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Like art, like music, like history, wine is something that gets better the more you understand it. Understanding and appreciating wine is precisely the goal of this newly published wine booklet, ‘Tasting Journeys of a Sommelier’, written by Ni Nyoman Kerta Widyawati – or simply, Widya. This special little publication is a handbook for the

The luxurious five-star Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa breathes new life into its “Evenings at Renaissance” programme with the annual Global Day of Discovery, a celebration deeply rooted in the spirit of the neighbourhood and unique discoveries of quintessential local experiences to its guests. The Renaissance Hotels, one of Marriott Bonvoy’s impressive collection of

On 1 June 2023, the Padma Resort Legian will host yet another iconic musical concert, this time featuring Indonesian-British concert pianist, George Harliono. The 22 year-old-old is one of the world’s most recognised piano talents. Born in London, UK, to an Indonesian mother and British father, George found a love for music an early age

Adding to an already impressive variety, the Indonesian winery TWO Islands has released their all-new Sparkling Shiraz, making a grand total of 10 varieties in their collection. TWO Islands presents wines vinified here in Bali using premium grapes sourced from South Australia. The new Sparkling Shiraz is made using grapes from their own vineyards in

Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, and the craze has spread to Bali where courts from Pererenan to Seminyak are constantly booked out. Spreading the sport to the southeast coast, Sanur Padel Club recently opened its doors with professional courts and equipment fit for any Padel enthusiast in the area.  Founded and

Art-focused boutique hotel, ARTOTEL Sanur – Bali, proudly presents FEELING GOOD, an art exhibition in collaboration with Rupa Bali, launched on 14 April 2023 at the hotel’s ARTSPACE. Inviting nine local artists from Bali to display their work, the exhibition’s theme takes inspiration from the hit song ‘Feeling Good’, originally sung by Anthony Newly and

The Ubud Food Festival 2023, one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting culinary events is back. From 30 June to 2 July 2023, the celebrated festival will be bringing more than 40 local and international chefs in an array of shows, talks, classes and dining experiences. The festival’s theme is Soil (‘Tanah’), as the source of

Once again providing the island with its dose of classic musical concerts, the Padma Resort Legian has invited esteemed South Korean cellist, Hee Young Lim to perform at their Plumeria Grand Ballroom on Monday, 8 May 2023. Driven by her love for music, Hee Young Lim went studied at the celebrated New England Conservatory in

Specialty coffee producer, Expat. Roasters, collaborates with plant-based milk manufacturer, OATSIDE, to organise Battle of the Baristas, the biggest sustainable plant-based barista competition in Indonesia, where raw materials used in the competition are sourced from plants, including oat milk and coffee beans. Battle of the Baristas will feature hundreds of Indonesian baristas from across the

Currently on display at Santrian Art Gallery, Sanur, is ‘Kadaut’, the latest exhibition by seasoned Balinese artist, AA Ngurah Paramartha. Opened on 7 April, the exhibition features 13 paintings on canvas and the 3 installations, which will be on display until 31 May 2023. ‘Kadaut’ is the Balinese word for ‘captivated’ — a condition of

Following the great success of its first two editions, W Bali – Seminyak is back with another round of Go Local, a special event that celebrates and embraces all things local. For this third edition, W Bali – Seminyak will be collaborating with Kebon Vintage, Bali’s most impressive vintage car museum. Set to be held

Get ready for a night of nostalgia as Grammy award-winning global superstar, Ne-Yo, is set to make his return to Indonesia in 2023. The R&B singer will make his first appearance in Bali as he takes to the stage in Jimbaran hotspot, Locca Sea House, on Sunday, 21 May 2023 from 3 PM onwards. Opened