Artisans of Bali (30 September and October) This is a month long exhibition which you can visit at any time. The … More September 27, 2017
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One Car Too Far, One Tourist Too Many
There are no words to describe Ubud in August. Well yes, there are: crowded, packed, crowded, depressing, jammed, crowded, dirty, … More One Car Too Far, One Tourist Too Many
Magic & Witchcraft: Part II by Bill Dalton
If by some remote chance you haven’t noticed, the Balinese devote a major portion of their waking hours to an … More Magic & Witchcraft: Part II by Bill Dalton
September 27, 2017
Question: About a year ago, my partner became mildly friendly with an exchange student when he was at university. Although they … More September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017
RUGBY NEWS Karma Bali 10’s 2017 It is that time of year again, the Bali 10’s are on again, on … More September 27, 2017
“Where you go – wash your eyes ya?”
Some of the most “charming” Indonesian expressions are ones that use the word cuci which means ‘to wash’. Perhaps this is because … More “Where you go – wash your eyes ya?”
Ulun Carik
Interesting, Innovative and Good! The amazing transformation of Bali dining has now come full cycle. 20 years ago it was … More Ulun Carik
Marketing Podcasts
I’ve had some requests in recent months from readers asking about social media and digital marketing tips. There is … More Marketing Podcasts
September 27, 2017
Australia pays tribute to Perth artist and humanitarian John Fawcett Tributes are pouring in from Australia and overseas for a … More September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017
Biku Jln. Raya Petitenget, Kerobokan, made High Teas available to everyone. Most 5 star hotels do them but mainly for their house … More September 27, 2017
STORM DEVASTATION – COULD IT HAPPEN HERE?
Houston, Texas, 2.00am. I was awoken by a thunderous beating of rain and wind against the house. I got up … More STORM DEVASTATION – COULD IT HAPPEN HERE?
AWESOME SHIATSU AT ECO BALI SPA
Although there’s literally hundreds of spas in Bali these days, very few of them offer Shiatsu massage. Why is that … More AWESOME SHIATSU AT ECO BALI SPA
September 27, 2017
Festival Fun Days are Back at Finns Get ready people, the next Food and Wine Festival is just around the … More September 27, 2017
Indonesian creative arts at its finest at Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2017
As the sun sets on Campuhan Ridge, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival comes alive with exhilarating performances and enthralling films. The After Dark … More Indonesian creative arts at its finest at Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2017
A Brief History of Bali by Willard A. Hanna and Tim Hannigan
There are no shortages of excellent scholarly histories about Bali. Henk Schulte Nordholt’s heavy weight The Spell of Power and … More A Brief History of Bali by Willard A. Hanna and Tim Hannigan