Mandara’s recent addition to their chain of spas opened in Sanur at the new Maison Aurelia Hotel and Spa. Featured in this charming French style boutique hotel is a four room spa, a beautiful spa keeping with Mandara’s famous standards. There are two couples rooms furnished with Jacuzzi baths and two singles also with Jacuzzi baths […]
Read moreMonth: June 2017
Cardamom and Pistachio Biscotti
We have been making the same almond biscotti for years. I suddenly got a hankering for cardamom, lots of cardamom. Pistachios were a natural addition and so changes were made to the original recipe. These are heavenly! If pistachios are too dear, you can substitute cashews. Makes about 36 cookies Ingredients: – 1 […]
Read moreCLOVELESS IN BALI
Every time I’ve walked into my pantry for the past few months I have been beguiled by the rich, evocative aroma of cloves. There aren’t a lot of clove trees around Ubud. Wayan Manis’ mother planted one about 15 years ago just for the hell of it, and now harvests eight to ten kilograms a year. […]
Read moreDiagnostics: Singapore vs. Hong Kong Lion City clear winner by cost & expertise
A good annual check-up is common sense at any age. Over 40 you’d be a fool not to, and at my age you almost deserve anything you get if you don’t. That said, do I follow my own advise? Foolishly I do not. I’d lay odds that I’m not alone in this, particularly here in […]
Read moreDisconnect to Connect with You
Have you been feeling really tired and you don’t know why? Are you doing all the right things like exercising, eating right and getting at least eight hours of sleep most nights? Maybe you have a busy life, but you’ve always been busy in the past, but never felt so worn out like you do […]
Read moreExpat Recruitment Bali Style By Ines Wynn
With strict laws governing expat employment and the expensive work permit process it involves, getting a job in Bali or Indonesia is fraught with challenges. Yet, many expats find gainful employment, some legally, some not. How do they go about it? There are a few recruitment agencies with dream job postings and a mission to help […]
Read moreHOW TO DRESS A WOUND…PROPERLY
When I see the way some wounds are dressed here it makes me shudder. It wasn’t long ago that the only dressing available here was a roll of gauze and a bottle of bright red mercurochrome. Thankfully the mercurochrome is off the shelves. As the name suggests it does contain mercury and this is why many countries banned […]
Read moreIndonesian chefs, local produce and the vibrant future of Indonesia’s food industry in the spotlight at UFF17
From the moment the gates opened to the final mouthful, the third Ubud Food Festival (UFF) was enjoyed by more than 9,000 hungry foodies from 12–14 May. Its colorful multi-venue space played host to more than 100 events set against the backdrop of Ubud’s iconic Campuhan Ridge. The incredible diversity of Indonesia’s cuisines, outstanding Indonesian chefs […]
Read moreJune 21, 2017
Bali FC players celebrate their diverse religions A symbolic gesture by three footballers from Indonesia’s Bali United FC is being hailed as a celebration of the diversity of their team and country. A photograph of Yabes Roni, who is Christian, along with his team-mates, Miftahul Hamdi, a Muslim, and Ngurah Nanak, a Hindu, in their […]
Read moreJune 21, 2017
Finns Recreation Club Throws Open its Doors to Food & Fun Chances are, if you’ve ever found yourself in the ‘Gu’, you’re sure to have sailed past Bali’s premier sporting and entertainment venue – The Canggu Club. Originally designed to provide a haven for the island’s expat community with access on a strictly members only basis, […]
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