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For centuries, travellers, traders and explorers have been drawn to the Indonesian islands. But little did they, some of the very first rums served in their punch houses and bordellos, their salons and coffee houses of 18th-century Europe were Indonesian! That’s right, the first Indonesian rums were exported during the early years of the Dutch

Ubud has recently established itself as a haven for food connoisseurs. When it comes to eating out in the area, there’s always something new and unique to try; but if you’re looking for something new and extra special from your dining experience, then you may want to head out to the newly-opened Manisan. Expect traditional

Upgrading the afternoon tea temptations at Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort, Executive Chef Brandon Huisman presents a brand new Tea Tails experience, inspired by a delicate east-meets-west fusion. The new signature Tea Tails menu offers an array of delicious luxuries, presented in an ornate white tower of artistic boutique treats. Savoury delicacies delight the palate with

In September, Nebula Café launched a brand new menu that puts a fresh twist on fusion delights. This menu features everything from all day breakfasts, small and big, to casual comfort dining in the evening. The concept behind the newly created dishes centres around a blend of Western style techniques and local ingredients or recipes.

At The Breezes Bali Resort & Spa, you’ll discover the exotic flavours of some of Bali’s lesser-known Cuisines. The cooking class at the resort offers fascinating introduction to the exotic ingredients and unique culinary heritage of the island. You’ll also learn techniques and cooking styles found only on the island – a great souvenir to

Tamarind Kitchen & Lounge at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is celebrating its first anniversary on the 7th of October 2016. Sharing the joy to patrons, from 20th of September until 31st of October 2016, those born on 7 October can enjoy a free double scoop gelato from 10.00am to 5.30pm and a

Batik has recently become one of the must-try dining establishments along Seminyak’s Oberoi Street. The new restaurant, with its signatures that comprise of the exotic flavours of Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisine, offers an elegant yet casual dining atmosphere or just a meeting point. You can have a sip (or two!) of delicious cocktails at

The popular Motel Mexicola has welcomed Chef Steven Skelly, a kitchen wizard who developed a love for the excitement and atmosphere of kitchen life by washing dishes in a restaurant in England. Mexican food in general has fantastic visual appeal, but at Motel Mexicola the dishes are also concentrating on dialling up those beautiful, multi-layered,

Baker Street Social introduces Jimmy Burchett as its new Creative Director effective 1 September 2016. Jimmy kicked off his new role with a weekend bar takeover on 26 and 27 August 2016, whereby a selection of four feature cocktails were specially created just for the two evenings. As Baker Street Social’s new Creative Director, Jimmy

Monkey Forest Road is the bustling heart of the Ubud tourist scene. This cosy little street is jam packed with bars, hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, cute eateries and lots of shopping. While some people choose to stay here in one of the many hotels and barely leave the road, others come to eat and