Author Archives: Asia Villas
Fabulous Cheap Eats – The Nasi Campur
Although the food in your Bali villa may be outstanding, it pays to explore nearby restaurants which serve the local fare. Indonesian cuisine is loosely based on Chinese and Indian foods with influences from the Middle Eastern settlers who arrived … Continue reading
Now The Weather Has Changed
It is May; Europe and North America are in the midst of Spring. The days are getting longer, leaves are unfurling on branches and a rash of creatures are being born with the promise of an increased food supply and … Continue reading
Bali Dogs – The Whole Story Pt.2
There are broadly two kinds of dog in Bali. The indigenous dog is mainly a rough sort of mutt; descended from the Australian dingo and suited to the rough-tough life of the street. The other kind of dog in Bali … Continue reading
Bali Dogs – The Whole Story Pt.1
You might have had a dog as a family pet when you were growing up. Perhaps this dog would bounce around, slobbering and eager to please, useless as a guard dog, greeting friend and foe alike with a lick and … Continue reading
When The Sun Comes Out
When the sun comes out, poke your head out of your Bali villa and enjoy some of the richest sunshine available anywhere. Strong rays, beaming from heaven upon the Island of The Gods, create an environment with a palpable level … Continue reading
Diving in Bali Part 2 – The Little Islands of East Bali
Further down the east coast of Bali lies the Lombok strait. The sometime treacherous depths where many small boats have met their end, washed by tidal waters surging between the Lombok Basin and the Bali Basin, and carrying all manner … Continue reading
International Artists in Bali
Bali has long been a magnet for international artists; the vibrant and colourful culture set against a backdrop of verdant and lush vegetation and bathed in a sublime golden light which sets the landscape ablaze with holy fire. Bali was … Continue reading