The stunningly scenic Toraja highlands in the north of South Sulawesi, which could formerly be reached only after a strenuous 8-10 hours drive, can now be flown in a mere one hour flight from Makassar, capital of the province of…
Bali’s Signature Tidbits You All might Missed Right Now
Besides natural beauty and fascinating culture, Bali is also known for its tantalizing cuisine; traditional and classic alike. So if food becomes one of your main reason to miss Bali, here we have listed some of the best snacks that…
‘Kecak’ dance at Bali’s Uluwatu Temple gets ‘new normal’ tweak
Amid the pandemic, Uluwatu Temple Outer Area Tourism, famous for its thrilling kecak dance performance, has officially launched a digital payment service. According to the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry’s Regional II destination development director, Wawan Gunawan, the Quick Response Code…
Ikat Bali Revival: How pandemi brought about the Rebirth of a Traditional Weaving Village
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…
Bali Hotel Promotions: Buy Now, Save More, Travel Later!
Amidst the Covid 19 outbreak, one of the hardest hit industries has been Bali’s hotels and resorts. But not all is lost! If you’re dreaming of a future Bali holiday, or perhaps needing a long escape (and we know you…
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…