Indonesian Artists Bring Gotong Royong to the Art World

What happens when a dynamic Jakarta -based artists collective, Ruangrupa, takes over Germany’s documenta, one of the most prestigious and forward-looking international art exhibitions? As a team Art Director, they create a totally radical international art show, giving us all a super reason to book a flight to Europe and support Indonesian culture and the […]

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Bali Eats

Bee Cafe is at the Beehouse Dijiwa Resort in Peliatan, Ubud. A magic setting with rice paddi views, it offers a perfect way to have breakfast. Food is basic western [breakfast eggs any which way, Bee Eggs Brekky, Eggs Benny], Set breakfast menus include American, Continental and Indonesian, and there is a good selection of […]

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Imagine Rotary

It is the start of a New Year for Rotary International and, therefore, for Rotary Club Bali Ubud Sunset [RCBUS}] also. President for 2022-2023, Jennifer Jones, Rotary’s first female present in the history of the organization, has chosen the theme, Imagine, for Rotary’s upcoming year. She challenges Rotarians worldwide to “Imagine a world that deserves […]

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Local News

Deputy Tourism Minister Visits Bali To Check On G20 Preparations Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Angela Tanoesoedibjo, visited Bali this week for a press tour and to check in on preparations for the G20 Summit in November. The 2-day conference will see heads of state, industry leaders, and their delegations head to […]

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Bali Eats

OCIN, Jalan Ambarwati No. 1 Lod Tunduh, is where all the Ubud locals go for Babi Guling. The tourist may all still go to better publicised places but the locals always know where the best value is. The take-away is very popular at Rp.10,000 for Babi Guling and a mix of Lawar Babi, and rice. […]

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Local News

Bali Arts Festival helps recover island’s economy, tourism: minister The 2022 Bali Arts Festival, held from June 12 to July 10, 2022, can help restore Bali’s tourism and creative economy sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said. “This really drives the economy, reinvigorates and restores the tourism sector, […]

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Clean Up and Create!

Bali has quite a few groups and charities working on plastic collection these days. Trash Heroes (can be followed on social media) often conduct family-friendly beach cleanups. Sungai Watch (also on social media) apply the latest technology in gleaning plastic from rivers, mangrove areas, and estuaries.  Even the Indonesian army recently sent men to help […]

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Bali Eats

Menya Kenji is Japanese in Canggu. [Jln. Panti Berawa] specialising in Ramen. They offer four distinct ramen options with their own homemade noodle and broth; Kenji Signature Ramen with its signature chicken or pork broth, Curry Ramen with traditional Japanese curry broth served with potatoes, carrots, and onion, Dan Dan Men with its spiced hot […]

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Rotaract Club Bali Ubud Excels

Rotaract is an integral part of Rotary Club International. It began as an international youth program in 1968. The name stands for “Rotary in Action.”  Rotaract focuses on young people between the ages of 18 and 30, helping them to develop leadership skills to be used professionally, in their communities, and worldwide.  They meet on […]

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