Edward Speirs
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
Trilingual, Balinese Superhero Book ‘Luh Ayu Manik Mas’ Launches its 7th Edition
“My name is Buta Krimi. I am the carrier of disease!” Screams the giant worm through its huge mouth full of teeth. “I suck in human energy through my spit. The dirtier the human environment, the greater my power!” This is an excerpt from the latest edition of Luh Ayu Manik Mas, a superhero book
Music, Environment and Activism in Bali feat. Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula | Episode 19
In this episode, host Eddy Speirs is joined by two special guests, Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula. Together they discuss a range of topics, including plastic pollution, Bali’s environmental crisis, beliefs surrounding nature, the future of Bali’s agricultural communities and also the island’s vibrant music scene. The video interview version of this episode is also
The Astungkara Trail: A 10-Day Pilgrimage of Discovery Across Bali
Two years ago, Tim Fijal woke up in a fever with the words ‘Astungkara Trail’ bouncing through his mind. This wasn’t some divine vision, but rather the result of a calling unfulfilled; an idea that had been gestating in the deep recesses of his mind, finally forming in his consciousness. Two years later, Tim’s dream
‘How Would You Improve Policies for Handling the Pandemic?’ Balinese Millennials Share Their Thoughts
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 invited Balinese millennials to share their thoughts on the issue currently most affecting their lives: how
