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Potato Head Beach Club, Bali

Potato Head Beach Club Bali Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall & PHBC Walking into Potato Head Beach Club in Bali is an extraordinary experience. A sweeping bamboo archway leads us forward and opens into a more expansive space. To the right are act…

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Bonito Fish Bar – Umalas, Bali

Bonito Fish Bar Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Tucked away in the winding streets of Umalas is one of Bali’s coolest places to hang out, eat and drink: Bonito Fish Bar. It is a little tricky to find, but oh so worth it. We found that both Grab and […]

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Kappa Senses, Ubud, Bali – Spa Resort

Kappa Senses  Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Superbly blended into nature on a verdant two-hectare property in the surrounds of Ubud, Kappa Senses is conceived as a reviving ‘nest’ for guests to relax and reawaken their sense…

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Epicurean Nests – Kappa Senses, Ubud

Epicurean Nests Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall Kappa Senses, a nature-inspired resort on the outskirts of Ubud, styles its restaurants as ‘Epicurean Nests.’ Epicurean denotes a devotion to pleasure and refined enjoyment, primarily associat…

PICA South American Kitchen Ubud

PICA South American Kitchen, Ubud

PICA South American Kitchen  Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall PICA South American Kitchen, a small outlet on one of Ubud’s most vibrant streets, captures a crowd with genuine Latin tastes. Lively music resounds throughout the space as smili…

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Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in extensive lush landscaped grounds in the Southern Bali Peninsula, Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort delights us on first impression. Inspired by Balinese theatre, the …

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Backstage – Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Backstage Food Theatre Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Fully embracing the resort-wide theatrical ambience, Backstage Food Theatre is fun and fresh. An industrial design concept with textured metals, slatted roof features with pendulum spot…

MĀUA, Nusa Penida

MĀUA, Boutique Resort, Nusa Penida

MĀUA Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall Reaching MĀUA, Nusa Penida* is a voyage across land and sea. First, take a 40-minute fast boat from Sanur and then enjoy a wonderful ride through forested hills before arriving at this tranquil and breathtaking …

Koral Restaurant Bali

Koral Restaurant, Apurva Kempinski, Bali

Koral Restaurant Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall *Photography is only permitted with a handphone at Koral; nothing larger allowed. What could be more intriguing than a signature fine dining experience in an underwater setting? Koral Restauran…

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The Balé Nusa Dua – Private Pool Villas Bali

The Balé Nusa Dua Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Imagine a secluded villa hideaway within an imposing ancient civilisation, and you will have some sense of the setting at The Balé Nusa Dua. This retreat offers 29 signature pavilion-style villas i…

Rumari

Rumari, Raffles Bali, Progressive SE Asian

Rumari, Raffles Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall With spectacular views across the lush tropical jungle to Jimbaran Bay, Rumari is perfectly positioned for panoramic fine dining. Set atop the exclusive 23-hectare property of Raffles Bali, …

Andaz Bali Tips & Information 2022

Bali Tips & Information 2022

Bali Tips & Information 2022 I’m just back from two weeks in beautiful Bali and have some tips and information to help you make the most of your travels in 2022. Bali Tips & Information 2022 Immigration It took me over two and a half hours to get through …