A Selection of Places, Things to do and people we love in Bali - Bali Pulse

PULSE is about us, about you and the likes we share. About what we search, we live, we are. Be it elegant cocooning or extravagant socialising, cultural discovery or silent pilgrimage, social and environmental awareness, beach, shopping or the indulgence of a relaxing spa treatment, it is the attention, intention and details placed upon matters and places that make the general atmosphere. Along these lines, find hereafter a selection of places, things and people we love in Bali. Their character, charm, elegance, fun, originality and more, are all qualities, great or subtle, that make them beautiful to us and we hope soon to you.

SCENE - Kendra Gallery presents Unnatural Selection	SCENE - Bali Weather. Rainy Season and Dry Season in Bali	SCENE - Shopping and eating out in Jalan Oberoi. An Itinerary to the nicest shops and restaurants in Seminyak.


Exhibition: Unnatural Selection curated by Rizkia A. Zaelani. August 28th 2010 through September 26th 2010. Read article	Bali Weather. Rainy Season and Dry Season in Bali. For most of us, seasons are four, each unique and noticeable as Vivaldi so poetically underlined it, spread evenly amongst the twelve months that make a year. This differs somewhat in Bali, understood mainly, like all neighbours of the equatorial divide, as a two seasons land: wet and dry. Read article	Jalan Oberoi or Jalan Laksmana, Seminyak, Bali, is one of the favorite destination for interesting shopping and fabulous eating out in Bali. It was not always so... Read article


SCENE - Wonderful salads in Bali	PEOPLE - Bruce Carpenter	PEOPLE - Kim Randall


Salads most certainly come close to first place in my favoured choice of food, and until not so long ago, any length of time spent in Bali left me craving for crunchy leaves, the island seemingly unaware of what “salad” was in general, good ones in particular. Fortunately, recent years have seen the sprout of many a place to satisfy anyone’s craving for fresh and tasty leaves dressed in the most succulent manner. So where does one find a healthy bowl greens? Read article	Winter dread and is common place on the reasons to migrate to the southern hemisphere and its tropical climate. Delight and enchantment for the land, its people, the culture and ease of life even more common on the list of reasons to stay in Bali. However few have allowed the lure of the culture and its testimonial artefacts to overtake their with such passion as this insatiable collector. Read article	Bali comes as a surprise in the life of most who invariably elect it as their residence for a while or more. The rule did not spare Kim Randall, this elegant and lively multi-tasker who took this over, this month, the management of the recently opened Kendra Gallery from November 2008. Read article


CULTURE & CURIOS - Ganesha	SCENE - The Living Room Bali	SCENE - Tugu Bali


To understand the balinese culture and rites, one must venture a little further in the knowledge of its funding influences. Hinduism here is not just a religion, it is a way of life. Read article	The Living Room opened its doors in August 2000, fathered by the dream of ex sommelier of the grand Parisian institution “La tour d’Argent”, Daniel Vanneque. A wonderful dream that was, which 9 years later stands to be the one place on the island where one may enjoy some most delightful and surprising food, created and magnificently orchestrated by a young and very talented Balinese chef, Ida Bagus Mardita. Read article	Slightly in the distance, amongst the peaceful and alluring surrounding of the Batu Bolong beach and its pretty temple, rest an intriguing and most uncommon residence. Read article


PEOPLE - Britta Boyer - Guest at the Shanti Lodge	SCENE - Sks Simplekonseptstore	CULTURE & CURIOS - Nyepi - Silence, peace and monsters


Britta Boyer: Fashion designer. Maisonbulle stay: Shanti Lodge. Thoughts on travel, chocolate eclairs and finding bliss. Read article	I woke up, this morning, craving for something beautiful! I have to admit waking up most morning surrounded by beauty and a lovely family, however this morning the craving was on and for somewhat more material an element! This usually translate, sooner or later, with a stroll at either market, galleries or one of the many shops I regularly visit. Read article	March and April are for most of us reminiscent of spring and the colourful, sweet Easter celebrations. In Bali Nyepi is the theme. It is with no doubt one of the most intriguing festival, which this year fell on March 26th. Colour and season both celebration share, however it ends there. Read article


PLACES TO BE - The Tabanan regency - From Tanah lot to Soka	CULTURE & CURIOS - Museum Pasifika - An ode to Asian artistic inspiration	PLACES TO BE - Canggu


