It wasn’t always so but somewhere in my mid-thirties I became a felophile, if such a word exists. If that sounds depraved, it actually isn’t. I mean, I am one of those who adores cats. I don’t think I have ever come across a cat I haven’t liked, even the most psychopathically vicious, and there […]
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A Chinese Noodle House
Hongalia is a simple noodle house, all of which are made in-house. For any selected dish you can choose to have it with Kwetiau [rice], egg, curly or fine [vermicelli] noodles. The location is almost beside the main entrance to the Arma Museum. You can start with Dim Sum [chicken, pork or shrimp], Fried Dumplings […]
Read moreA Gift Of Love
It’s that time of year again; February 14, Valentine’s Day. A day for romance, a day to express your love for your partner and remember that romance isn’t dead. Last year, Amazon Studios and the New York Times came out with a TV series called Modern Love. It was refreshing to see love stories on […]
Read moreA Rotaract Equals Hope for The Future
During the chaotic days of the current Covid-19 pandemic, it is very easy to lose sight of the future and of hope. Not so with the members of Rotaract Bali Ubud! Exactly what is a Rotaract? Rotaract began as an international youth program in 1968. The name stands for “Rotary in Action” as Rotaract Clubs […]
Read moreA Star in the Northern Sky!
10th Table presents intimate fine dining in Lovina for the first time. The place reeks of quality, and experience, which comes as no surprise as it has been set up by local Belgian Geert Jan de Meyer, for many years a hotel manager on Europe’s most luxurious cruise ships. The experience begins at the entrance, […]
Read moreAccessing a Little Art in the Time of Corona
While we remain in the CoVid19 state of emergency, staying connected to art and culture is wonderfully feasible. Here are some ways to do this. This issue date (1 July) might afford prompt readers one last chance to log into Jakarta’s Museum MACAN’s artwork raffle called ArisanKarya, and buy a Rp1 million ticket that will […]
Read moreActions Needed Before The Pandemic Is Over
Financial planning may not be uppermost in your mind if your business is no longer functioning or you have lost your job and are struggling to make ends meet. I have not been to Bali since before the pandemic was fully acknowledged in Indonesia, but I hear plenty of distressing stories from friends and clients […]
Read moreAdopt a Family
Background of AAF Adopt a family is a Bali-based community initiative helping families in need, who are unable to make a living during the COVID – 19 pandemic. Life in Bali changed dramatically since the outbreak of the virus. Especially, the impact of no tourism has led to a significant rise in unemployment amongst local […]
Read moreAir Conditioner Update
It has been very hot recently, far hotter than most of we long term Bali residents can remember. Air conditioners are working harder than ever. Many of us are finding our air conditioners are breaking down more than they used to, why is this? As far as we can tell there are two reasons. […]
Read moreAre You Planning To Build? – Take Great Care
I have come across many sad cases over the years of honest people who are building their dream home only to find that the builder has scarpered, the money has run out and there is a distinct dearth of windows and doors, electrical wiring is nowhere to be seen and there is some really effective […]
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