Palm Reading, Cave Rooms and Healers at Visesa Spa
Drive up the road by Ubud’s beautiful palace and very soon, after passing rice fields and other signs of Bali, you will come to Desa Visesa – a resort of a different kind. Commanding a position over looking pristine rice fields, this is a resort with a difference, where people and especially children are encouraged
Embracing Summer in Bamboo Blonde
Bamboo Blonde is designed for the girls who embrace each day, feeling beautiful, playful, fashion driven and knows how to keep the island spirit in the air! “Fun” and “playful” sums up most of the styles in their collection, and some of the pieces feature vivid motifs that can sometimes be a tad flirty. In
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
Island Maestros: Gus Teja and Indra Lesmana
It’s easy to draw inspirations from a paradise island such as Bali, especially for artists. The local maestros as well as internationally acclaimed painters such as Arie Smit have captured the is-land’s nature and culture, immortalised in their canvases. Sculptures have translated the Bali-nese Hinduism and its mythological beings into brilliant carvings and statues. And
Celuk Village, The Home of the Silversmiths
Bali is home to many artisanal vocations, from sculpting to engraving, painting and mask making. Amongst these many skills is the making of jewellery. This fine art of crafting elegant jewellery is best found in Celuk Village, the home to the masters of gold and silver in Bali. The artisanal skills of the Balinese stems from
Jemme’s September Birthstone Jewellery: What’s Your Stone?
Sapphire, as this month’s birthstone, exists in a myriad of colours but it’s always been most strongly associated with the colour blue. The Ancient Persians in fact believed that the Earth rested on a giant blue sapphire and it was the reflection of this that coloured the sky. One of the most famous pieces of
Kid’s Time at Peek A Boo Bali
Whether you live in Bali or are just here for a visit, your little ones will definitely need to be scheduled for play time where they can freely run around, play, and share toys with other kids they just met. You can consider bringing the kiddos to Peek A Boo, a huge play ground situated
Pevonia Men, Because Facials Aren’t Only for Women
The benefits of getting a facial apply to both men and women, but men typically shut down when they hear the “f” word. If you’re a man and you’ve never experienced a men’s facial, it’s an excellent way to manage stress and one of the most relaxing things that you can treat yourself to. At
Kriya Kids: A Spa Experience for Children
Kriya Spa – meaning “ritual” in Sanskrit – celebrates authentic Balinese healing forms with treatments based on “wellness rituals” at the spa’s luxurious spa villas at Grand Hyatt Bali. It draws inspiration from traditional Balinese healing philosophies – Hindu, Jamu and Ayurveda, to promote positive health, delay ageing and promote longevity with the use of
Escape to Spa Furama
Whilst Ubud is certainly an interesting, buzzing place to be, it isn’t the quiet village it once was. For those looking for somewhere quieter, a quick drive out will instantly take you into the countryside. Just south of the bustling hub you’ll find Furama Villas & Spa Ubud, surrounded by farmland and padi fields, in a
Balian Bliss, at the Most Surprising of Places
Recently I experienced a treatment with a Balinese healer. He is a Balian Usada, which means that he comes from a long line of traditional healers, using energy to work on your system. Both his father and grandfather were healers, and possibly earlier generations as well. His energy was powerful and palpable and I could
Exploring the Ubud Art Market
Shopping is not an Ubud specialty. Yet, owing to its position at the centre of numerous art and craft communities, the bustling Ubud Market is definitely one of the best places to get your Bali souvenirs from. You will find only a few internationally-branded stores and leading surf brands along with local fashion retails in
Exploring Denpasar’s Shops
Denpasar is a place where modern and traditional approaches coexist. When you shop, you have two options: haggle for low-priced goods or pay the full price for higher quality goods. Here, shops selling similar items are often clustered together, which makes negotiating and comparing prices easier. “At first glance, the shops on this street appear