The area extending from the city of Tabanan, south to the sea then west is known to be the most agriculturally productive area in Bali. For the visitor and natural landscape fans alike, what it means is an abundance of breath taking rice field vistas, healthy luxuriant forest and plantations as well as majestic black sand beaches. Read article	“The art of the people is a true mirror to their minds” - By Jawaharlal Nehru Such is the introduction chosen by the authors of the beautiful book published on the non less delightful Museum Pasifika, recently established in Nuda Dua - Bali with that very purpose, to offer all yet another window to the rich artistic expression generated throughout the pacific rim area. Read article	Fishermen and surfers were, until not so long ago, the only ones venturing to the wilder shores of Canggu. Little did they know...little did anyone know as a matter of fact. Read article


PEOPLE - Robin Lim and Bumi Sehat	PEOPLE - Jen Oliveiro - Yoga	PEOPLE - Marcello Massoni


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever was” - By Margaret Mead With that belief in mind each, in Yayasan Bumi Sehat, goes about its daily activities assisting lives... one at a time. Read article	The serendipitous energy of Bali encourages one to rebalance mind and body, and what better way to do so but through yoga and meditation. Vibrant physical practice and contemplation bring us back to our harmonious core, recalling who we really are; stillness and calm resurfacing gradually as the cumbersome veils of aggravation and stress flutter into the distance. Read article	Marcello Massoni and Michela Foppiani got married in 2004, after a 12 years engagement. This is also the year that saw the start of their beautiful ceramic production for the Gaya ceramic and design studio in Bali. Read article


SCENE - Cafe Bali - Seminayk	CULTURE & CURIOS - Tanah Lot Temple	SCENE - Street food - Kaki lima


Amongst the ever growing trendy “food” scene of Bali, new comers are plenty. From up to low scale, stylish or not, restaurants it seems are becoming the commodity in fashion, giving Bali one more point on its ascension to the ultimate hedonistic heaven. Many deserve to be mention and will be so at later times, today however let me introduce you to Cafe Bali. Read article	Floating above the sea, atop a numbered of naturally carved caves hidden within the core of the rock it stands on, Pura Tanah lot is one of the seven sea temples. The chronicles attribute their building to the 16th century Javanese high priest Nirartha, whose aim was to protect the island from the epidemics and other destructive forces brought in by the sea. Read article	Though nothing compares to me with the amazing snacks of Bombay and mouth watering delicacies to be found amongst the streets of Bangkok, Indonesian street food is very much an institution and deserves trial, for ones daring palate maybe pleasantly surprised. Read article


PEOPLE - Marilyn - A day of beautiful things	PEOPLE - Kirsty Ludbrook	PEOPLE - Pascal Morabito


Bali is without doubt a wonderful bazaar, filled with much and many to tease each and everyone’s desire. Shopping here is interesting to say the least, and varied to the extreme, from curiosity street vendor to high end boutiques. Many a day can indeed be consumed in search of the perfect and wonderful to take home. For those with little time to spare, or perhaps simply an interest for more personal and discerning shopping, a day well accompanied may be a wondrous and pleasant experience. Read article	Once acclaimed best designer of the year, this beautiful mother of two has left behind the whirlwind and glamour of Sydney’s fashion and music industries to come and settle her lovely family on the nurturing island of Bali and get back to her primary calling, fine art. Read article	In the world of european design this is a name with little need for Introduction. Great breeder of creative concept, Pascal Morabito has for close to 40 years made a well known mark in the world of luxury. Read article


CULTURE & CURIOS - Goa Lawah Temple	PEOPLE - Carlotta B. - Guest at the Pandan House	CULTURE & CURIOS - Pura Sadha Temple


Famous amongst the many guides written about Bali, this is indeed a most intriguing site. Founded in 1007 Goa lawah is one of the nine Temples called Kayangan jagat(directional Temples) which protect the island and its inhabitants against evil forces. Read article	Carlotta B.: Unicef officer. Maisonbulle stay: Pandan House. Read article	Lost in Kapal, which literally means boat in bahasa indonesia, a town in the early tabanan area adjacent to Canggu, this beautiful little temple is a lovely odd to the founding history of Bali and its many myths. Read article