Category: News & Reviews
Bali Now Closer Than Ever!
Virgin Australia has exciting news for travelers on the Gold Coast who are looking for a tropical getaway to Bali, as the airline has now…
Where can you help those affected by the 2022 Northern NSW floods
It has been a tough 3 months of the New Year and our border community has been hit hard with the 2022 floods. If you’re…
The Luxurious JW Marriott Awaits
Unless you’ve been fast asleep under a rock, then you’ll know the Marriott in Surfers Paradise has been undergoing massive renovations since early last year—$35 million dollars’…
Malindo Air Launches Sydney and Adelaide Flights
by Chris Chamberlin | March 11, 2019 Malindo Air will grow its Australian route network this year with the launch of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney…
Uma & Leopold, the Sustainable Brand in Bali
Plastic bags are definitely a huge issue but every year, an estimated of 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide, and this cassava-based ecobags are…
Bali’s Mt Agung erupting overnight
Bali’s Mt Agung has finally erupted, two months after tens of thousands of local residents were evacuated from their homes around the volcano. Key points:…
Goodbye Canggu Club and Hello Finns Rec Club
Chances are, if you’ve ever found yourself in the ‘Gu’, you’re sure to have sailed past Bali’s premier sporting and entertainment venue – The Canggu…
My heart broke in Bali
A short scooter ride through the back streets of Seminyak I made a visit to the YKPAOrphanage. Decrepit and run down, I couldn’t begin to…
Bondi Icebergs for One Night in Bali
After Ku De Ta’s family style feast with Blaine Wetzel in January they have now decided and are very excited to bring you the Head…
Impress your Clients or Say I Do in Canggu at Semara Beach House
Bali has always been considered the ultimate location to celebrate a special occasion with one hundred metres of absolute beachfront to host a private party;…
Trump is Headed for Bali
Say goodbye to Pan Pacific and hello to Trump’s ultra luxury, 6-star project. While there’s been chatter aplenty with little to no developments for the…
Cubby House Kids Club February Parties
Cubby House Kids Club provides a lively and stimulating environment where children can play and learn at the same time. Located at Canggu Club the…
Spirit of Borneo at Bistro C
Bistro C Bali is bringing you a taste of traditional Indonesian Dayak Culture. Sunday 26 June from 5pm. Join us for a truly memorable experience and…
Tea time with Camilla and Ovvio
On a hot humid day all I need is Tea. This tea to be precise. When Camilla and the organic Ovvio brand collaborate then you…
Hello Solar D and goodbye Vitamin D deficiencies
My weekend necessity is now the beach and the newest Solar D sunscreen. I have used so many sunscreens over the years and with a sensitivity…
Island entrepreneurs
Three entrepreneurs share their experiences of running businesses part of the year from Bali Zoe Paul, co-founder of Mister Zimi, says she felt a special…
Aussie Expats share their Bali favourites
Rock Bar in Jimbaran Bay offers amazing ocean views. DISCOVER the island that locals love through the eyes and ears of Australians who live there….
Virgin cancels all Bali flights as Mt Rinjani ash cloud returns
Flights between Australia and Bali have been disrupted as ash blown from an erupting volcano continues to affect travel to and from the Indonesian island….
Too much fun in the sun for your skin? No problem with Thermage
Too much time and exposure to the sun can and had taken it’s toll on my poor skin but I have found a solution to…
Nasi Ayam Singapura Recipe
Now and again I am bringing to you recipes from some of Bali’s best chef’s and restaurants in which I have had the pleasure of…
Visa’s exempt for Australian’s….NOT!
So, a day or two ago we were advised that Australia was one of 47 countries that were being added to Indonesia’s visa exemption list in…
Trump Empire to build resort in Bali
“The Donald” may be busy trying to take over the White House in 2016, but that doesn’t stop him from extending his empire out to…
Stuck in Paradise…AGAIN?
Virgin has cancelled all flights in and out of Bali’s Denpasar Airport because of ash from Mount Raung. Jetstar said it had cancelled three flights…
Bali exempt from the alcohol ban.
Phew… That was close! According to reports, a total of 16 tourism regions in Bali are to be exempted from the central government policy banning…
Jamie’s Italian appoints General Manager
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s upcoming Bali outpost, has appointed its General Manager in the months leading to its opening. The international brand of casual Italian…
Don’t allow your hands to look older than you are.
