Scouring the Island's palaces, temples and remote villages, he developed an intimate knowledge of all the musical genres of Bali, documenting them on paper in Western notation. Tape recorders had not yet been invented. It was an experience that would prove to be magically rewarding; later engagingly described in his book, 'A House in Bali'. ...more

Last month I opened my mouth and firmly planted both feet tonsil-deep down my throat when I said that the wet season had been and gone in Bali. Here we are now charging our way through March as the skies have all but blackened out any Bali sunshine and the days alternate between overcast and apocalyptic...more

Occupying pride of place in the new Sentosa lifestyle resort in Seminyak is the newly opened Blossoms Restaurant which is causing a lot of buzz around town. Dressed in designer black with low banquette seating, it makes an elegant backdrop for the rich and beautiful...more