So often I come across this comment by Indonesian “pesbukers”. Meaning “May I share?” (this post/photo/video), it not only shows to me (and millions of people who are watching them across the planet on social media) several things about Indonesians and the culture they live in. Indonesians are both polite and like to pretend they’re […]
Read moreMonth: February 2018
An Uplifting Experience – Through Western Eyes! (Pengalaman Menggembirakan – Melalui Mata Barat!)
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes. That I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts (Paramahansa Yoganda, Indian Leader – 1893 – 1952). The year is progressing quickly and our Rotary Club Bali, Nusa Dua is busy working on its current and new charitable projects. These […]
Read moreBali Children Foundation Press Release
MEDIA RELEASE 26 January 2018 BALI CHILDREN FOUNDATION’S MARGARET BARRY AWARDED ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL Yarram-born philanthropist Margaret Barry was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to education in Melbourne on 26 January, 2018. Margaret, who has lived in Bali, Indonesia, for over 27 years, is the founder of Yayasan Samiarsa […]
Read moreCleansing for Optimal Health
Getting older is not always easy, especially when you begin to become aware of your health declining. My digestion hasn’t been very good for quite some time and I also started having trouble with elimination. My insomnia has also worsened over the years and I seemed to get stuck at the same weight even though […]
Read moreConnecting the Digital Dots in Bali
When I first started going back and forth between Bali and Australia, one’s own immediate circle of ex-pat and local friends was crucial in giving you advice about good visa agents, dodgy plumbers, local rip-off schemes and businesses that cheated you and every manner of dodgy or reliable person or company. However, in those days, […]
Read moreCURIOSITY AS ANTI-VENOM TO FEAR. THE SNAKE MAN OF UBUD
‘Financially, emotionally and in terms of the pain or even death, I’m taking a calculated risk.’ Ron Lilley, Herpetologist And aren’t we all? For the seekers and adventurers among us, there are many alternative maps to existence in this universe. But fear can limit endeavour. What are you willing to risk to answer […]
Read moreDeconstructed Gazpacho with Sambal Matah
The inspiration for this dish comes from Eat Me in Bangkok. It was called Spring Onion Soup and was so simple and yet surprising in presentation and taste. You can make the spring onion soup a day or two before. I highly recommend the torch ginger flower sambal to go with it. […]
Read moreEruptive Mount Agung creates opportunities for the Balinese
A situation with many consequences The last few months Mount Agung has created a new situation in Bali because of its eruption and high risk situation. This has influenced tourism to a degree that has not only had devastating consequences for the refugees on Mount Agung but also for the Balinese in general because of […]
Read moreFebruary 14, 2018
Berawa Beach Set to Come Alive With Local Culture and Tradition Bali is so much more than sunsets and Sunday brunches and February is your chance to sample some of the amazing culture and traditions this beautiful and unique island has to offer. From Feb 22nd – 25th Berawa Beach will come alive with the […]
Read moreFebruary 14, 2018
BHA Blood Drive (26 February) This is rather an unusual event. However, it is an extremely important one. The Bali Hotels Association is inviting the community to come along and give blood. Why? Quite simply giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term […]
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