“Let’s send her out of town and remodel her whole house in two days!” A friend was intent on ignoring a significant birthday. We thought differently. Fuelled by one too many cocktails, we arrived at the arguably reckless decision to do up her home in secret – an extreme home makeover if you will. It’s […]
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BALI EATS
Cafe des Artistes in Jln. Bisma, Ubud, has always been the innovator amongst the moderately priced restaurants of Ubud. It is one of those places that seem to have been there forever, and in Bali terms it almost has. Going on for 20 years and still always busy is an achievement of which to be […]
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Aperitif @ The Viceroy is a nostalgic visit for any of us who were lucky enough to have experienced 20th century fine dining at any of the great restaurants of Europe. It is all here at its decadent best, chandeliers and all. The only thing missing is the cigars with the cognac after the meal […]
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Hide and Seek Playground (Jl.Sunset Road No. 239, Second Floor, Kuta) is a kid’s play zone and birthday party place in Kuta. This is a fun play center for kids, from toddlers up to pre or young teens. There are playrooms for kids of different ages, including one just for toddlers. The playground has a […]
Read moreBali’s Recording Studios Get Wired for Sound
There is little doubt that Bali fosters creativity, both among its residents and visitors. Whether you are professional musician looking to cut some tracks or just someone who performs in the privacy of your own shower, Bali’s recording studios can make composing tunes a breeze. Decked out with the latest equipment, here are five music […]
Read moreBenoit Prim: Champion of Renewable Energy
Benoît Prim is 44-year-old engineer born and bred in France who has lived and worked in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia. He has 19 years of experience in large scale renewable energy projects, providing technical advice and due diligence services for investors in wind and solar projects in France, Australia, Indonesia, India and Korea. Benoît […]
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Dewina The Label Delivers on Style & Design From Cali to Bali, Dewina The Label combines coastal elegance with feminine Californian chic, the result of which is a refreshingly welcome addition to fashion alley at Temora Gallery. Despite offering such a diverse collection that ranges from resort wear and contemporary to swimwear and designs for […]
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It Takes a Village To Raise A Child Scared teen mothers to be, desperate family circumstances and shame, crime, abuse and childhood neglect are but a few of the unfortunate factors prompting the establishment of the Bali Mother and Baby House. Officially created and registered as the Yayasan Sahabat Anak Bali (YSAB) in 2012, this […]
Read moreClimate Change – What Will be The Cost? And what, if anything, can we do to stop it?
At the time of writing, thousands of delegates from more than 190 countries, including some 450 from Indonesia, have gathered at COP24 in Katowice, Poland, to produce a rulebook to make good on the promises made on reining in the effects of climate change at the Paris summit in 2015. The outlook is grim; scientists […]
Read moreDrips Anonymous
Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against water, in fact I quite like it. But it is sneaky. We would be a bit stuffed without water wouldn’t we? For I start we would all be a bit smaller, about 90% smaller in fact. We’d be a bit dirty as well without a shower every […]
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