Hang Out describes a place where you ‘hang out with friends’. It is most likely at a café, bar or pub? Hang Out in Renon is such a place but it is also a great little restaurant presenting authentic street food from Thailand. It is a simple place from the outside but quite pleasant inside. […]
Read moreMonth: August 2017
ALL EXPATS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED BY CRS
As little as a year ago no-one would have thought this possible but it is now a fact that most countries in the world have agreed to the automatic exchange of tax and financial information on individuals. The global agreement that has brought it about is known as the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). Its purpose […]
Read moreAnimal Sanctuaries as Healing Havens By Ines Wynn
That animals have a salutary and therapeutic effect on humans is a fact that has been long established. Early Greek history records the use of horses to benefit severely ill people. The first clinically documented instance of equine therapy for physical and mental disorders dates from the 17th century. By 1792 animal assisted therapy (AAT) was […]
Read moreAugust 16, 2017
Happy Merdeka Day in Bali Celebrate the foundation of Indonesia as an independent nation with Independence Day celebrations this year at Finns Bali! Merdeka Day, as it is known across the the country is a nationwide holiday observed annually on August 17th to recognise the beginning of the country’s emancipation from Dutch colonial rule in 1945. Despite The Netherlands […]
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Just Cruising The cruise market is big and likely to grow further, so it makes sense for Bali to have the capacity to effectively service this element of the tourism trade. The port of Benoa is the logical place to site the infrastructure required, and it seems that moves to do this are under way. […]
Read moreAugust 16, 2017
A Celebration of Song (19 August) The Bali Community Choir is a mix of local and expatriate members of the community who meet each week to sing and rehearse for concerts including their traditional Christmas event. Their catalogue of songs is impressive, covering a wide variety of genres including Broadway, traditional and operatic. The Bali Community Choir […]
Read moreAugust 16, 2017
ISLANDS OF IMAGINATION Many extraordinary adventures start right here in Ubud. I’ll wager that Taksu Gallery’s Borneo and Bali photography workshop in November will offer you new and mesmerising experiences every single day. David Metcalf’s wealth of experience along the back roads and villages helps him immerse visitors in the real Bali that has existed […]
Read moreAugust 16, 2017
Bali prison escapee Shaun Davidson taunts police with wanted posters on Facebook Bali prison escapee Shaun Davidson has poked fun at international police on social media more than a month after he fled the notorious Kerobokan jail. Davidson shared a series of mocked-up missing person and wanted posters, emblazoned with his image, to his Facebook […]
Read moreAugust 2, 2017
Ahhhh-Mazing August It might be peak season in Bali at the moment but prices are anything but elevated at Body Temple Spa this August! Feel awesome this month with a range of specials tailor made for guys and girls to be at their very best for the summer holidays. Look amazing in your bikini for a […]
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Merdeka Challenge Golf Tournament (19 August) Merdeka or independence as it is translated to English. It is derived from Sanskrit meaning ‘rich, prosperous and powerful’ a more thorough definition of Indonesia having gained independence from the Dutch in 1945. There isn’t a lot to say about this event except that members and guests are welcome to join […]
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