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…
Demystifying the Sambal : Indonesia’s Favourite Chilli Relish
Sambal has been a part of Indonesia’s culinary world since time immemorial. Any dish in the local food lexicon can taste a hundred times better with a dollop of sambal, be they fried or soupy. We’re also blessed with a…
Food as Medicine : Cooking for Health in Ubud, Bali
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” says Hippocrates, the ‘Father of Medicine’. Changing what you eat at home can be one of the purest forms of nourishing your health. And for many ailments, the right ingredients…
Supporting handful Lists Of Curated Local Bali Businesses
In the face of the Coronavirus crisis, Bali has united to create some awesome community-loving concepts that deserve a shout-out. Quite a lot has happened since last month, and now most of us in Bali is following the government’s #stayathome…