Discoveries in Kintamani: Beyond Batur

Who would’ve thought that there would be so much more than a lake and volcano of Batur on the hilly region of Kintamani. Here, in addition to observing some of the most astonishing views on the island, vistas that will likely leave you breathless, you can also learn about the island’s religious history and multiculturalism.

Pleasant Surprises Along the Sanur Bypass

The Sanur Bypass is indeed one of the busiest roads on the island, being a convenient access to connect the island’s south and the popular Ubud along with other attractions in Greater Gianyar. But many might think that there is not much to see along the road. And so we recently took a trip down

Lombok: An Escape Across the Wallace Line

  The warmth of the sun, the wind in hair, and a good book to read, my voyage to Lombok was filled with sunny days, and warm breezes. The short geographical distance between Bali and Lombok can hardly represent the actual differences between these two islands. Lombok has a drier, more arid environment, and having

Lumbung Restaurant: Flavours of Indonesia

If bursting, exotic flavours of Indonesia combined with a splendid dining experience is what you are out looking for, then this new Ubud restaurant is your next culinary destination, for it’s synonymous with remarkable flavours and vibrantly colourful food of the archipelago. Indonesia is known for its cultural diversity. Yet even with so much diversity,

Seminyak Meat Shop : The Carnivore’s Corner

I took a closer look at the Courtyard Seminyak’s – Seminyak Meat Shop last month, where I sank my teeth into the restaurant’s mouthwatering carnivorous treats. Currently in our beloved South Bali, barely a day passes without news of an exciting new restaurant opening, or a groundbreaking, must-try dish. Yet despite the big gun chains

Goa Gajah Entrance. Photo by Namhar

The Ancient Archaeological Sites of Bali

Bali’s archaeological sites seem to stand outside and beyond the reaches of time. Traces of the old Hindu civilisation can be found in many corners of the island, and the excitement one feels when strolling along their ancient pathways is indescribable. PURA KEBO EDAN  Before we get started, here’s a quick lesson in Bahasa Indonesia:

Pork-a-licious Plates at Waroeng Wahaha

Going strong for eight years now, this gem on Sunset Road dishes up its glorious cuts of pork meat – a selection that would cause any pork fan to drool. So, are you looking for a place to pig out on succulent pork dishes? This restaurant may be the one you’re looking for. Wahaha, which

Local Nights in Tabanan

The busy town of Tabanan is a melting pot, with migrants from Java establishing a community here. And the blending of the cultures is very obvious especially at night time. In addition to the Balinese Hindu temples, mosques are decorating a good part of Tabanan. At night time you can spot the Tabanan muslim residents

Best Bars in Sanur for a Late Night

Sanur is no longer a ‘snore’. The Sanur neighborhood’s growing nightlife scene has now attracted the younger crowd as well, creating a more diverse mass flocking the area to drink and dance the night away. Not necessarily a party hub like its Legian and Seminyak counterparts, Sanur’s nightlife makes you feel wonderfully relaxed yet still

Drifting Through Ubud With Mason Jungle Buggies

Start your engines and get ready to take the wheel of extreme buggies for some off-road fun on the island’s only purpose-built ATV track! Tear it up as you drift through the Ubud jungle, cruising through the challenging and varied trail like a rally driver. The Taro area, which is slightly North of Ubud, is

Bali’s Nightly Kecak Dance

An evening of cultural appreciation should leave a memorable experience on your Bali travel diary. And doing so is like a picnic, for there are countless nightly traditional Balinese dance performances such as the Kecak Dance held on many corners of the island for you to come and watch. In Bali, a traditional dance is

Denpasar After Dark

No skyscrapers or anything metropolitan decorating the city, but Denpasar still plays a significant role as the island’s centre of growth and wealth. And when the sun has set, the capital bursts with colours, as reflected on its night markets and parks. When it comes to club hopping and partying Denpasar may not be the

Live On Big Screens: Bali’s Best Sports Bars

Though football is not necessarily like a religion on the island, watching football games at sports bars or pubs in Bali has become a culture. Of course, watching the action while sipping on a large beer with friends in a bar is never a bad idea. CENTERSTAGE Music and sports indeed go together well in a

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