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
Diving in Bali’s South East Coast
Bali is arguably one of the several havens for divers in the world. The Indonesian Throughflow, the flow of ocean water from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, benefits marine life in the Bali seas from north to south blessing them with an abundance of nutrition and perfect conditions for life. One of most
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
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
The Importance of Food
I was recently lucky enough to be introduced to a Swedish initiated but worldwide foundation called “EAT” which is dedicated to creating a global sustainable food economy. A huge ambition. This foundation, which is backed by world leaders, academics and top companies, is about to have their first Asian Conference in Jakarta as I write
Bali’s Room Escape Adventures Kids Will Love
Boys and Girls…it’s time to unlock some secrets! Get ready for an intriguing adventure that provokes curiosity, trigger creative thinking, exercise the mind and activate the body. Totem Room Escape has advanced its facility, as an addition to the Locked in Darkland it is now introducing another two rooms particularly designed for kids, which are
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
Colour Fun: Painting Pots for Tots with Jenggala
Drawing, colouring and painting are not merely just fun activities for the children, it is an exciting adventure conveying imagination to reality, a process that develops their brain tissue and a medium to experience all the fascinating colours the world has to offer. There are many places in Bali offering drawing or painting classes for
Killing the Golden Goose: When Development Should Stop in Bali
There are some things that perplex me, some that annoy me, others that leave me totally astonished, and finally those that seem to make no sense whatsoever. The latest “Canggu Conundrum” is one. I have long been a student of tourism development and served on two planning committees of Indonesian tourism and spoken at around
The Best Outdoor Adventures in Bali
Bali offers a variety of fun outdoor sports to help ones relax from their daily routine life. Along with the process of releasing stress, these activities help individuals to witness what mother nature has to offer. It is also a great way to reduce any physical or mental issues as it encourages a person to
A Bangli Beauty: Pura Taman Pecampuhan
Bangli is best known for its Kintamani highland, home to the mythical Lake Batur and Mount Batur. Both residents and visitors usually flock to the area for the Batur sunrise trek, or simply enjoying the breathtaking bird’s eye view of the lake from the terraces of the restaurants on the area’s higher ground. But if
Taman Nusa: Around Indonesia in One Day
Wondering where to take the kids during your stay in Bali? A tour around Indonesia’s archipelago without leaving the island may sounds good for the entire family. This kind of tour doesn’t need a collection of air tickets and a long itinerary. We just need a drive to Tulikup in the Gianyar Regency where Taman
