Bali’s Expat Beauty Warriors
Despite architectural hacks filling in every vacant lot — and a few not so vacant ones (green belts, for example) — with cheesy modernist schtick, it is to the work of a handful of die-hard traditionalists and classicists that the Balinese design world looks. Bali has a reputation as the cutting edge of tropical hotel
An Evolving Culture
One of the things that makes Balinese culture so sustainable is its flexibility and adaptability. It is not a rigid culture, intent Ghormenghast style, on preserving rituals in stone at all costs, but allows change to permeate and move forward. This is reflected in Balinese dance, dress and architecture which I can see and (to some
Hovering Over the Island
Many visitors have climbed to the top of Mount Batur to see the expansive vistas of its surrounding caldera, or walked along the towering headlands of the south to Uluwatu Temple. However, there aren’t many that can say they have witnessed these two key destinations from the sky! With Bali Adventure Sky Tours, this all
Limo Leisure
Touring Bali, if you are uninformed and unlucky, can be tiring and uninspiring; crammed into a small car visiting the same tourist sites that everyone seems to go to. No one wants that when they’re on holiday. Enter VW Limo, a tour experience that offers the perfect balance of both luxury and real, insightful sightseeing.
Before and After… Us
Do you have a personal goal? Or if you own or influence a company or organisation, a corporate goal? Grundfos the Norwegian (but Global) Pump manufacturer has one: “To deliver the world to the next generation in a better state than we inherited it” Pretty simple isn’t it? And you honestly know the consequences of
Staying Sustainable in Bali
Sustainability is one of the buzz words in business these days and it certainly should be . It’s closely linked to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but not quite the same . CSR can be exercised by engaging with third parties who benefit from your company’s assistance (for example Ikea’s great program to put septic tanks
Tirta Gangga and The Palaces of East Bali
Karangasem in East Bali was once a powerful kingdom with captivating landscapes, fascinating history, boisterous traditional markets, and grand palaces. Today, a visit to the regency allows travellers to step back in time as they wander through the beautiful, manicured gardens of Karangasem water palaces. If the walls at these Bali palaces could talk, they
Set Sail and Escape
Ever dreamt of sailing ashore onto your own private island paradise? Go beyond the usual tourist hotspots to find amazing sites of natural beauty, colourful coral reefs and an escape from modern life along the coast of a truly undeveloped island. Aristocat Castaway Cruise will take you on an incredible journey to relax and escape
Bali Art Explorations
Even though Bali is a celebrated tourist destination known for its luscious tropical landscapes and warm hospitality, Balinese culture and art, as unique gems, still haven’t received the discerning traveler’s undivided attention. Despite the continuing influx of westernisation, Bali’s traditional way of life persists and is deeply interwoven with art, through dance, painting, musical performance
Discovering Bali on Big Bikes
A one-day Ducati voyage to the north of the island via the most scenic areas of Kintamani and Bedugul will be an epic additional to any adventurer’s travel diary. On a thrilling trip through the twists and turns of Bali’s rural roads, you can immerse yourself in your surroundings of Bali’s countryside, only worrying about
Tale of Two Kingdoms
Many social observers (expat experts and such) falsely believe that the Age of Rajas is over in Bali. The truth is, the feudal nature of Bali and the pre-eminence of the nobility in civic government is still strong. In the mid-14th century, the prime minister of the Hindu-Javanese Majapahit Empire sent a young prince, Sri
Saddle Up: Discovering Bali on Horseback
Bali has always been referred to by many as the best place to experience new things. Having a variety of activities to choose from, this month I thought to try my hand at horseback riding with Ubud Horse Stables, to trot through rural villages, where culture and tradition entwine. Just a 30-minute drive north from
Majestic Mornings in East Bali
Many come to Bali for a mental escape, to find peace or perhaps inspiration. However, upon arrival, many gravitate to the crowds of the touristic South, lured in by the bright lights, thus unable to find the escape they had hoped for. This isn’t to say an ‘escapist’ experience no longer exists, it certainly does.
