Rosemarie Milsom revels in the simple things at a five-star haven that forgoes glitz for authenticity. During my previous four visits to Bali's lush artistic centre, Ubud, I've admired the stunning ...

Attending a full moon prayer known as the Purnama prayer was among the highlights of a recent trip to Bali. Conducted once a month based on the Balinese calendar, Purnama is considered one of the most ...

Time spent meditating with the sweet, softly spoken priest who shared with me drops of holy water, scented flowers, incense, and offerings of traditional sweet rice cakes, while chanting mantras will ...

I have heard of Amandari from my ‘Aman junkie’ friends, a league of luxury travel fans devoted to Aman Resorts, but I have been based in Bali for the past 6 months, in Ubud to be exact. The idea of ...

The island of the Gods famously had its pop-culture moment in the 2010 blockbuster Eat Pray Love, and while the sheer mention of the film has become a Balinese cliché, there’s a reason the “love” ...