Woman in Bali murder gives up claim to mother’s estate ‘Body In A Suitcase’ murderer Heather Mack has given up her claim on her mother’s million dollar estate – which will now go to her three-year-old daughter Stella. Mack is serving a ten year sentence in one of the world’s most notorious prisons in Bali […]
Read moreMonth: July 2018
Leaders of the Future
In this time of chaos occurring around the world, now more than ever we need leaders who can inspire and move us forward into a whole new paradigm that must include saving our planet. I have just returned from Ecuador where I attended the Andes Summit with 10 Shaman masters. It was humbling and enlightening […]
Read moreMade Hartawan: Yacht Crew Trainer
Made Hartawan was born in Singaraja in 1972 and attended school in Denpasar. He has worked in the hotel, food and beverage industries all his professional life. The son of a naval officer, seawater has always sloshed around in his veins. Made began working on cruise ships in the early 1990s, gaining years of experience […]
Read moreNOT WHAT YOU IMAGINED!
Have you ever been at all curious about what Rotary does or what a Rotary meeting might be like? Would it be a bunch of boring people sitting around a table and mumbling about dull stuff? Well, that would be dead wrong and here’s a promise. A Rotary meeting at Rotary Club Bali Seminyak is […]
Read moreROTARY CLUB BALI UBUD SUNSET
We are celebrating – 10 years!!! But no big food and drink and fund raising Extravaganza!! Our members have decided to give back to this beautiful island and its people, many who live on the very edge of poverty with no chance of ever being able to afford eye care – something we all cherish […]
Read moreRunning Remote Conference Explores Virtual Employment
Work culture is changing at a rapid pace. Once a corporate perk, remote work is fast becoming the norm for many companies. Many businesses these days operate from numerous cities, with a mix of local and remote workers spread across different time zones. While remote work is growing in popularity, hiring and managing remote employees […]
Read moreSimple Japanese
Ryoshi Ubud has had a makeover! Closed for the month of April it has had its mandatory 5 year renovation and re-opened anew, but now with a Teppanyaki Bar included. More than 20 years in Ubud and now at its 3rd and biggest location this successful chain has come a long way since the young […]
Read moreTasty Indonesian!
Warung Damar has replaced Batan Waru at the front of the Bali Garden Hotel on Kartika Plaza [BW has moved to the Lippo Centre 1km away]. Warung Damar is still serving Indonesian cuisine but now under the hotel’s F&B banner, and offering quite a range of traditional dishes [and a few creations] from across the […]
Read moreThe Anchovy Lover’s Sauce
Working on my computer in Amed, I looked up to see Mt. Agung shoot out a white plume of steam. Mesmerized, I watched the volcano for the rest of the day. When I needed a break, I went to the kitchen to cook, inspired by the mountain’s energy. I came up with a salad dressing, […]
Read moreThe Science of Sleep and The Mysteries of Dreams
Scientists have pretty well figured out the mechanics involved in the process of sleep and dreams. At the same time they have uncovered some weird and bizarre sleep- and dream-time behaviours. We all endure a sleepless night now and then; some of us more often than the rest. It comes with a busy, stressful […]
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