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North Bali: Hotsprings, Lovina and Buddhist Enclaves
North Bali’s mainstay are its rolling green hills and the authentic and traditional Balinese villages dotted across the region. Gaze upon the hills stippled with flowers and the picturesque rice fields while the local village children greet you with genuine smiles and warmth. I find it rather odd to learn that a place as beautiful

Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach Brings Japanese Hospitality to Bali
Opening its doors at Tanjung Benoa Bay, Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach marks the return of Nikko Hotels brand under the Okura Nikko Hotel Management in Indonesia. Aiming to bring back the unique blend of Japanese traditions and warm Balinese hospitality, the hotel spreads over a 1,3-hectare area with 188 spacious guest rooms and suites

Taman Ujung Water Palace and the Enchantment of East Bali
The spectacular coastal roads of eastern Bali is an adventure in its own right, with green hills on one side and stunning cliffs and raw ocean views on the other. Many of the villages don’t really receive a large number of visitors, thus ideal for those who wish to avoid tourist crowds. Karangasem in East

Lombok: An Escape Across the Wallace Line
The warmth of the sun, the wind in hair, and a good book to read, my voyage to Lombok was filled with sunny days, and warm breezes. The short geographical distance between Bali and Lombok can hardly represent the actual differences between these two islands. Lombok has a drier, more arid environment, and having

Exploring Canggu: Surf, Sunsets and Street Art
Take a tour through Bali’s most happening area, Canggu, in this photo and travel essay with writer Joannes Rhino and photographers George Speirs and Namhar Hernanto, exploring the surf, sunsets and street art of the area. If you are looking for a destination with new-age Bohemian vibes, Canggu has become popular for holidaymakers and local residents.