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Viceroy Bali – Private Pool Villas Ubud Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau A family-owned and managed gem, Viceroy Bali has long been a beacon of beauty, hospitality, and sustainability, overlooking the breathtaking Valley of the Kings in Ubud. De…
Apéritif Bali – Fine Dining Ubud Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Seated at Apéritif Bali, we feel as if we’re observing the good-looking cast and setting of a glamorous movie from a golden age. Black and white marble, arched colonial windows, crys…
Locavore NXT – Nature’s Compass Tasting Menu, Ubud Bali Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau My last visit to Locavore was in July 2022, where I caught the tail-end of their closing menu. They were set to shut down shop in September in preparation …
Anantara Ubud Bali Resort Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Even before we arrive at Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, we’re sheltered from the newly developed chaos of Bali. The once paradisical island has recently earned an unpleasant reputation than…
Amerta Restaurant, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Amerta restaurant, named after the Sanskrit word for “immortal,” embodies the essence of Anantara Ubud Bali Resort’s culinary philosophy. It aims to l…
Potato Head Suites & Studios, Bali – Luxury Beachside Accommodation in Seminyak Monica Tindall You likely know Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak—the party hotspot with a conscience, leading the fight against plastic pollution to the soundt…
Amici Bali by Enrico Bartolini – Italian Restaurant Seminyak Monica Tindall Fortunate to have many chef friends in Bali, when I asked for a restaurant recommendation not too far from my hotel that was worth writing home about, the suggestions were many! Ba…
Dome Restaurant Bali – Natural Food & Wine – Desa Potato Head Seminyak Monica Tindall Dome, the latest food and beverage opening at Desa Potato Head Bali, is blue-tiful! The floors, pillars, the seating it-s all blue. The only thing that isn’t bl…
AYANA Segara Bali Review – AYANA Estate Jimbaran Monica Tindall AYANA Segara Bali is the newest addition to AYANA Bali, a stunning integrated resort with 90 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens that drop down to the Jimbaran cliffs and sea. AYANA Segara …
Rock Bar Bali & After Rock, AYANA Estate Monica Tindall Rock Bar Bali is carved into the cliffside, reached by a short but scenic tram ride. The ocean shimmers below as we descend. When we step off, it’s like arriving at a sprawling outdoor living room bui…
Raffles Bali – Luxury Pool Villas, Jimbaran Monica Tindall Raffles Bali is an excellent choice of stay on the Island of the Gods, not only for its spectacularly beautiful location but also for its convenient access. You may have heard the horror stories of Bali…
Dinner in The Secret Cave – Raffles Bali Monica Tindall A secret cave bathed in an ethereal glow, where only one couple gets to experience an unforgettable evening each night – this is Dinner in The Secret Cave at Raffles Bali. It’s an exclusive and rom…