Hidden in the hills of East Bali, there are two ancient Bali Aga (old Bali) villages. The Bali Aga people are the original aboriginal people of Bali. They were living in Bali long before the ancestors of most of today’s Balinese arrived as part of the...
Our journey to Mount Batur in Bali began in the early hours of the morning. At 3.30 AM, we climbed into the back of a truck and rattled our way across the old lava fields. The headlights of the truck lit up the sandy volcanic track, a reminder of the volcano’s...
In Indonesia, some of the most powerful green movements are happening at the grassroots level, driven by ordinary people with extraordinary commitment. When most of us think of environmental solutions, we imagine international organisations with million-dollar budgets...
As you plan your next adventure, ask yourself: “How can I leave a positive legacy?” As we travel and explore the world, it is becoming increasingly important to travel responsibly and sustainably. Mindful travel is about making conscious decisions that prioritise the...
How to Get There: The easiest way to reach Sumba is to take a flight from Bali. There are daily flights from Bali (DPS) to Sumba’s two airports: Tambolaka Airport (TMC) in West Sumba and Waingapu Airport (WGP) in East Sumba. The flight duration is 1 hr 25 min...
If you love the outdoors and nature, have you ever considered glamping? Bali Cliff Glamping is Bali’s newest hidden gem, where the beauty of camping meets luxury indulgence. Positioned on the clifftop, 20 minutes North of Candidasa, the beautifully appointed tents...
After a day of losing myself in the historic town of Bergen, Norway, with its narrow alleyways and charming wooden houses, I felt a wave of anticipation as I prepared to board the majestic Havila Castor in the early evening. The thought of embarking on a journey into...
It’s possible to live your best life during retirement, provided you enter it prepared for the two things they say we lose in our retirement years: energy and money. Thoughts of life after work often evoke mixed emotions. On one hand, we eagerly anticipate the...
More travelers are seeking meaningful and immersive experiences rather than just ticking boxes at a rapid pace. As I listened to these words from Regal Star of Jasri Bay Hideaway, a small but elegant seaside hotel in east Bali, about the rise of slow travel in the...
In the early morning, I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees. I heard him before I saw him. I awoke to branches cracking and some pretty furious tree-breaking overhead. Luckily, I was on a boat, safe from the massive, hairy, reddish-orange male orangutan...
