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March 3, 2022 marks the first day of the Balinese New Year, Nyepi. Like everything in Bali it has incredible spiritual significance as the entire island is cleansed in the days before in preparation for a new year. Nyepi is a day completely unique to the Balinese, a day of complete silence without any noise, traffic, fire, internet or lights. It is a day of complete stillness in the physical and spiritual worlds. While many will stay home, for others it’s a chance to explore. But where? Here are our top suggestions.
Once most famously ‘Mother’s little helper’ gin has come out of the closet and in the last decade, it has become the darling of the cocktail set in 2022. East […]
Written by Nigel Simmonds
Like the rest of the world we have learned to live by the famous quote, “Man plans…God laughs”. Our community has grown a thicker skin and supported each other through […]
This state-of-the-art clinic provides a range of health, skincare, and the latest non-surgical cosmetic treatments, all performed to the highest of medical standards. Lumina Aesthetics is one of Bali’s leading […]
With Belgian Executive-chef Nic Vanderbeeken at the helm, the restaurant attracted rave reviews from the start. The elegant white building shines like a beacon as you drive in. Divided into two sections; the 1920’s art deco-inspired bar with panoramic views over the river gorge; and the crisp, colonial-style restaurant dressed in grey and white with a checkerboard floor and a gleaming open kitchen.
When I first came to Bali roughly two months ago, I knew a couple of things about the island: one was that it’s a popular place for people to come for retreats and practice yoga. At that time, I wondered what made this place a magnet for people seeking spirituality? I found a few of the answers to these questions on my path to discovery, and more than a few things about myself as well.
Sendok Kreatif is a movement that aims to empower the local Balinese community by encouraging creative thinking in order to build self-sustainable micro-businesses. Sendok Kreatif is a team of 4: Landriati, founder of Dine and Wine (media & restaurant consultant), Chef Wayan, Executive Chef at Desa Potato Head Bali, Nadia, independent Graphic Designer and Visual Artist, and Heru, founder of Hay Concept (hotel & restaurant consultant). The team shares valuable knowledge from the hospitality business as well as start-up funds for candidates with promising ideas.