Airline review: A rare daytime flight from Bali
Being able to fly in the day makes this my favourite new way to return from Bali.
Seven dishes you must try on Bintan Island, Indonesia: Chef Ni Luh Ratnawati
From a blue cocktail to a laksa-inspired bisque: the flavours of Bintan are unforgettable.
Is Bali's largest resort really one of the best in the world?
It's rated among the world's best, but can a resort that accommodates more than 1500 guests be all that relaxing?
Sailing around Indonesia: The most seductive cruise you can take
There's something about old-time sailing ships that captures the mind and heart.
This gentle journey leaves Bali far behind
You can see passengers decompressing, shedding their clothes, giving up on trying to comb their wind-tangled hair.
Beyond Bali: A cruise around Indonesia's lesser known islands
It's a slow sail of creaking canvas and gentle swells, to beautiful places where I rediscover the joy of doing nothing.
From low-key and relaxing to stupidly luxurious
Robust massages are just some of the treats at Bali sister properties, Alila Seminyak and Alila Manggis.
Which is better in Bali – villa or resort?
Choosing is a fun problem to have.
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It's a smokey, heady scent that fills the Indonesian air; a combination of tropical fruits, grilled chicken, or smokey motorbikes as they roar down the street. While farmers in conical hats work their picturesque rice fields, women sashay through markets in batik sarongs. Outside the cities, gamelan music tinkers from ancient temples, and old forests hum with sounds from exotic critters.
