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The Alaya Ubud Expands with New Wing

To meet the growing demand from regional and international in-bound markets, Alaya Resort Ubud will add a new wing with 40 rooms and 5 suites, wedding pavilion, a gym, boardroom, additional swimming pool, and a much talked about second restaurant, Manisan. “Even with the new wing and Manisan, we are still considered a boutique property,”

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No Boundaries at Balinale Film Festival 2016

Bali International Film Festival, also known as BALINALE, closes submissions and commences the programming season with a record number of over 300 films including 176 short films, 70 full length features, and 59 documentaries, representing over a record number of 55 countries. In an effort to promote the growth of Indonesian Cinema, BALINALE has provided

Legian Beach Festival 2016

More than just sand and sun, Legian sits perfectly amid Kuta and Seminyak and offers an irreplaceable taste of paradise. From inspiring arts and crafts, dining experiences, to catching the waves, Legian is acknowledged to be one of Bali’s liveliest and most vibrant areas. As the name ‘Legian’ means ‘sweet’ in Balinese, in its 9th

Sanur Village Festival 2016 is ‘Tat Twam Asi’

For more than ten years now, The Sanur Village Festival (SVF) has been a community-focused event that brings people of all walks of life together for 5 days of festivities in the peaceful coastal village. This year’s SVF holds the theme “Tat Twam Asi”, meaning “I am you, You are me” in Sanksrit, aimed to

Jazz Market By The Sea is Back!

Jazz Market by The Sea, the cultural and community based festival, returns for its 6th year. The three-day festival, well-known for bringing local traditions and modern elements together, will take place from August 19 – 21, from 2pm to 11pm at Taman Bhagawan. During the three-day festivity, visitors will get a multi-coloured potpourri of live

Merdeka! Indonesia Celebrates 71 Years of Independence

August 17 is a date that will be celebrated by all people from the Indonesian archipelago as the date marks the 71st anniversary of the country’s independence. 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

Ultimate Foodies Getaway

September 2016 marks the beginning of “The Ultimate Foodies Getaway”, a photo contest with an epic prize true to its name! “The Ultimate Foodies Getaway” is indulgence at its very best, inviting gastronomes on an amazing culinary journey through Bali over 4 days and 3 nights. Winners of this photo contest will be treated like

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND in BALI?

Every week visitors and residents are eager to see what’s happening on this exciting little island called Bali. So, here we present ‘What’s On This Weekend’, featuring highlight events that you need to check out.   Friday 29 July 2016 Wayang Bocor at Potato Head Beach Club Potato Head Beach Club brings something new to

Celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day at Festival Merdeka 2016

On the 17th of August 2016, Indonesia celebrates its 71st year of Independence! A proud day for all Indonesians, as they raise their flags and enjoy a day of revelries, games and good times with friends, families and communities. This year, at The Bay Bali, a beachfront dining and entertainment complex in Nusa Dua, a

Holiday at The Sanctoo

Adjacent to the famous Bali Zoo, The Sanctoo Villa opened its doors earlier this year to the discerning visitors to Bali. And to welcome the holiday, The Sanctoo is holding a truly special getaway called ‘The Sanctoo Holiday’, where you get to enjoy living in this luxurious property for three days and two nights (use

I’m Inspired, I Inspire

Hundreds of volunteers from across Indonesia are gathering in Nusa Dua on August 8 to visit the elementary schools that are scattered in the area of the island to hold their Kelas Inspirasi, or inspiration class. The volunteers are very excited to welcome back the third chapter of Kelas Inspirasi Bali themed “Inspiring Nusa”. Nusa

Wayang Bocor Art to Take at Potato Head

This July 29, Potato Head Beach Club is bringing to its premises Wayang Bocor, a new take on a traditional Indonesian art form by one of Indonesia’s most celebrated contemporary artists Eko Nugroho. Created by Nugroho in 2008, Wayang Bocor was inspired by the traditional Javanese puppet shows where performers cast shadows against a large

MÉTIS Is Planning a Special Event, But It’s All a Secret

MÉTIS Is Planning a Special Event, But It’s All a Secret

MÉTIS Lounge, adjoined to MÉTIS Restaurant, is bringing something special to Bali’s entertainment scene – but it’s all a surprise as the venue remains hush-hush over the details of what is building up to be a highly anticipated event. All we, and the eager-to-know Bali crowds, have been given is this teaser picture below, but

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