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One of the really difficult dilemmas for the environmentally conscious has been what to do with single-use masks. We have to use them (and maybe will need to do so for some time more) but disposal is a challenge. Most masks are not easily decomposed or recycled (they take 450 years to degrade in nature!)

After a year of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) will make its long-awaited return this year. The ten-day UWRF 2021 event will take place from 8-17 October 2021, featuring an exciting line-up of storytellers in fascinating discussions, intimate exclusive events and great performances, both on-site and online. Not

Building up the excitement for a Bali holiday, a group of Bali-based brands have come together to create an epic Bali getaway for two people, with a luxury villa, meals, experiences and more as part of the massive takeaway. Organised by one of Asia-Pacifics’ leading luxury villa booking portal and management company, The Luxe Nomad,

After months of closing down during the Emergency Public Activity Restrictions (PPKM), Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, has announced in the Circular Letter of the Governor of Bali No. 15 of 2021 that malls and tourist attractions are allowed to reopen and resume operations at a 50% capacity with strict health protocols implemented. According to

Through the course of the pandemic, Bali has been struggling to achieve economic recovery due to its heavy reliance on tourism. While international borders remain closed, the island has become somewhat of a ghost town clinging to dear life as businesses struggle and many people remain unemployed. The Funding is an initiative in the form

With Bali’s tourism industry continuing to struggle through the pandemic, resulting in a large portion of the population remaining unemployed (or underemployed), PT Indonesia Paradise Property Tbk sought to help some local communities on Indonesia’s day of independence. On 17 August 2021, Indonesia celebrated its 76th Independence Day, and whilst many celebrated at home, one

Spending more time at home than usual? Why not take advantage of this downtime and indulge in a skincare regime to keep your skin healthy and nourished. Sensatia Botanicals is here to help you achieve that with their latest Native Flora Bath Collection! Indonesia’s prominent natural beauty care brand, Sensatia Botanicals, has launched the Native

There are calls for participation in and support for a special fundraising event: a mountaineering adventure across the crater rim of the Batur caldera, Kintamani, raising awareness and funds for essential mental health services across Bali.  • The Problem• The Solution• Freedom Summit Fundraiser The Problem  When they were needed most, 93 percent of Indonesia’s

In an effort to keep people informed, especially non-Indonesian speaking residents in Bali, this article shares the latest update on the Java-Bali emergency social restrictions (otherwise known as Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat, or PPKM). Update from 2 August 2021: In line with the national announcement by President Jokowi on 2 August 2021, as well as

The National Covid-19 Taskforce has implemented a new requirement for foreign nationals applying for an Indonesian visa to enter the country: foreign nationals must now be fully vaccinated to be permitted entry. This is done to protect Indonesian citizens from imported cases as a response to the reported Covid-19 variants from other countries. According to

Since publishing this article, the Government has implemented an Emergency Lockdown across Java and Bali. This lockdown will take place from 3 – 20 July and includes updated regulations on domestic travel. For full details please visit: Bali Emergency Lockdown Regulations (July 2021). Regulations have changed for domestic travellers coming to Bali, as stated in