Grinding base genep by hand in a village kitchen north of Ubud taught me more about Bali than a week of temples. Here's what a cooking class really involves.
Discover Bali local festivals: Galungan, Nyepi, and temple ceremonies you can attend as a visitor. 2026 dates, dress code, and etiquette from a UK expat.
A gringsing cloth can take four years to weave, and Tenganan is one of only three places on earth still making one. A guide to Bali's weaving villages: where to go, what to look for, and how to buy well.
From the Ubud Art Market to Badung's 24-hour pasar and Canggu's weekend stalls: where to find authentic Balinese crafts and produce, what to pay, and how to bargain.
Sate lilit at 2,000 rupiah a skewer, babi guling carved at dawn, klepon that bursts with palm sugar: here's where locals actually eat in Bali, what to order, and how to dodge Bali belly while you do it.
Bali is Hindu-majority, so pork is everywhere - but halal food is far easier to find than you'd think. My honest guide to eating well, safely and confidently as a Muslim traveller.
A warm, honest guide to arak, Bali's traditional spirit: what it is, its ceremonial heritage, and the methanol-safety rules every traveller should know.
The honest guide to Bali's street food and night markets: from Gianyar pasar malam to jamu stalls, with what to eat, real prices, and how to eat safely.
The photo is always the same. Open laptop. Tropical plants artfully blurred in the background. A matcha latte, sweating slightly in the humidity. Person looking thoughtfully into t
I’ve watched the Bali property market long enough to see the narrative shift. Five years ago, off-plan villas were the play: buy a plot, watch it develop, flip for profit. It felt
