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Bali is an island that captures the imagination. From ancient Hindu temples and emerald rice terraces to dramatic volcanic landscapes and beautiful tropical beaches, this Indonesian island offers an extraordinary variety of experiences.
There is a particular rhythm to life in Bali.… Read the rest
There are few sights in Bali more instantly recognisable than Tanah Lot Temple. Perched on a dark volcanic rock just offshore, its pagoda-like silhouette rises above the waves, seemingly suspended between sea and sky. It is the kind of scene that has become synonymous with Bali, reproduced endlessly in photographs, paintings and travel brochures.… Read the rest
Uluwatu feels like Bali in concentrate. An Uluwatu day trip will only just scratch the surface, for the essence of Uluwatu needs to be lived in longer stretches.
Nevertheless, today the lush rice fields and busy streets of central Bali give way to the limestone cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula, where the landscape becomes drier, wilder and dramatically coastal.… Read the rest
After several days enjoying Bali’s beautiful coastline, we were ready to swap surf breaks and beach clubs for something completely different. An Ubud day trip is high on our list, anticipated since arriving on the island.… Read the rest
There is an easy rhythm to life in Berawa Beach that makes it appealing for a family holiday. Mornings begin with breakfast before the boys head towards the beach, surfboards under their arms. By late morning, I might be beside the pool at Lv8 Resort Hotel, enjoying a leisurely lunch while they return to the water.… Read the rest
Swimming with manta rays in Bali’s most spectacular marine sanctuary was high on our list for a recent adventure and a day trip to Nusa Penida snorkeling really delivered.
Long before arriving in Bali, we’d admired photographs of giant manta rays gliding effortlessly through crystal-clear water and sea turtles grazing over vibrant coral reefs.… Read the rest
There are few better ways for a father and son to spend a week together than chasing waves along one of Bali’s most spectacular coastlines. For Jason and Jasper, Uluwatu delivered almost everything they could have hoped for. Blue skies, sparkling water, clean surf and plenty of time in the ocean made for a memorable week on the Bukit Peninsula.… Read the rest
After months apart, Jason and I joined our wonderful friends Brad and Diana to celebrate their return to Dubai. Alongside Carol and Wathik, Karen and Jess, and Emily, we gathered high above Downtown Dubai for Skyline Brunch at Address Sky View – an afternoon that reminds me why Dubai does brunch better than anywhere else.… Read the rest
There are museums that display art and now there is teamLab Phenomena, where art, science and imagination collide. On a warm Abu Dhabi afternoon, my colleagues Milena, Amr, Nikola and I step into teamLab Phenomena, the newest landmark in the Emirate’s rapidly evolving Saadiyat Cultural District.… Read the rest
Birthday celebrations in Dubai often come with lofty expectations. There are rooftop venues, extravagant buffets and brunches where the spectacle occasionally overshadows the food. For Jason’s birthday this year, however, we find Brunch in Bloom refreshingly different.
Tucked within the DoubleTree by Hilton at Jumeirah Beach Residence, Gastro Kitchen’s Brunch in Bloom reimagines the beloved Dubai brunch with a gentler touch.… Read the rest