It has been variously described as a “descent into paradise”, “UFO-shaped”, a masterpiece of “aerial sculpture”, and a “giant rice bowl”; the architecture of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is world-renowned. And on an island famous for its people,…
Bali gov’t grants Dior permission to use kain endek for its special collection
Bali provincial government and French fashion house Dior will be working together to promote warp-print fabrics native to the Indonesian province known as kain endek, after the material was showcased at Paris Fashion Week last year. Governor Wayan Koster signed…
Water Salute welcomes Wings Air inaugural flight from Makassar to stunning Toraja Highlands
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…
No Vesak Procession at Borobudur Temple This Year due to Pandemi
This year no celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha or Vesak Day will be held at the Borobudur Temple, a 9th-century Buddhist temple, in Indonesia’s Central Java province, due to the pandemic. “No Vesak day procession will…
Pura Luhur Uluwatu Reopens Under Strict Health Protocols
Amid the pandemic, Uluwatu Temple Outer Area Tourism, famous for its thrilling kecak dance performance, has officially launched a digital payment service. Pura Luhur Uluwatu, a temple in Bali which sits at the top of a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean,…
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…
Potato Head Studios Bali to open with long-stay options
This summer, don’t miss the chance to stay, create and play at OMA-designed Potato Head Studios, Seminyak, Bali Are you tired of working at home? Has the creativity juice stops flowing? Desa Potato Head offers the perfect remedy for your…
Senja Romantic Private Yacht
An ultimate journey for contemplation and bliss. In the Indonesian language, “senja” means “dusk” evoking the soft golden light of the setting sun. An ideal time for contemplation and bliss in privacy. The 31m traditional but modern Phinisi is perfectly…
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…