Astungkara Way Trail, Bali National Geographic Readers’ Choice Winner 2026 Why go? Reader’s Choice Readers’ choice have voted and chosen the Astungkara Way Trail in Bali as their favorite Bali wellness experience in 2026. Before paved roads stitched Bali together and...
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...
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...
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...
Solana Luxury Wellness Retreat is a secret find. A stunning eco-luxury bamboo resort which opened only one year ago. The ten private villas are all unique, and I loved the natural feel of the resort’s layered stone wall features and the stunning high-set bamboo...
A fine dining experience awaits you at Akar Restaurant. It is on another level altogether. When you walk into the restaurant, the vibe is high. Under a domed bamboo roof, you will be delighted by the unique setting at the jungle’s edge. In the evening, a...
Stephanie Brookes writes about Pejeng Kangin, a resilient weaving village just outside Ubud that has united the weavers of Bali and helped revive a long-lost artisan craft. Pejeng Kangin Village, located 7 kms from Ubud, has always been a weaving village. The craft...
