Yoga for Kids : Movements & Meditations
Yes, Bali is the island of the gods, but it’s also an island of yogis! There are so many yoga classes taking place around the island now, from beach yoga, yoga in the hills, yoga in a high-tech studio down in Seminyak, you name it Bali has it. However they all have one thing in
The Radical Rapids of the Ayung River
There’s little point coming to a paradise island like Bali if you’re not spending some time outdoors. Hiking a volcano to chase sunrise, picking vegetables for a cooking class, there are so many ways to immerse yourself in the island’s natural surroundings. However, for those nature lovers with a more daring soul, there’s one activity
Heritage, Culture and History in Kotagede
Kotagede is an old city that has many treasures, including the tombs of the founding kings of the Mataram kingdom. Among Kotagede’s many riches is the Dalem Natan Royal Heritage building, a Javanese-style house. Kotagede is at the centre of an upmarket suburb and the hub of Yogyakarta’s centre of silver jewellery and handicrafts. Located
Christmas in the Air with Air Bali Helicopter
There’s no need to be jealous of jolly ol’ Father Christmas, who gets to fly in the clouds in his magic sleigh and flying reindeer, you too can see Bali from above this Christmas with Air Bali with their special fly promotion! Air Bali is one of Bali’s helicopter services offering tours, aerial filming, photography
A Handy Crafty Christmas : Make Your Own Presents
Be the ultimate gift-giver this festive season and surprise your favourite people with a cornucopia of personalised pleasures and your newfound vocational skills up your sleeve. Christmas presents are infinite times more meaningful when handcrafted with love. Plus, it will feel more rewarding! At the end of the day, you’ll wrap up the year knowing
Into the Hills of Pupuan, Untouched Bali
This beautifully landscaped area is just where to go if you long for tranquility and relaxation, and if you would like to experience Bali in its own special and traditional nature. Despite its natural breathtaking beauty, Pupuan still hasn’t made it to many travellers’ bucket list of places to visit in Bali – I’m guessing
Holy Night in a Land of Spirits
Christmas may come as a ‘quiet’ day here in Bali as a predominantly Hindu island. Yet, tucked away in the Jembrana regency side of the almost 20,000-hectare West Bali National Park, one could find a little Christmas surprise package. Yes, the western Bali villages of Palasari and Blimbingsari, areas known as the dwelling place of
Is Bali still the “Morning of The World”?
This was the question I was asked to address at the 2018 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival which took place in October. The UWRF is an amazing event which brought together 180 writers, some very famous, others just “emerging”, and thousands of readers from all over the world. In the esteemed company of Balinese intellectual
Aye-Aye Captain : Learning to Sail in Bali
In Bali’s once sleepy district of Sanur, sits a sailing and water sport company with its sights set on offering a different kind of ocean experience than what Bali is typically known for. Both therapeutic and adrenaline-pumping activities are up for grabs here – set sail, captain! Sanur is Bali’s mature beachside town. Adored for
How the IMF-World Bank Conference Was Good for Bali
The Annual Meeting of the IMF-WB was really good for Bali and Indonesia. Despite the inevitable disruptions to the island’s traffic and airport access, the meetings meant that Rp3 trillion was invested in improving the infrastructure in Bali, especially the new airport-Nusa Dua underpass. It is claimed they also increased job opportunities by 1.26% across
Bali’s Nightly Cultural Performances
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 held on many corners of the island for you to come and watch. So much more than just a form of art, traditional dances
Titi Batu Ubud Club : Bali’s Newest Sports and Recreation Centre
Titi Batu Ubud Club Opened in September 2018 and is a community, sports and wellness centre serving local residents as well as visitors. A great destination for sports and fitness fans or simply families looking for somewhere to stay active and keep children entertained: As we grow older we pay more attention to our health.
Little Climbers: Rock Climbing in Bali
Children’s energy flows like a river in the rainy season. Looking like they rarely get tired. They run, they jump, they climb and so on. They are natural climber. They climb the furniture in the house, trees, fence and so on. Knowing the risk of falling, parents sometimes freak out watching their kids climb. If
