For anyone wanting to move beyond tired travel guide formulas, award-winning travel writer and Indonesia expert Tim Hannigan has finally given Southeast Asia’s biggest country its proper due. A Geek in Indonesia provides a hip, streetwise introduction to an increasingly popular travel destination. From the author’s extensive first-hand experience gained from living many years in […]
Read moreMonth: October 2018
A Movement of Recovery
There are quite a few addiction recovery programs in Bali and some of these were highlighted in an article I wrote in the BA edition of 6 July 2016. Undoubtedly more recovery centres have seen the light of day since then as these programs are sorely needed given the high rate of addiction in our […]
Read moreA Sense of Place
When I started packing to leave Singapore for Bali in 2000, my friends were confused and apprehensive. Why was I leaving their safe and orderly little nation for the chaos of Indonesia? The civil unrest, financial crisis and fall of Suharto in 1998 were still vivid memories in the region. Many of us had sheltered […]
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Around twelve years ago the company I was working with held a seminar for clients in Bali. It was part of a world tour by several fund managers who managed a range of funds supported by the company. One of the managers was showing slides of the various companies whose shares he had selected for […]
Read moreBALI EATS
Boardwalk at The Bali Garden Hotel on Jln Kartika Plaza, Tuban, has been an instant success at its pleasant beachside location. Sitting under the trees, for an hour or two, even makes local residents feel as if they are also here on holidays! It has been built on the budget-priced comfort food concept. The result […]
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Cosmic Diners have become quite popular with Bali’s local younger set. Not surprising with their budget priced American style diner food and trendy décor. They are found in Sanur [Jln. ByPass Ngurrah Rai, southern end] with its unique train carriage dining room, Tuban [Lippo Mall, Jln Kartika] and at the original on Sunset Road. They […]
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The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2018 will be kicking off in a few weeks. From 24-28 October, the well-known annual literary gathering will be held in and around Ubud. While the general program is aimed at grownups, the Festival also features a children’s program. On offer, is a series of hands-on workshops focusing on […]
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Opportunity Knocks for Indonesian Citizens with AMD-Bali’s 2019 Divemaster Internship The Indonesian Archipelago contains a stunningly diverse underwater ecosystem. Fed by the plankton-rich waters of the Indo-Pacific, it creates the world’s richest marine bio-geographic zone, with diving to suit every level of ability and a myriad of interests. With such amazing diversity, it is not […]
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Leading the Way to Lend a Hand to Those Less Fortunate Melbourne Cup mania is sweeping through Bali, and Solemen is racing for the win to help the island’s disadvantaged population. In the past year, the number of men, women, and children under their care has doubled! As of September, of this year, they are […]
Read moreCanggu’s New Healthy Eats
It is no secret that Bali is a paradise for the health conscious. From yoga retreats and fitness centers to establishments serving up nutritious gastronomic gems, each year the island sees an array of fresh hot spots for health enthusiasts, and 2018 has been no exception. Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or on a gluten-free […]
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