Ubud nightlife might surprise you. Tucked behind its serene, spiritual side is a vibrant evening scene that swaps loud parties for meaningful moments. Picture this: live DJ sets in lush gardens, elegant violin performances, and friends gathered around a crackling bonfire. Here, nights are for connection, not chaos. In this guide, we’ll walk you through […]
Hands shaping the island’s future. Beyond beach clubs and headline restaurants, a quieter wave is reshaping Bali — a generation of makers working with clay, metal, wood, fabric, and memory. These are small studios, independent artisans, and hands that carve culture into everyday objects.No factory scale. No mass marketing. Just craft, pride and stories woven […]
Real kitchens serving real food In Bali, eating plant-based didn’t start with wellness cafés — it began in the kitchen.Long before vegan menus and smoothie bars, Balinese families were simmering coconut milk with turmeric, steaming greens, and slow-cooking jackfruit into soft, rich curry. This guide skips the Instagram cafés and steps into warungs — the […]
A Bali botanical garden is more than just a green space, it’s a living sanctuary where diverse plant species are carefully grown, preserved, and displayed. Unlike regular parks, botanical gardens play an important role in conservation, research, education, and peaceful recreation. One of the most well-known examples is the Bedugul Botanical Garden, located in the […]
InterContinental Bali Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Indrajit Saha as Executive Chef, bringing with him over 24 years of global culinary experience across India, the Maldives, St. Lucia, Djibouti, Thailand, Vietnam, Seychelles, Bahrain, the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Most recently, he served as Executive Chef at InterContinental Fiji […]
Bali has that rare kind of magic: you can spend very little and still feel like you’ve had a full-on adventure, or you can choose elegance and comfort and end up with a week you’ll remember for years. The island is generous like that — adaptable to your pace, your budget, and the kind of […]
Bali has long been a global hub for wellness — but beyond the massages and retreats, there’s a growing community of coaches, guides, and practitioners helping people make meaningful shifts in mind, body, and life direction. Whether you’re visiting for a week or planning a long-term reset, these are some of the most impactful wellness […]
In an era where true luxury is defined by space, silence, and soul-stirring connection, MĀUA Nusa Penida by Swiss-Belhotel emerges as the definitive sanctuary for the sophisticated traveller. Designed for those who seek a blend of intimacy and environmental consciousness, the package offers a curated escape on the ruggedly beautiful island of Nusa Penida. Moving […]
Tipping in Bali is not mandatory the way it is in some countries, but it’s a kind and widely appreciated way to say thank you for good service. Many restaurants already include tax and service charges on the bill, so tipping is often optional rather than expected. In this article, we’ll break down how tipping […]
Chefs Cam Emirali and Kieran Morland bring bold, seasonal cooking to Batu Bolong with a menu rooted in fire and flavour Tucked into Batu Bolong, Canggu, LUMA is a restaurant shaped by friendship, fire, and a love for bold, ingredient-driven food. At the heart of it are chefs Cam Emirali and Kieran Morland, two longtime […]
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