Things to Do in Ubud: a Town Hiding in Plain Sight
A firm fixture on the tourist trail, Ubud upholds its integrity as Bali’s cultural hub, finds Johan Smits looking for things to do in Ubud. “You can’t just go in…
Apurva Kempinski Bali To Open February
Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture,…
First UK to Bali Non-Stop Flights Welcomed
Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia, has announced that it will operate the first ever non-stop flights from the UK to Bali, a thrice-weekly service from London Heathrow commencing…
Apurva Kempinski Bali: Place to Discover
For Bali’s most anticipated opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a bold “Place to Discover” campaign has been unveiled: a unique positioning of the resort to highlight…
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2023
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (often called the Ubud Writers Festival), one of the best literary festivals in the world, is held in the central Bali town of Ubud…
Bali Arts Festival 2022, Indonesia
Bali’s cultural event of the year, the month-long Bali Arts Festival, will once again turn the tropical island into a festive and performing arts mecca for the 41st time this…
OMNIA Dayclub Opens in Bali, Indonesia
OMNIA Dayclub opened its doors on 2 February on the idyllic island of Bali in Indonesia. Perfectly placed on the stunning limestone cliffs of Uluwatu on the Bukit Peninsula of the…
No Sex Please, But It’s On with the Show in Bali
With Mount Agung’s impending volcanic eruption, people are pointing fingers at who to blame. Fairfax Media has been told by a priest in Bali is blaming the tourist. Mount Agung…
Meet High Priestess, Ibu Jero, at Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort
With endless ocean views from its magnificent cliffside location, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort provides a prime location for rebalancing the body and mind. A new series of unique healing packages…
Bali Travel Revisited Twenty Years On
The Bali travel and tourism industry has developed a pace in the twenty years since a youthful Mark Bibby Jackson visited the remote village of Ubud, but have they changed…