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The John Hardy Boutique and Gallery at Seminyak has several exciting things lined up for you as they proudly debut Artisan by Nature, an exhibition created by Bali-based artisans, Make A Scene – A Leaf Creation Studio, along with the launching of a new lunch menu at their signature The Long Table dining experience. Artisan

After a year and half of looking after 30 critically-endangered Sumatran elephants, the Mason Elephant Park has created a dedicated non-profit, Save Bali Elephants, in hopes that people in Bali and around the world can help to support their continued efforts. The Mason Elephant Park has been a favourite destination for Bali visitors since it

Inspirational and positive news has come for Bali at the end of October 2021, with CNN announcing that I Made Janur Yasa, the Balinese founder of Plastic Exchange, has been nominated as one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2021. In the year and a half the pandemic has persisted, Bali’s almost decimated tourist

On Thursday 28 October 2021, the official opening of ARTCanggu took place at Hotel Tugu Bali, launching the first series of a Balinese contemporary arts and culture exhibition in support of local artists and their arts.  The launch of ARTCanggu is a pivotal moment in Balinese art development, as its opening ceremony marked important partnerships

Food connoisseurs on the island will be ecstatic to know that there’s a new kid on the Ubud block as The Suku Bali opens its doors to the public. Focusing on a unique farm-to-table concept, this new dining destination presents guests with affordable international culinary offerings and beverages using locally sourced ingredients in a warm

“My name is Buta Krimi. I am the carrier of disease!” Screams the giant worm through its huge mouth full of teeth. “I suck in human energy through my spit. The dirtier the human environment, the greater my power!”  This is an excerpt from the latest edition of Luh Ayu Manik Mas, a superhero book

Opened in early 2017, HOSHINOYA Bali has been providing guests with exquisite accommodation and hospitality, where traditional Balinese culture meets Japanese aesthetics of space. On Tuesday, 5 October 2021, the Ubud resort has been proudly listed as one of the best resorts in Indonesia by the international magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, on their annual Readers’

Indonesia’s international borders are now partially open to foreign visitors, this has been in effect since 15 September 2021. Whilst still limited to a handful of countries, with tight entry regulations, international entry into the country is permitted. Furthermore, Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport has opened to foreign visitors from 14 October 2021. This article

After much anticipation, Britain’s Most Famous Scotch Whiskey – Bell’s – has finally arrived in Indonesia! Despite its relatively new presence in Diageo’s portfolio of whiskies marketed in Indonesia, the Bell’s brand is almost 200 years old and is the UK’s most popular Scotch whisky due to its smoothness and rich taste. Bell’s is made

On 27 September 2021, the BHA Sustainable Food Festival was launched across Bali, taking place at 30 hotels. A program launched by the Bali Hotels Association (BHA), the festival is aimed at showcasing the innovative work participating hotels have been putting in to create a more sustainable way of operating. The festival, which takes place

Johnnie Walker collaborates with the acclaimed Indonesian illustrator, Hardthirteen, to push boundaries in expressing and presenting artistic experiences. As one of the world’s best-selling scotch whiskey, Johnnie Walker continues its 200-year legacy of continuing to live the spirit of pushing boundaries by inspirational figures who takes the meaning of ‘keep walking’ to life. Johnnie Walker

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!)