Right now, the topic on everyone’s mind in Bali seems to be the recent and continuing earthquakes that are hitting … More Earthquake Alert
Month: August 2018
Drop Everything and Go to the Movies!
The Bali International Film Festival, affectionately known as the Balinale, is now 12 years young! It is Indonesia’s longest-running international … More Drop Everything and Go to the Movies!
August 29, 2018
Our Past Shall Not Dictate Our Future: I Am… I Can… We Will! While there may be many Bali based … More August 29, 2018
Hairy Balls!
The Hub is a large glass-fronted building on the western side of The Bypass in central Sanur. Its cuisine is … More Hairy Balls!
August 29, 2018
Question: My boyfriend and I met at university, and are following similar career paths. Last month a visiting family member … More August 29, 2018
The Fun Factoid Festival
It’s always fun to dig up zany facts from the internet and share them with friends or incorporate them in … More The Fun Factoid Festival
August 29, 2018
CasCades @ The Viceroy has established itself as one of Bali’ best restaurants during the reign of their talented exec … More August 29, 2018
Pray, Magic, Heal: The Story of Ketut Liyer by David Stuart-Fox
Mangku Ketut Liyer became world famous for his role as Elizabeth Gilbert’s guru in her 2006 best-selling book Eat, Pray, … More Pray, Magic, Heal: The Story of Ketut Liyer by David Stuart-Fox
August 29, 2018
Ndaba Mandela, Susi Pudjiastuti, Hanif Kureishi, Gillian Triggs, Fatima Bhutto, Jane Caro, Dee Lestari announced for Ubud Writers & Readers … More August 29, 2018
Gongs in Bali Part II
How many different types of gongs are there in Bali? A gong is actually not just a round metal object … More Gongs in Bali Part II
August 29, 2018
Two types of tectonic plate activity create earthquake and tsunami risk on Lombok Several large earthquakes have struck the Indonesian … More August 29, 2018
LEARNING LESSONS FROM DISASTERS
Recent weeks have witnessed several disasters in many parts of the world. There has been severe flooding resulting in loss … More LEARNING LESSONS FROM DISASTERS
SOCIAL STUDIES
I celebrated National Day at Puri Lumbung in Munduk again this year. The rustic hotel is built among rice fields, … More SOCIAL STUDIES
August 29, 2018
Jakarta Arts Festival SIPFest – Now through 9 September Artists from eight countries will take part in the biannual Salihara … More August 29, 2018
Japanese Water Pump Torture
All across the Bali we hear the twitter of the birds, the tinkle of gently flowing water and the soft … More Japanese Water Pump Torture