A Guide to Mountains in Bali: Volcanoes, Calderas and Epic Adventures
There are 11 Bali mountains, which is not necessarily the image of Bali people expect. With so much focus on the beach and coastlines of this island, people have even come and asked in surprise, “Are there any mountains in Bali?” Indeed there are, and they are majestic. Indonesia, being on the Ring of Fire,
Pura Tirta Empul: The Holy Spring of Indra
In an area of Bali rich in ancient and archaeological history, you will find a temple within which holy waters are said to gurgle from deep beneath the ground. Pura Tirta Empul, a holy spring temple found in Tampak Siring, is where many Balinese Hindu will go to perform the melukat purification ceremony. However, it
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
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
Learn the Skills of a Balinese Jewellery Artisan at the John Hardy Masterclass
For over 40 years, the John Hardy brand has been creating and producing some of the most beautifully designed and unique jewellery in Bali, crafted by masterful Balinese artisans through time-honoured techniques that have been passed down through generations. At John Hardy Workshop & Kapal Bamboo Boutique in Mambal, you can join a Masterclass to
Bali Safari: Educational Adventure at This Leading Animal Conservation Park
As a champion of animal education and conservation, Bali Safari is one of the most popular destinations in Bali, especially when it comes to families seeking a fun and educational experience for their littles ones. At Bali Safari, guests can enjoy an immersive day out exploring the park and get an up-close look at over
Bali Pottery Classes
Unleash your creative side with a pottery and clay art workshop. These classes will help you to turn a lump of clay into a beautiful art. There is no limit to learning, and that is precisely what these classes will help you achieve. Creating something beautiful offers immense pleasure, but seeing something coming to life
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
The John Hardy Kapal Bamboo Boutique: A Unique Retail and Workshop Experience
Since its humble beginnings in 1975, John Hardy has become one of the most globally successful jewellery brands to have come out of Bali, their popularity and reputation heard around the world as some of the world’s biggest A-List celebrities have graced their international campaigns. Founded by Canadian artist John Hardy, who was heavily inspired
The John Hardy Seminyak Boutique: An Experience Beyond the Jewellery
The success of the bespoke jewellery brand, John Hardy, is actually understated. With A-List stars like Julianne Moore, Penelope Cruz and Adwoa Aboah featured in their international campaigns, this Bali-born brand has captured global markets and penetrated the elite fashion interests of even Hollywood celebrities. Whilst the popularity of their jewellery is unquestionable, their more
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
The Mangroves of Kedonganan: A New Life in Ecotourism for Bali’s Fishermen
Mangrove forest areas in Bali are very vulnerable to physical disturbances, so they need good and proper management. A group of fishermen in Kedonganan have come together to try to manage their mangrove forest and make it a new eco-friendly destination through the Wana Segara Kertih fishermen’s cooperative. At the beginning of the pandemic, Bali went
Klungkung and Its Craftsmen: The Influence of an Empire
Wedged between the more popular Gianyar and Karangasem regencies, Bali’s smallest regency has long been just a thoroughfare for travellers, many simply passing through without knowing the treasures to be found here. This is Klungkung, whose size and status today do not do this regency’s history justice. Klungkung was in fact the heart of Bali’s
