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Helping the Evacuation Refugees of Mount Agung
News of Mount Agung ‘s “imminent eruption” has spread quickly around the world, whilst those on the island wait with calm but fearful anticipation. However, with evacuations at their highest level now in the area, refugees are the immediate focus for communities in Bali. Magma rising through the rocks of the mountain has caused hundreds
Bali-Borneo Photography Tour (November)
On this coming 4th to 15th of November, you can embark on a photography tour from Bali to Borneo. During the tour you get to travel and snap photos of the Bali’s volcanoes, ancient ceremonies and stunning landscapes with green lush rice fields, whilst encountering the friendly local Balinese people. The tour will then continue
Dashoppe Retail Adds Fashion Selection to Seminyak
Dash Hotel Seminyak Bali, an eccentric hotel with its iconic funky style, has expanded its branding into the world of retail by unveiling its very own retail store, Dashoppe. With the opening of Dashoppe, the island’s style-conscious can now steal some of the best looks from several Indonesian celebrities, for the store houses celebrity designer
You Can Now Explore Bali’s Best Boutiques in the Ayana Shopping Arcade
Inspired by Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, and complemented by the cosmopolitan tastes of Ayana’s loyal clientele, the cliff-top resort recently launched an expansive shopping hot-spot. Designed to give hotel guests as well as visitors a more comprehensive shopping experience, Ayana’s new shopping destination is located between the resort’s lobby and the famous Rock Bar, offering
Music, Films and Poetry At the Ubud Writer’s & Readers Festival 2017
A collection of hungry hearts and minds converge annually in Bali’s cultural capital of Ubud for the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), set to return 25-29 October 2017. Despite its name, the festival extends far beyond the interests of the keen bookworm and has evolved into a hub for anyone interested in creativity, global
A Bouquet of Love to Indonesia’s Environment
300 kilograms of rubbish recently occupied the prodigious Potato Head Beach Club – but not in the way you might think. This was no seasonal wash-up from Bali’s beaches, this was the venue’s latest art installation done in collaboration with prominent Indonesian artist Eko Nugroho. Waste management has always been one of the country’s biggest problems;
Balinale Film Festival Connects Filmmakers and Entertains Communities
This year’s Bali International Film Festival, otherwise known as Balinale, is shaping up to be the best and most exciting in the festival’s eleven year history! The festival continues to bring their audience quality, thought-provoking, independent and award winning short, feature & documentary films from Indonesia and around the world. This year, their 2017 theme
Charlie Chaplin in Bali
Did you know that the 1930’s silent comedy legend Charlie Chaplin came to Bali? Well… “In 1932, undergoing a midlife crisis aggravated by the coming of the talkies [non-silent movies], Chaplin decides not to return to Hollywood after touring Europe to promote “City Lights”. Instead, with his brother Sydney, he “escapes” to Bali. The island
The New Veranda Lounge and Bar Opens in the Grand Hyatt
Inside Grand Hyatt Bali in Nusa Dua, Veranda Lounge and Bar was recently opened, giving leisure seekers an unparalleled view of the hotel’s manicured landscape and the Indian Ocean. The lounge’s relaxed yet elegant interiors makes it an ideal place to unwind – be it for a midday caffeine burst, an afternoon high tea, a
The Stones Hotel Installs 99 Solar Collector Panels
As a first step to following the Paris Climate Change Agreement signed by Indonesia, and a way to produce less waste and help reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, The Stones – Legian, Bali – A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, recently installed 99 units of solar collectors, the largest solar installation project in Bali of its
Threads of Life: Traditional Textile Workshops in Bali
Working directly with over 1,000 women weavers in more than 50 communities on 12 islands, Threads of Life helps weavers to form independent cooperatives, recover the skills of their ancestors, manage their resources sustainably, and express their cultural identity while building financial security. From marriage gifts to everyday wear, as offerings to the ancestors or
We Need You: Crowdfunding for Clean Water in Bali
Water is life, we all know that, but many of us don’t know the struggles of those who don’t have access to this basic human right. It’s estimated that 34 million people in Indonesia do not have access to clean drinking water, that is 13% of the total population. This often leads to water related
Ultimate Foodies Getaway: Win the Ultimate Culinary Holiday in Bali
Indonesia’s top brands and Bali’s top culinary experiences are coming together to give two lucky winners and their friends the chance to journey across the Island of the God’s in one unforgettable weekend worth Rp.80,000,000. The trip includes return flights from Jakarta to Bali, 3 nights luxury accommodation, Bali Food Safari dining tour of 4
