
The beauty of Bali’s rainy season
Sometimes it seems almost surreal that months can go by in Bali without any rain. The dry season in this tropical part of the world can get seriously rain-free. For a 5 – 7 month period there might be a…

Sometimes it seems almost surreal that months can go by in Bali without any rain. The dry season in this tropical part of the world can get seriously rain-free. For a 5 – 7 month period there might be a…

2019 was an eventful year in this little section of paradise. Besides the opening of our boutique hotel in June, we witnessed the opening of two other hotels: nearby Wasabi Hotel, and closer to the beach, Shore Amora Canggu, a…

I was reading an article about Brunello Cucinelli, the “king of cashmere,” written in 2015 when I came across an interesting statement: Brunello: Each of us specializes in something. Italy has strong industries. It’s ranked second only after Germany in Europe.…

I’m in Bali The cows in the field are quite still They observe the rice farmers with their daily rituals Checking and adjusting water levels Weeding Tilling Recycling dead rice stalks by burning Releasing ducks for cleaning and fertilizing Planting…

There has already been scientific studies proving the benefits of immersing yourself in green spaces. The Japanese even have a name for it, “forest bathing.” Benefits include: lower heart rate and blood pressure reduction in stress hormone production boosted immune…