With my new bling on my ring finger and the time I spend outdoors especially when I am overseas in places like Bali, my hands…
Bling It On! Introducing Glow Ink Metallic Jewellery Tattoos at Body Temple
Body Temple Spa constantly asks the question: What does your body need today? Sometimes the answer is a little bit of bling! Body Temple Spa…
My Bikini Buddy
I have a new BUDDY and my skin feels absolutely amazing. I can’t describe in words how soft and smooth my skin feels right now….
New Bali restaurant deal for Bondi icon Maurice Terzini
MAURICE Terzini will be spending more time in Bali this year. Sydney’s A-list restaurateur, whose Bondi Beach establishment Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, is a…
Bondi to Bali: how Australian restaurateurs are taking over the island
A clique of Australian operators are riding a tourist wave to riches in Indonesia – but business in Bali is not for the faint-hearted It’s…
Frank Camorra’s Movida to open in Potato Head
Yes, another Australian Chef. You can run, but you can no longer hide from the Movida empire. Joining the restaurants and airport outlets in Melbourne…
Jamie Oliver’s Italian set to launch in Bali
Jamie Oliver is set to launch his Jamie’s Italian restaurant brand in yet another country, with a restaurant in Bali on the cards. The Jamie’s…
Bali’s Visa on arrival may be waived for Australians
A BALI holiday may become even cheaper for Australians, with Indonesia considering lifting its visa on arrival fee. The $US35 fee ($AUD41) could be scrapped…
Lookout Bali the Schoolies are coming!
A GROWING number of Schoolies are choosing overseas adventures ahead of the traditional Gold Coast sojourn. Travel agents confirmed the number of students looking to…
Bali’s Gili Trawangan named the cheapest Island
TripAdvisor has awarded Gili Trawangan as the most affordable island destination in the South East Asia region for the 2013 to 2014 period. The average…
Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort
Midnight is not the best time to be arriving at Denpasar airport, however the upside is it takes only ten minutes to the Sheraton Bali…
Nikki Beach Opens in Bali
Bringing in tow its signature all-white sun beds and champagne parties, the latest outpost of Nikki Beach will debut at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach…
Measles risk on Jetstar flight from Bali to Brisbane
TRAVELLERS who flew on a Jetstar flight from Bali to Brisbane on Wednesday last week are being urged to look out for measles symptoms. Queensland…
Double Bay’s Mrs Sippy to open in Bali
Double Bay’s Mrs Sippy will join the growing band of Sydney ventures headed to Bali. The new spin-off venue, Mrs Sippy Pool Club, is slated…
BAWA Volunteers Making a Difference
As an animal lover I wanted to bring the attention to an amazing group of people that volunteer at BAWA (Bali Animal Welfare Association) in…
Charlie Bali Shares a Chef Specialty
Have you not been able to get yourself to Bali’s Charlie Bar yet? Then no problem as I have asked ‘Chef’ to share one of…
Underwater Haven at the Artificial Reef Park Lombok.
The ART-ificial Reef Park is a project to revitalize the dead coral reef in the warm tropical sea off Lombok’s Senggigi Beach. The Official Launch…
Bondi Icebergs to Open in Bali
The Icebergs, long synonymous with its classic Bondi Beach views, will soon be able to treat diners to a new horizon. That’s because the restaurant…
Celebrate and Wish a Happy 3rd Birthday to W Retreat Bali
The W RETREAT & SPA BALI – SEMINYAK is turning three and to celebrate the award-winning resort is throwing a month long party entitled A NEW SCENE UNSEEN….
Is Seminyak the new Gold Coast?
IT’S been 12 years since I’ve travelled to Bali and that was as a Schoolie. Pool cocktails at 6am and getting your hair plaited was…
Health Alert for Measles Outbreak
The Health Department has issued a warning after four West Australians returned home from Bali with measles. The highly-infectious disease is spread through respiration and…
Bali’s New Toll Road, Mandara Opens
Bali’s first toll road, which links Ngurah Rai Airport with Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa, was officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) yesterday…
Bieber in Bali. Not that I care!
According to reports online, teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is currently in Bali recording new music. The news first surfaced on Twitter with a tweet…
Bali Airport Closures
It has been announced by The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation via the Directorate General of Air Communications that there will be a partial closure schedule for Bali’s Ngurah Rai…
Bali’s New Airport is Almost Complete
Bali’s new airport which is expected to be completed by end of June 2013 is praised to be the best airport in Indonesia. The airport…