The weavers of Bali are dusting off their looms in a small traditional village just outside Ubud. In Pejeng Kangin, a long-forgotten artisan craft is coming back. This is just one of three recent village initiatives. It all started when…
Toba caldera finally recognized as UNESCO Global Geopark
After a wait of nine years, the Toba caldera was finally named a UNESCO Global Geopark during the United Nations cultural body’s 209th plenary session held in Paris last July 2020. According to a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in…
Bali preps for reopening on September 11
The long wait is almost over! The beaches, the waves, the gentle scent of frangipani wafting as soon as you landed the Ngurah Rai International Airport will welcome international tourists starting September 11, months after travel ban has been imposed…
Aman Indonesia Announces Phased Reopening Dates
Amanjunkies, take heart: Aman, the hotel group responsible for some of the world’s most luxurious resorts, has just announced the staged reopening dates for its 32 properties across 20 countries including Indonesia. Taking all appropriate steps in line with guidelines…
Rumah Atsiri, an educational destination for fragrance lovers
Nestled among thousands of perfumed Atsiri plants, an old European-style building called Rumah Atsiri (House of Atsiri) can be found on the slopes of Mount Lawu in Plumbon village, Tawangmangu, Karanganyar, Central Java. Sitting boldly on a more than 2-hectare…
A Visit to Bumilangit Farm: Sustainable Permaculture, Yogyakarta
Entering Bumi Langit: ‘In designing permaculture, it is important to create a long-term strategy as we are dealing with space and time,’ Iskandar says. From atop the Bumi Langit organic farm, Iskandar Waworuntu said that the best way to remain…
Usada Bali Cultural Centre
They are not just a restaurant; they are a space of thriving, original cuisine culture. They offer not just shala space; they are a dynamic hub for artists. Just like Bali, USADA is not just a place to ‘visit? –…
Ki Empu Djeno Harumbrodjo – The Maestro of classical KERIS making in Java
Indonesian Jogyakarta Keris Maker Empu Djeno Harumbrodjo, a master keris/kris maker from Gratak village, located 15 km west of Yogyakarta, on the Island of Java in Indonesia. He can make only 2 pieces of classical Keris in a year. His…
Bali Safari Park welcomes newborn baby giraffe named ‘Corona’
The Safari Park in Bali’s Gianyar regency has named their newborn baby giraffe “Corona,” after the coronavirus. The calf was born on April 9 to mother Sophie and father Matadi, joining two other siblings at Bali Safari Park on the Indonesian…
Indonesia Weighs Easing Lockdown From June
Indonesian officials have begun discussions about reopening Southeast Asia’s largest economy in phases starting from June to save economy amid strict health protocols. As the world around us continues to change, we wanted to take this opportunity to share with…