Respecting local norms, or not
There are many things that make living on a Hindu Island a wonderful experience, the cultural aspect being one of the most significant. The Hindu calendar is full to the brim, there are almost...
Author: dapuralami
To helmet or not to a helmet…
You may notice that not many people wear helmets on Nusa Lembongan while on the ubiquitous mopeds. We get it, the wind feels nice in your hair, you are on holiday, you want to...
Some of our favourite Western eats in Sanur
If you have some time in Sanur – here are some of our favourite places to eat when we are on Bali for the day shopping. We eat locally on Lembongan all the time...
Nyepi and Nyepi Laut
Did you know that Nyepi and Nyepi Laut are totally different days. Nyepi is celebrated as a day of Silence in March (usually although it can fall in April) of each year across the...
Getting to Nusa Lembongan and the tides
Did you know that the tides change time every day, and by how much varies. Our tides here vary between 30 mins to an hour later every day – not sure if that is...
A word to the wise
Not everything you read online is true, I know shocking right! It is very common for manufacturers to use fear marketing to sell their products. This is when a seller plays on your fears...
Can you help?
If you stay at the same place on holiday every year, have a favourite restaurant, use the same driver, visit the same spa. If you can, think about giving a donation to help them...
Essential Oils
We are not offering an aromatherapy class; however, we do use essential oils, which are a powerful source of herbal medicine. How much oil to use depends on several factors including who you are...
