Eats & Drinks
Fine Drinking: Bali’s Arak Renaissance
How local Balinese moonshine was elevated from a dangerous street liquor to a premium spirit featured in high-end cocktail bars.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
The Pinlora Journal
Stories, guides and field notes from Bali.
Explore & Discover
The Revival of Sanur: Why Expats Are Moving Back to the Quiet Coast
Once dubbed "Snore," Sanur is experiencing a renaissance as families and digital nomads flee the chaos of Canggu for paved beach paths and calm waters.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Explore & Discover
Nusa Penida Beyond the Gram: Hidden Beaches Without the Crowds
Kelingking Beach is stunning, but it’s packed. Here is how to navigate Nusa Penida to find the island’s truly secluded, untouched bays.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Eats & Drinks
Plant-Based Bali: How Ubud Became the Vegan Capital of Asia
From raw food cafes to high-end vegan gastronomy, exploring the culinary shift that made Bali a haven for conscious eaters.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Explore & Discover
East Bali Road Trip: Uncovering Candidasa, Amed, and Sidemen
Escape the southern traffic and head east. Discover the quiet coastal roads, ancient water palaces, and pristine wreck diving of Bali’s forgotten coast.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Stays
Bali’s Most Dramatic Cliff Resorts: Living on the Edge
A curated look at the architectural marvels of Uluwatu, where infinity pools and luxury villas hang precariously over the Indian Ocean.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Stays
Glamping in Kintamani: The Rise of Luxury Volcano Camping
Trade the beach for the clouds. How the caldera of Mount Batur became Bali’s hottest new destination for luxury outdoor living.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Explore & Discover
Surfing the Bukit: The Ultimate Guide to Uluwatu’s Left-Hand Breaks
From Padang Padang’s legendary barrels to the consistent rollers of Bingin, everything you need to know about surfing Bali’s southern peninsula.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Stays
The Architecture of Bamboo: Eco-Resorts Pushing Design Boundaries
How visionary architects in Bali are taking a humble, traditional grass and turning it into towering, luxurious architectural masterpieces.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Explore & Discover
Ice Baths and Sound Bowls: The Boutique Wellness Boom
Yoga is just the beginning. Bali has become the global epicenter for biohacking, breathwork, and extreme wellness therapies.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Eats & Drinks
Zero-Waste Dining: How Bali Restaurants are Leading the Global Charge
From fermented potato skins to furniture made of ocean plastic, Bali’s top chefs are proving that sustainability and Michelin-level dining can coexist.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026
Eats & Drinks
Bali’s Speakeasy Renaissance: Hidden Bars You Need to Find
Forget the massive beach clubs. The island’s most sophisticated cocktails are now being poured behind unmarked doors and hidden refrigerator panels.
2 min · 28 Sep 2026