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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;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A new 70-seat Fastboat to Gili Islands has been added to the fleet of BlueWater Express, called the BlueWater Express IX cementing its reputation as the leading, safest transfer service from Bali to the Gili Islands. Run from its private facility on Serangan Island to the Gilis and Lombok, the new vessel has 72 aluminium

Further establishing its role as the premier music-lifestyle brand in the hotel industry, Hard Rock International announces the debut of WAX: the latest component to the brand’s complimentary and signature The Sound of Your Stay® music amenity program. Partnering with Crosley, one of the world’s most notable turntable manufacturers, and Sony Music Entertainment, a global

It can be argued that the real ‘tourism’ scene of Bali started in the late 70’s, early 80’s. It started with the original ‘backpackers’ of the world – mainly from the UK, Australia, USA, France and other developed Western countries -looking for exotic destinations far from home.  In his 80’s music video for “I’ve Been

Marking 72 years of being an independent nation, this August 17th is a day that will be celebrated by all people from the Indonesian archipelago. During the day, celebrations will take place from the westernmost tip of Indonesia’s Aceh to the easternmost of Papua, with people taking part in flag raising ceremonies and the many