has been a favourite destination for Bali visitors since it
Bali’s Made Janur Yasa, Founder of Plastic Exchange, Nominated as Top 10 CNN Hero of 2021
Inspirational and positive news has come for Bali at the end of October 2021, with CNN announcing that I Made Janur Yasa, the Balinese founder of Plastic Exchange, has been nominated as one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2021. In the year and a half the pandemic has persisted, Bali’s almost decimated tourist
