Bali
My stories from Bali and nearby Lembongan, with Amandari, The Ritz-Carlton, The Menjangan, Batu Karang and a Balinese cooking class.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bali: The Island I Remembered
Gamelan in the lobby, Indonesian dinners and the ocean beyond Sawangan: my return to a familiar Bali through a newly opened Ritz-Carlton.
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The Menjangan, Bali
The Menjangan showed me a quieter side of Bali: wildlife in the forest, breakfast at Bali Tower and coral gardens offshore, with a few practical compromises.
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Batu Karang Lembongan Resort & Spa
Batu Karang’s villas, pools, restaurants and spa on Nusa Lembongan, with practical advice on room choice, boat transfers and exploring the island.
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A Balinese Cooking Class with Amandari
Babi guling, jukut gedang, bebek gerang, urap campur, nasi sela, and sambal ulek are not frightening spells but local Balinese dishes. An early morning at Ubud market, a…
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Amandari: Hospitality from the Heart of Bali
A return to Bali and a stay at Amandari in Ubud: Balinese hospitality, a suite above the Ayung Valley, the spa and a village cooking class.