Bali On Foot: A Walker’s Wonderland
“Walking is a man’s best medicine”. It is hard to live by that quote with all the advanced transportation options available these days. The possible fact that walking solves many of your health problems, even if presented with shreds of scientific evidence, doesn’t seem enough to persuade us to manage one brisk 10-minute walk a
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
The Bitter Lessons Experience Teaches Us
The recent (gentle) eruptions of Mount Agung have taught Bali quite a few lessons, which I hope everyone has learned. The first is so obvious, and so often repeated: ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket’. Bali is very, very dependent on tourism, and when the tourists stopped coming, there was universal pain around
Before Tying the Knot: The Perfect Bali Hens Party
Especially for the ladies, and in addition to providing quality time together with the closest girls, a hens party has become a rite of passage and is as central to getting married as the tiered cake and that pretty wedding gown. Here in Bali, you can easily plan your luxurious ladies day out and book
Exploring Canggu: Surf, Sunsets and Street Art
Take a tour through Bali’s most happening area, Canggu, in this photo and travel essay with writer Joannes Rhino and photographers George Speirs and Namhar Hernanto, exploring the surf, sunsets and street art of the area. If you are looking for a destination with new-age Bohemian vibes, Canggu has become popular for holidaymakers and local residents.
Guardians: The Myths Behind Bali’s Wildlife
When talking about animals in Bali, West Bali National Park is a prime example of how wildlife can thrive in a protected area, especially when it is 190 square kilometres. But instead going to the north-western tip of the island, for this edition we take you to the outskirts of Ubud, Mengwi and learn about
A Visit to Kemenuh Butterfly Park
Have you ever seen a garden full of butterflies flying from flower to flower, sucking the nectar or simply hovering beyond the plants? Let’s climb out of bed and take your kids to a place where they can run around and you can unwind. Kemenuh Butterfly Park is a great attraction in the Gianyar Regency.
There is a Reason for Everything
The last few months have been a very bad time for Bali. The eruption of sacred Mount Agung while not actually endangering any major part of the island’s tourism industry, still reduced it to a devastating trickle, threatening businesses and more importantly jobs as cash flows reduced to unsustainable levels. Introduce the word “sustainable” here
Aqualand: Bali’s Floating Playground
Bali Wake Park has been a favourite destination for wake boarders, beginners and pros, here on the island. Now they’ve expanded their range of water activities with the launching of Aqualand – the floating playground. Currently the Bali Wake Park features state-of-the-art full-size cable systems built around a 5-hectare lake. As the first wakeboard park in Bali, the
The Pasar: Exploring Traditional Markets in Bali
When you are going to the traditional markets, you should try to enter a local mindset – and this means knowing how to bargain. These markets offer a wide range of items for you to haggle on. Here we guide you through where to go, what to do and highlight some rules of thumb when
New Years Resolutions: Getting Better All the Time?
What have you achieved this year? Have you become more environmentally friendly? Have you become fitter, faster or better at something? Have you done something you are really proud of? Helped poor people? People in difficulty, people in crisis, people in hospital? Have you been a good father? Mother? Sister? Brother? Son? Daughter? Are you
Funtastic Land: Bali’s Biggest Theme Park
Finding exclusive time to spend with our kids is not easy, but it is definitely rewarding. The fact that parents are so busy with their daily activities makes it difficult for them to know what their little ones really want during the weekend. Children can be curious about anything. Their minds are set for challenges
Cooking with a Bicycle, with Will Meyrick
“Be ready for pick up at 6.15 am said the briefing”. Hmm, this seemed a little early for anything but a very enthusiastic market tour but ok. I was happy to play along. Being a great believer of the “see what happens next” school I prepared myself for this ridiculously early pick up. Perhaps I
