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Handcrafted Solutions to Reduce Plastic Waste

Around 9.8 billion plastic bags are used in Indonesia yearly, and 95% of them end up being discarded after only single use. Bali itself generates 1.6 million tons of waste within the same period, in which 20% of this is plastic waste. With its palm-lined coastlines, verdant valleys and charming culture, Bali is the most

Revisiting Lombok

Travel brochures advertise Lombok as “the way Bali was 30 years ago,” untouched and unspoiled. In other words, those venturing the island east of Bali will find equally enchanting beaches, surf, and culture.  I remember arriving in Lombok five years ago at Teluk Kodek, an area in the northern part of the island surrounded by swaying

Shopping for Bali’s Great Outdoors

Excuse us for the pun we use for the the title, although we mean it both literally and figuratively. It’s because a lot of us see shopping as a form of enjoyment; and this promotes mental wellbeing. Also, since this is the ‘sports  and fitness issue’, we’d like to use our monthly shopping section to

Bali’s Wellness Retreats

A retreat is different from a mere holiday. Retreats are taken with the full intention for relaxation and rejuvenation, taking part in activities (or in some cases inactivity) that promote holistic wellbeing. Bali, now a real wellness destination, is home to retreats that cater specifically for people’s need to be reenergised, reinvigorated and reawakened. UDARA

Sustainable Fashion Paves the Way to Cleaner Oceans

Reduce, reuse, recycle. Three words many of us were taught but so few actually practice. However, the world is now in a state of panic. The visible threat of marine plastic pollution as well as the invisible threat of micro-plastics moving their way through the food chain is on the back of any environmentally-conscious individual’s

Anantara Seminyak Offers Specialised Hypnotherapy in their Spa to Unlock Your Subconcious

Anantara Seminyak Resort has launched a new spa programme centred on hypnotherapy. A form of treatment used to reprogram the subconscious, hypnotherapy may be beneficial when it comes to overcoming behavioural and psychological conditions such as fears, anxiety, phobias and negative thoughts as well as addressing suppressed emotions. At the resort, hypnotherapy sessions are led

Getting Muddy with Mepantigan, Bali’s Own Sport

Back in 2008, Putu Witsen, a former Taekwondo athlete, developed a unique style of martial art combining Balinese tradition and culture with Taekwondo techniques, he called it Mepantigan. Being a Balinese raised in Jakarta, there was a space between him and the Balinese culture and tradition. His move back to the island was purely career-driven,

Bali’s Best Skincare Brands You Need to Bring Home

If luxurious spa treatments have been a part of your stay in Bali, you may find yourself wanting to recreate the experience at home. Well, you can! Bali has been named one of the top spa destinations in the world, and considering that most of the skin products and brands used in the many spas

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