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Riding The Waves of Bali
The combination of consistent water temperature, weather and sea swells throughout the year makes surfers from all over the world consider Bali as the holy spot of surfing. Since the 70’s, after Bali was discovered by trailblazing surfers, surfing has gained popularity with bigger reach each year and grown into an institution. It is easy
Education and the Efforts to Grow Bali’s Next Generation
Contrary to popular belief, Bali’s tourism industry which is growing at an unprecedented rate doesn’t always impact people living in rural areas. The myth of the ‘trickle down effect’ strikes again, it seems. Many families in rural areas are caught in the poverty trap with little or even no income to survive – this helps to explain the huge number
Protecting Paradise: Bali’s Environmental Heroes
This island we are living on is full of beautiful discoveries, yet it seems we don’t appreciate it. However, the natural beauty that we love so much is also vulnerable due the island’s poor waste management practices. It is easy to find water ducts clogged with plastic waste throughout the island. Because of poor waste management strategies,
Can You Make It Through Totem Room Escape’s Adventures?
You are suddenly locked in a strange room and have no idea how you got there. There is a countdown clock and it starts ticking. You notice a camera in the corner of the room and realise you are being watched. The room is filled with seemingly impossible puzzles to solve and manipulating objects. You
Put Your Feet Up: 4 Great Spots for Reflexology in Bali
Tapping into the Power of the Feet After spending long hours on the beach or getting lost in the rural areas of the island, the next best thing to do is to put those feet up and rest. Each day, we move around so much that we don’t get to give our feet a rest.
Coastal Communities: Saving Bali’s Beaches One Piece of Plastic at a Time
Bali is facing a waste management crisis. With Indonesia being one of the world’s biggest contributors to ocean plastic, this is a problem. This island has declared a ‘garbage emergency’ after the beaches were inundated with a rising tide of plastic waste. Local communities are working hand-in-hand to keep Bali’s beaches clean. Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia
Seabreeze Dining: 12 Bali Beachfront Restaurants You Need To Try
June is a perfect month to put the sand between your toes and feel that tropical sea breeze. Picture yourself strolling along a beach, relaxing on silky soft sands, with the gulf of neighbouring islands glistening in the distance while the gentle touch of the ocean air flutters through the nearby palm trees. Keep the
Start Your Engines: Go Karting in Bali
Build up speed and adrenaline on the smooth asphalt track, keep your foot on the pedal for long clearings and feel the G-drive as you attempt the various turns at exciting speeds! Petrol heads and adrenaline junkies are very familiar with Go-Karts. Being considered as the little brother of track racing, Go-Karts are a track
Kunyit Restaurant Serving Bali on a Plate
From a traditional Balinese appetiser to a chef’s speciality of the eastern Bali flavour, Kunyit Restaurant rekindles the taste of ancient Bali by taking the Balinese cuisine to an elevated level. Situated at the front of The Anvaya Beach Resort, this beautiful lounge setting restaurant serves up a home-style selection with a casual elegance, offering
A Little Help for the Children of Bali
The education system in Bali is not at the best place right now. Despite the fact that tourism is growing it doesn’t change the fact that there still are a huge number of school-age children not attending school. Mostly, it is because of their poor economic background. There is a huge gap between the children
Up, Up and Away: North Bali Escapades
Whilst the southern coast dominates Bali’s tourist scene, it is only a fraction of what this island offers. If you travel up north, towards island’s old capital, Singaraja, you’ll find a different kind of Bali – a Bali that you and your family will surely love. First stop is the iconic Lovina Beach of the
One Fun Day at Finns Bali: From Bouncing to Bowling
It is without a doubt that this island offers numerous activities to keep children engaged. Ranging from nature visits to water-based fun, video gaming halls to sporting activities, the list is endless, and all dedicated to allowing parents a little breathing space while at the same time giving them a chance to bond with their
Bali On Foot: A Walker’s Wonderland
“Walking is a man’s best medicine”. It is hard to live by that quote with all the advanced transportation options available these days. The possible fact that walking solves many of your health problems, even if presented with shreds of scientific evidence, doesn’t seem enough to persuade us to manage one brisk 10-minute walk a
