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Bali Tips & Information 2022 (Upated August 2024) 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. (This article has been updated with new information from my 2024 visit.)…
The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas Monica Tindall The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas promises a connection with nature, a wellness escape and cultural enlightenment in its lush and peaceful surroundings. On the outskirts of Ubud in the village of Kenderan, Te…
Room4Dessert Monica Tindall We all understand fresh is best for chefs. Just-picked produce, whole ingredients, animals raised within a certain kilometre radius of a restaurant, knowing the farmer, foraging, a kitchen’s own herb garden – we’ve b…
Restaurant Locavore (the end as you know it) Monica Tindall No excuses. No compromises. Unwavering commitment. Restaurant Locavore’s pledge to ONLY use what is found locally is inspirational. Many people claim to follow similar convictions but very fe…
Luxury Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Monica Tindall Some people say you don’t get a taste of Bali if staying in a luxury resort in Nusa Dua. An affluent area and part of the Bali Tourism Development Complex, it is clean, organised and extremely safe, resembling a posh …
Munduk Moding Plantation Monica Tindall Imagine you’ve just witnessed an incredible sunset from the comfort of your luxurious mountain villa. Now, the sun has disappeared, and night has set in. The air is crisp, and the steam from your heated private bubbling ja…
Apéritif Restaurant & Bar Monica Tindall The beautiful site of Viceroy Bali in the lush terraces of Ubud is home to one of the island’s most respected fine-dining locations, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar. Inspired by a glamorous 1920s dining hall, th…
Adiwana Warnakali Nusa Penida Monica Tindall The adventure to Adiwana Warnakali Nusa Penida begins with a 45-minute boat ride from Sanur, Bali. The crowded port is filled with tourists excited about a trip across the ocean to the nearby tropical paradise of Nusa …
Kubu at Mandapa, Ubud Monica Tindall Kubu offers an exceptional dining experience in pristine nature cushioned by the ultimate comforts of hospitality by Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. The breathtaking location is combined with a thoughtfully curated men…
Adiwana Resort Jembawan, Ubud Monica Tindall Adiwana Resort Jembawan offers the best of both worlds in Ubud. Its town-centre location provides instant access to the boutiques, cafes and shopping experiences found in abundance in the hill village. However, it…
Herb Library Ubud Monica Tindall On one of Ubud’s principal streets, Jalan Jembawan, Herb Library is easy to find. The open-walled restaurant facing the street is a welcoming haven of rattan chairs and splashes of aquamarine blue, all enveloped in a canopy of gre…
Andaz Bali Monica Tindall The vibrant, contemporary sister of Hyatt Hotels, Andaz Bali, is an excellent showcase of modern Balinese culture. Nestled in the mature landscape of Sanur, Andaz Bali mirrors a chic Balinese village, summoning guests to appre…