When Balinese return to fishing and farming while Bali tourism is closed
Bali, along with most travel destinations across the globe, is slowly rising from the death. This tiny island is home for thousands, if not millions, of businesses, small and large, that have been dying these past six months. With the New Normal Era coming up, we are seeing these Lazaruses rising from the death, which […]
Ten Movies About Isolation to Watch While You’re Self-Isolating
If you have watched most of the movies on the ‘Flix, here are ten movies you can watch that will make you feel a bit less miserable in the whole situation. While we are slowly getting back to our (new) normal activity, some of us may still need to stay at home and do […]
THE JAPANESE’s IKIGAI MIGHT BE WHAT YOU NEED TO SURVIVE THE REST OF THIS YEAR
Ikigai can describe having a sense of purpose in life, as well as being motivated. The word consists of ‘Iki’ (to live) and ‘gai’ (reason). The term ikigai compounds two Japanese words: iki (生き) meaning “life; alive” and kai (甲斐) meaning “(an) effect; (a) result; (a) fruit; (a) worth; (a) use; (a) benefit; (no, little) […]
Getting to Know More our Savior during Pandemic, The Internet
Have you ever imagined how our ancestors made it when they were being stuck at home for months on end without internet? Although it sounds impossible now, it certainly was not a problem back then. Yes, this world has seen some other pandemics in the past without all the conveniences we have today, and yet, […]
Ten Things You Can Do to Enjoy Bali in the New Normal Ways of Living
Here we all are, at least, in the so-called “New Normal” era to live. What an era, is it not? One with so much things that induce anxieties around us, even to think about going on a short trip to the beach will give you some doubts-especially when you have little kids at home. Ah, […]
Is it necessary on Bringing Back the Covid-19 Awareness?
How long have we been in quarantine by now? Seriously, it’s been so long that we can’t even remember the last time we went to that spa parlor we love so much. Is it 100 days, or 150? We don’t even know anymore. Point is, we have spent so much time staying home that Mondays […]
BIKES & KITES: HOW BALINESE STAY HAPPY AND HEALTHY IN PANDEMIC
Various places around the world began to loosen the lockdown, but the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat. In this difficult time, where public transport is not yet fully restored, bicycles become a new alternative and environmentally friendly transportation and convenient transportation in the midst of the plague. We could see here, in Bali, every morning, […]
10 Things You Can Do to Enjoy Bali in the New Normal Ways of Living
Here we all are, at least, in the so-called “New Normal” era to live. What an era, is it not? One with so much things that induce anxieties around us, even to think about going on a short trip to the beach will give you some doubts-especially when you have little kids at home. Ah, […]
How Corona Pandemic Really Hits Bali’s Economy
“We’re praying for good things in this universe and that the virus is gone soon so Bali’s tourism can bounch back”. These words were what priest Made Lenggang Buwana said the past February Galungan celebration in the capital Denpasar, Bali. Bali’s Galungan festival supposedly celebrates the triumph of good over evil, but a new enemy […]
Remembering the Good Old Days: When Celebrities Went to Bali
Ah,… Bali. Unless you were living under a rock, there is a good chance that you have at least heard about it from someone you know before you finally decided to come here and see what the fuss was all about for yourself. We hope we did not disappoint you. Yes, admittedly, this beautiful little […]