A cluster of houses of worship representing all of Indonesia's religions can be seen on a scenic hilltop close to Nusa Dua. This two-hectare slice, known as Puja Mandala (the domain of worship), is home to a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple, a Catholic Church, a Protestant Church and an Islamic mosque...more

Just outside the tourist enclave of Nusa Dua is one of the island's more beguiling resorts. Mildly reminiscent of a fortress, it looks over the lush Nusa Dua golf course while from the open bar, over the twinkling lights of the whole of southern Bali...more

For nineteen days in October, 2006, the Pura Tuluk Biyu, an ancient temple perched spectacularly on the rim of the Batur Crater in Kintamani, was the venue of an equally spectacular round of ceremonies called the Madewasraya, held once every five years to maintain peace and harmony through prayer and dance...more

Popo who? I am convinced that cloning is going on in Bali! There must be more than one Popo Danes on the island. Popo Danes, is not a dysfunctional Scandinavian (we all know one of those! Its actually pronounced 'Danez'), he is one of Indonesia's most respected architects, if not THE ultimate home grown talent...more

Ubud has been a shopping stop for decades. It has always been the place for handicrafts - wood carvings, Lombok pottery, puppets, masks, ceramics and other traditional items could be found in the many little shops lining the town's few streets or at the main market...more

The French call it champagne, the Spanish have named it Cava, the Italians make Spumante and the rest of the world must refer to it as 'Sparkling Wine. In any man's language, the uncorking of a champagne bottle signifies a celebration or even a commiseration...more