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Largest in Southeast Asia, Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary Opens in Bali
Starbucks celebrates the journey of coffee from seed-to-cup by opening its largest destination in Southeast Asia – The Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary or Starbucks Reserve Bali, one of Starbucks’ premium ‘Reserve’ outlets. The one-of-a-kind Coffee Sanctuary demonstrates Starbucks Indonesia’s coffee leadership in partnership with licensee PT Sari Coffee Indonesia, building upon 16 years of innovation
Desa Potato Head: Bali’s First Creative Village
When Potato Head Beach Club opened back in 2010, no one could have imagined what was in store. Fast forward ten years later and what was once a landmark destination for music, sunsets and cocktails, has evolved into an eclectic amalgamation of culture, design and sustainability with the birth of Desa Potato Head, Bali’s first
Ubud Diary : Bali’s Newest Art Gallery Showcasing the Ubud Style
A new art gallery and cultural landmark, Ubud Diary, has opened in Lodtunduh – just south of Ubud – presenting a collection predominantly exhibiting paintings of the Ubud style. Ubud Diary held its grand opening on the 30th of November, 2019, coinciding also with a book launching of ‘Ubud Diary: Celebrating the Ubud School of
Artisanal Chocolate Brand Krakakoa Opens Store in Ubud
Artisanal chocolate brand from Lampung, located on the western tip of Indonesia’s Sumatra island, Krakakoa empowers farmers to become master craftsmen in their trade, creating the exceptional cacao beans that go into its chocolate. Last year, Krakakoa opened its first Bali store in Seminyak, hosting an array of activities such as chocolate tastings, chocolate-making and
Newly Opened Adiwana Unagi Suites Presents Balinese Craftsmanship in Ubud
Experience a leisurely retreat at a brand-new Ubud destination as Adiwana Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the highly anticipated opening of their Adiwana Unagi Suites. Officially open since late December 2019, Adiwana Unagi Suites is the latest addition to Adiwana Hotels & Resorts‘ ever-expanding collection of resorts, which currently manages 13 boutique resorts with 7
Beginning the Year with a Holiday? You Can with Mercure Bali Legian’s Affordable Stay
The festive season is over; parties and celebrations have finished and it’s back to work for most of us. But if you’re in need of a holiday after the holiday-season, then a trip to Bali when the December crowds are gone makes for a perfectly timed escape. On top of that, you can expect this
John Hardy Opens Bespoke Concept Boutique in Seminyak
World-renowned Balinese jewellery brand, John Hardy, continues their worldwide expansions. This time, they’re going back to where it all started with the opening of their unique boutique and kitchen concept in Bali’s bustling Seminyak neighbourhood. The brand-new John Hardy boutique benefits from its prime location in Seminyak, which draws endless globetrotting travellers daily. Thus, bestowing
Starbucks Reserve Dewata Celebrates 1st Anniversary
This month, Bali’s popular coffee destination, Starbucks Reserve Dewata, celebrates their first-ever anniversary. Since its opening in January 2019, Starbucks Reserve Dewata has been running successfully for the past year, with hundreds of coffee connoisseurs and visitors coming in daily, whether it’s customers getting their regular coffee fix, digital nomads working, business meetings or just
Embrace the Spirit of the Lunar New Year at COMO Uma Ubud
Withdraw into the serene hills of Ubud this Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Rat at the tropical sanctuary of COMO Uma Ubud. Embrace this special time of the year in the enchanting ambience of this wellness resort and leave with a renewed sense of hope for prosperity and fortune. Nestled on
Retreat into COMO Shambhala Estate this Lunar New Year
On Saturday, 25 January 2020, the world celebrates the Lunar New Year, calling in a brand new Zodiac and thus a new era for the year ahead. It is a time of renewal and transformation. This year, world-renowned health retreat COMO Shambhala Estate invites you to enjoy this auspicious time of the year in the
The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Opens as a Sanctuary of Wellness and Tranquility
Discover a world of wellness and tranquillity surrounded by tropical jungles and lush rice fields at the newly-opened The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, the second Westin resort to open in Bali. The Resort Nestled on the verdant hills and picturesque tropical terraces of Ubud, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud welcomes guests to a
Bali Safari Welcomes Four Striped Hyenas into their Park
Bali Safari Park has recently welcomed Manama, Adliya, Hamad, and Riffa, into their Gianyar jungle, four striped hyenas which are the first on the island. The two females and two males hyenas allow you to get a different perspective and deeper understanding of this fascinating and engaging animal, a much maligned and misunderstood animal, often
January 2020’s Temple Anniversary Calendar
Bali has been dubbed the ‘Island of the Gods’, but could just as easily be referred to as the ‘Island of a Thousand Temples’. These temples, being sacred sites for the Balinese Hindus as places of worship, are also important features on the island’s calendar of events and festivities. Bali’s unique calendar system, known as
