I’ve always been on the lookout for hotels and resorts follow eco-friendly and sustainable practices. There are several luxurious resorts that support ecotourism and sustainability but many of them aren’t full-fledged eco-resorts that adopt a minimalistic approach to minimize waste and lower carbon footprint. Would any hotel guests, like yourself, be willing to exchange…
“Why Moksa?” ” In Hinduism, it means liberation.” It all stems from the concept of freedom that has propelled the creators of this restaurant, Made Janur Yasa and Chef Made Runatha, to idealize their hopes and vision. No more fears or destruction imposed on our environment when food is served on our plate. No lives…
To get a snapshot of how the locals live in a city or town, you just need to head over to markets to catch the locals in action. Over at Ubud in Bali, the common market for all locals is the Ubud Morning Market, found along Jalan Raya Ubud. Interestingly, this market for the locals…
When you are in Bali, you should try to include a spa treatment session into your travel itinerary. It is more than just a pampering spa session. In fact, the art of healing and massages are part of their old traditions passed down from their ancestors. Traditionally, such massages and treatments are done primarily for…
While I was touring Bali, I stayed at Alaya Resort Ubud, a stylish Balinese-inspired resort which located amidst the paddy fields. I’ve also patronized their new restaurant called Manisan, which is located right next to the resort itself. The creative person behind Manisan’s dining concept is none other than Indonesia’s well-respected culinary restaurateur, William Wongso. He…
It’s my fourth time back in Bali and the beauty of this culturally-charged place just never fails to enthrall me. I did have that nostalgic feel when I was back in Ubud where I’ve visited this place for a couple of years back. Back then, I was staying at this guesthouse along Jalan Haloman which…
Sundays are the best days to gather your family members and spend some quality time together. What better way to spend it than to have a good brunch together while the kids have fun playing while the adults get to take a break and enjoy the scrumptious food fare. There’s a kid-friendly restaurant in Nusa…
Bali has always been this haven for rest and relaxation. When it comes to spa treatments and retreats, they offer one of the very best when in comes to service and quality of treatments. Traditional Balinese beauty rituals have been passed down from generations to generations over centuries. Their approach has always been natural, well-balanced…
You’ve heard all about Montigo Resorts at Nongsa, Batam where it is a renowned idyllic seafront resort and it is so popular among us Singaporeans that the resort is always packed on weekends. Now, they have now extended their territory and is offering the luxurious Montigo Experience in Bali, Indonesia. It is nonetheless a perfect…
The trip to Bali was suppose to be a solo trip on my own to find MYSELF and to do some yoga and check out their vegan cafes and restaurants but my friend, Xue Ying decided to embark on this spiritual journey. Why not? Some company is great. I would say this was the best…
