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Voting The Best Island in the World, Why Is Bali Among Them?
Recently, DestinAsian Readers Choice Awards 2017 awarded Bali as the best island destination for the 12th year in a row. Before that, New York’s Travel+Leisure Magazine rated it as the second best island in the world after Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, and before even that travel sources from Trip Advisor to Condé Naste have lauded Bali
The Last Laugh – Stand Up Comedy at the Fat Bowl Sports Bar
Looking for a laugh this weekend? Head on over to the Fat Bowl Sports Bar for 2 international stand up comedians hitting the stage. Katie Burch, one of Australia’s rising stars – and mother of two! As well as Chris Radburn, a laywer turned comedian that was the international finalist for NBC’s show ‘The Last
Bali’s Biggest Beach Clean Up Takes 40 tons of Trash off Bali’s Beaches!
On Sunday, 19 February 2017, volunteers all across the island’s coast gathered at their local beaches for Bali’s Biggest Beach Clean Up. 1000s of individuals from children to politicians, locals and expats, came together to show their love for Bali by cleaning up the coast line and participating in Bali’s biggest beach clean-up. An initiative started by the
Force Majeure: Comedian Eddie Izzard Live in Bali !
For stand up comedy lovers, you’ll be excited to hear that English comedy legend Eddie Izzard will be live in Bali! On Friday, 3 March 2017, Eddie Izzard will be bringing his world tour ‘Force Majeure’ to the Grand Ballroom of the Trans Resort Bali. Eddie Izzard is an English stand up comedian, writer and
6 Things at W Bali That Will Make You Go WOW
The W Bali is turning 6 years old this 5 March 2017 and to celebrate we thought we’d share some of the features at this extraordinary hotel in Seminyak that will literally make you go WOW. 1. The Pool W Retreat’s pool is simply breathtaking; it’s the first thing you see when you walk past
Bali and Java Photography Tour
Join photographer, David Metcalf and National Geographic photography tutor Suki Belaustegui for a fantastic photography workshop and tour of Bali and Java on 30th of March – 8 April 2017, where you will meet the wild horsemen of Mt. Bromo, visit the charming Tengger villages, explore the Dieng Plateau, attend a special Javanese dance performance,
Sunny Side Up Festival Announces Dates and Line Up for 2017
That’s right, Potato Head Beach Club’s annual summer music festival (together with Ismaya Live), has already announced the dates and line up for this year’s Sunny Side Up Festival ! SAVE THE DATE: 11-12 August 2017 2 days of non-stop beachfront, poolside musical mayhem.) Sunny Side Up 2017 will not disappoint! The exotic, tropical venue of
The Sakala Resort Rebrands
Starting January 19th, 2017, Mantra Sakala Resort & Beach Club is rebranded under the new name, The Sakala Resort Bali. Located at Tanjung Benoa, the resort offers 247 suites and 14 private bedroom pool villas with facilities that include swimming pools, a wellness spa, health club, lagoon bar, restaurants, a beach club, conference rooms and
A Starling Night – Saving Bali’s Endangered Starlings
Many people are unaware that The Bali Starling has been the mascot of Bali since 1991, and therefore they don’t notice that the songbird species is critically endangered and nearly reaching extinction due to the practice of catching wild birds for the bird markets, which grow at an unsustainable rate. With less than 100 adult
Behold and unleash the runner within!
This year’s Run Till You Drop (RYTD) will take place at The Bali Collection ITDC Nusa Dua on the coming February 19th. The race will be divided into 2 categories of 2 hours and 3 hours running session. This race is dedicated for everyone and to educate them about the importance of maintaining your health.
‘A Humble Beginning’ Photo Exhibition
Art comes in many forms, but for Terralogical it comes in the form of photography. Like a drawing or painting, photography captures moments of life, emotions and stories, it’s no wonder they say a picture says a thousand words. One of Bali’s most well-known wedding photography companies, Terralogical, founded by Govinda Rumi and Bonjo Abadi,
Crystal Luxury Bay Resort Opens in Nusa Dua
The Crystal Luxury Bay Resort Nusa Dua – Bali finally launched their one of a kind designs to the public. The 214-rooms and suites resort shows a classic yet elegant look that resonates “polished sophistication”. This new Resort overlooks the timeless beauty of Bali’s mangroves reserve, authentic Balinese atmosphere and endless ocean views. Designed to
Chinese New Year Stays in Bali
It must be true what they say about luck and prosperity on Chinese New Year, because some of Bali’s leading resorts and hotels are offering amazing deals for those after a vacation (or staycation!), in honour of the Year of the Rooster. The ‘Prosperity Package’ at Alaya Ubud Escape to the sanctuary of Alaya in
