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3rd Annual Go Local Event Returns at W Bali – Seminyak
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
Grammy Award-Winning Singer Ne-Yo Set to Perform at Bali’s Locca Sea House, Jimbaran
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
BaliSpirit Festival 2023: Bali’s Biggest Yoga Event Returns
Yogis around the island and beyond will be ecstatic to find out that BaliSpirit Festival 2023 will return for its 14th edition this coming May. As always, the festival will take place in magical Ubud over 4 days and 5 nights, featuring workshops, music and dance performances, food and a fair! Since its inception in
Ubud Open Studios 2023: A Two-Day Event Granting Access into Bali’s Renowned Creative Industries
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
Learn to Fly High at Bali International Flight Academy
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
W Bali – Seminyak x Plastik Kembali: Reimagining Plastic Waste Through Art
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 –
GIFTS, An Exhibition by Threadapeutic
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
East Indies Launches New ‘Bali Pomelo Pink Gin’
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
Violinist Iskandar Widjaja Performs at Padma Resort Legian for Valentine’s Day Concert
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
Celebrate Bali’s Traditional Spirit as 29 January Officially Set as ‘Hari Arak Bali’
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 Apurva Kempinski Bali Launches 2023 ‘Powerful Indonesia’ Campaign
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
Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana: From Ubud to Miss Universe
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
Bigger, Better, Wetter – Waterbom Bali Reveals Exciting Expansion Plan for 2023
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
