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Bali Hotels Association Launches New Video Series to Inspire Travel to the Island
On 22 October, the Bali Hotels Association (BHA) announced the launch of ‘Bali, A New Kind of Adventure’, a series of six one-minute videos that showcase what travelling to Bali is like under new conditions and protocols, with a focus on inspiring future travellers. The six videos – which will have a staggered release –
A Virtual University Fair: The Show Must Go On for Students of BIS
Whilst the future of “normal” schooling on the island is still uncertain, and many students remain in ‘distanced learning’ programs, this has led to creative and unique ways of providing services and fulfilling promises. Throughout the pandemic, the Bali Island School has endeavoured to provide the same level of attention for the students, including their
Improving Bali’s Art Infrastructure through ‘DenPasar 2020: Regeneration’
Denpasar-based alternative art hub, CushCush Gallery (CGC), is reviving the island’s art infrastructure by redefining the status quo for young writers in the upcoming DenPasar 2020: Regeneration. For this year’s annual programme, CushCush Gallery co-founder Suriawati Qiu is championing the writer’s pivotal part in the continuity and preservation of Bali’s creative realm within several spheres
Adiwana Warnakali: First Four-Star Resort Opens on Nusa Penida
If you’ve been longing for a new island adventure outside of Bali, then you’ll be excited with what Adiwana Hotels & Resorts has in store for you. Unveiling the latest addition to their boutique resorts collection, the newly-opened Adiwana Warnakali brings the brand to the neighbouring island of Nusa Penida as the first four-star boutique
KEMBALI 2020: A Rebuild Bali Festival
From July onwards, Bali is normally filled to the brim with events. From dazzling summer music festivals, to community fairs and insightful literary gatherings, the island heaves with an action-packed calendar that has something for everyone. Of course, 2020 has been different and all of the major festivals were forced to pull the plug. Two
Cook for Those in Need: Scholars of Sustenance Calls for Bali Community to Provide Meals
Since isolating at home became a new norm, some of us may have taken for granted the simple pleasure of a home-cooked meal and its powerful ability to provide comfort when it’s most needed. Food is one of the most basic needs of human beings, yet many in Bali still lack access to nutrition, even
Paint & Wine on the Nusa Dua Beachfront: Meliá Bali x Bartega Event
For those of you who are avid fans of the paint and sip trend, then be excited to know there’s one coming to Bali! Paint & Wine, Meliá Bali’s upcoming collaboration with Jakarta-based paint and sip company, Bartega, combining the pleasures of wine tasting and the creativity of painting into one social event. Meliá Bali
Discover the Archipelago: Indonesian Heritage Society Brings Their Lecture Series Online
The Indonesian Heritage Society (IHS) is a non-profit organisation offering the opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. The varied activities of the organisation, including explorers, lectures, study groups, and tours, provide a stepping stone to discover the culture, life, history and art of this vast archipelago. Based in Jakarta, the
Sthala Ubud Bali Receives Cleanliness, Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability Certification
It’s been more than six months since resorts closed their gilded doors to the island, as the world proceeded into mandatory lockdown. Remaining open throughout this difficult time, Sthala Ubud Bali has been quick to prepare themselves for the future of global travellers, with with government-approved hygiene and sanitation standards. In response to the global
Weekend Celebrations at the Iconic COMO Beach Club
Celebrate your weekends with exciting happenings at the popular COMO Beach Club every Saturday and Sunday. Bring your best mates for a lively Saturday Tunes and Tacos, and spend a relaxing Sunday by the pool with the family. Nestled comfortably on a corner of the surfer’s paradise of Canggu, COMO Beach Club, the relaxed all-day
Bali Re-Opens for Domestic Tourists : What Provisions Must Travellers Take?
On 31 July 2020, Bali will be official open for domestic tourism, as sanction by the regional Balinese government and the Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster. This opening of domestic borders is Part Two of the authority’s phasing program to re-open the whole island. 9 July marked the opening of certain beaches, local businesses
Sungai Watch: The Ayung River Gets a Plastic Clean Up
Bali has its fair share of environmental issues, including increasing water scarcity and waste management, but by far reducing plastic pollution has been at the centre of its environmental goals in the last few years. As the island has remained quiet in recent months, one group has sought to take advantage of the lack of
Ikat Revival: How Covid-19 Brought About the Rebirth of a Traditional Weaving Village
The weavers of Bali are dusting off their looms in a small traditional village just outside Ubud. In Pejeng Kangin, a long-forgotten artisan craft is coming back. This is just one of three recent village initiatives. It all started when David Metcalf, a local expat originally from New Zealand, went to his Banjar (local village
