Featured Products
Follow Us
 |
 |
Press
| Our manufacturing is certified by Unicef. |  |
Latest Photos
Expect the unexpected…
Going with the flow is an absolute must have attitude on an island like Bali which I often describe as the land of juxtaposition:
Infinite beauty struggling with the ignorance of pollution, breathtaking tranquility along side thousands of motorbikes and an unbelievable commitment to tradition in the midst of an unstoppable construction boom.
This has been a most memorable year for me: ups and downs like any year coupled with the struggle of raising two children instead of one perfect son and the aftermath of an economy that twisted our arms into making a life altering lifestyle change - a journey that hasn't always been easy but of which I'm grateful for as my year abroad in Europe as a teenager instilled the desire to have an international experience with my own children.
Take my birthday for example - movie night at the jaw dropping Karma Kandara resort where a cliff side lift takes you all the way down the sheer mountain from the restaurant to the beach.
'Date Night' with Tina Fey was on the menu, but upon arrival we were faced with 'Tooth Fairy' starring The Rock - a movie that I wouldn't wish upon my own worst enemy's birthday, but alas…
Vodka martini in hand, fig and proscuitto pizza on the table, best friend of 18 years by my side and "one of our perfect sons" dancing in delight on a sand dune under the tangerine sky made up for the mix up.
A little something for everyone…
Bali is a fantastic destination for a family vacation, but sometimes the kids (and the adults!) may need a break from sun and surf, temple visits and nasi goreng.
Located near the trendy Canggu and Seminyak areas of the island, the Canggu Club is a private colonial style venue featuring some of the best amenities on the island.
For $75/day or $400 for a full week, the entire family can enjoy all the activities and onsite amenities of this private club.
They have the best gym I have seen on the island with a full time trainer on hand to help re-introduce you to the machines and free weights if you're rusty like me and haven't had a proper workout in awhile.
For the kids, you'll find a staffed toddler's room where the little ones can color or watch a movie. For the older ones, the club regularly features organized lessons and mini-camps on their world class soccer field, indoor tennis courts, and 25 meter swimming pool.
The food is great and actually quite reasonable with a snack menu starting at just Rp 20,000 (about US$2) with favorites such as edimame with rock salt and "after school mini burgers."
Happy hour isn't too bad either at the poolside bar or inside Tapper's Pub.
Eco-Luxury Minimalism in Ubud
Mixing business with pleasure is a favorite past time in Bali and no one does it better than uber eco-preneurs, John and Cynthia Hardy.
This summer the couple is hosting a series of speakers at Bambu Indah, their eco-resort located right below the Amandari in Ubud.
Meandering through the resort grounds with a glass of fresh arak madu before the presentation, I thought to myself that I have never seen so much reclaimed wood in my entire life.
The entire property - from the traditional Javanese houses that make up the resort's rooms to the decorative, yet working agricultural plots that grow in between them - sets a new standard for what John refers to as 'primitive minimalism' albeit with a luxury twist.
Fantastic Balinese food, an eclectic and friendly audience along with a humorous presentation by 'shopping anthropologist' Paco Underhill, set the stage for a perfect night with all proceeds benefiting the Balinese scholarship at Green School, allowing more local children to enjoy a global and sustainable education.
