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Having debuted with great success in 2022, Ubud Open Studios makes it much-anticipated return this year from 28-29 April 2023, with two days of their uniquely crafted experience that grants exclusive access into Bali’s renowned creative industries. This one-of-a-kind experience is being produced by Elami and Co, an organisation best known for putting together the

If you’ve ever dreamt of becoming a pilot, this is now possible in Bali. The Bali International Flight Academy, or BIFA for short, has introduced a new ‘Private Pilot License – Executive’ (PPL-E) program, a private flight pilot certification. BIFA, established in 2009, is considered to be one of Indonesia’s best pilot schools.  Since its

In collaboration with Plastik Kembali, a Lombok-based circular art and homeware design company, W Bali – Seminyak resort unveils “Reimagining Plastic Waste: LAND | SEA | SKY”, an art exhibition that showcases recycled plastic waste with applied artistic innovation and creativity. Launched on Friday, 17 March 2023, the exhibition is held at W Bali –

One of the island’s most anticipated events, Dissolve Weekend, returns to Bali for a two-day event from 10-11 March 2023. Though welcoming a line-up of amazing musical artists, the festival goes beyond the tunes, with food and drinks all part of the experience. Powered by Marriott Bonvoy, Dissolve Weekend is spread across the island to

The John Hardy Boutique and Gallery at Seminyak once again brings one of Indonesia’s unique artisanal brands to the fore. ‘GIFTS’ by Threadapeutic is on display throughout the venue from 2 February to 30 April, as part of John Hardy’s regular exhibition programme aimed at showcasing refined local artisanship. Threadapeutic (threadapeutic.com) is a team of

Based in Bali, Spice Islands Distilling Co. is an authentic craft distillery on a mission to ‘Raise Indonesian Spirits’ by making world-class spirits that showcase the truly staggering array of botanicals and flavours Indonesia has to offer. The company recently launched a new line of their East Indies Gin, a pink gin featuring the king of

This Valentine’s Day, Padma Resort once again brings classical music to the island with a special concert by world-class violinist, Iskandar Widjaja, taking place The Plumeria Grand Ballroom of the resort.  Labelled as “Worldclass-Violinist” by Stuttgarter Zeitung and “Rockstar” by The Jakarta Post, Iskandar Widjaja was born and educated in Berlin, Germany, and picked up

Arak, Bali’s traditional spirit, is a local libation that has been around for generations used in both ceremonies and celebrations across the island. Originally an island moonshine of sorts, produced by arak farmers using age-old methods, it is supplied to the local arak scene from their home-based distilleries. The Balinese Government has officially announced that

The five-star The Apurva Kempinski Bali has unveiled its brand campaign for 2023 entitled ‘Powerful Indonesia’, a year-long campaign that will showcase monthly thematic programmes to promote the powerful aspects of Indonesia. Fresh off the 2022 G20 Presidency of Indonesia, The Apurva Kempinski Bali kicks off the New Year with the launch of its 2023

After being crowned at the Puteri Indonesia beauty pageant, Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana is set to compete in the Miss Universe world beauty pageant on 14 January 2023 in New Orleans, USA. As the first Puteri Indonesia winner from Bali, Laksmi will hit the international stage representing the country — but more personally, her hometown of

One of the island’s favourite family destinations, Waterbom Bali, has announced an exciting expansion plan that will add 1.3 hectares of fun to the park. New slides, new pools and new experiences are on-track to be opened in 2023. Voted Asia’s #1 waterpark by TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards 2022, this classic Bali institution is constantly

An annual exhibition by a group of local Balinese artists under the collective known as Sen.Sa.Si is currently on-going from 17 December to 15 January 2023,  held within the ballroom of the famous Blanco Renaissance Museum in Ubud. Open to the public, the exhibition is a platform for local Bali-based artists, and the closing event