Rove Beetles (Aka Tomcats) in Bali
You wake up with some marks that look and feel like a burn, but you have no recollection getting them. Welcome to one of Bali's biggest mysteries (which we are happy to solve for you). Tomcats in Bali First let us introduce
Chikungunya in Bali
WHAT IS CHIKUNGUNGYA? Recently we have noticed that Chikungunya is appearing more in Bali. Chikungunya infection, or simply Chikungunya, is a mosquito-borne viral disease. Humans are usually infected when infected carrier mosquitoes transmit the virus to humans via a bite, spreading
The “Universal Antioxidant” Alpha Lipoic Acid
In today's wellness obsessed culture, it feels like there is a hot new antioxidant promoted every month. So what are these and why should we care about them? And why is Alpha Lipoic Acid called the "Universal Antioxidant"? What is an
Dengue in Bali
Dengue and its Complications Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus that occurs worldwide in tropical and subtropical areas, especially during the rainy season. Spread by Aedes mosquitoes, there are four different strains of Dengue in Bali, and (unluckily for us). Once infected
Rabies in Bali
What is the rabies virus? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that occurs in many countries globally and is an issue that Bali has been dealing with for more than a decade. There are only nine rabies-free provinces in Indonesia, and
Ubud Guide: Pool Days
What Ubud lacks in beachfront, it certainly makes up for in swimming pools. Whether you feel like having a workout followed by a dip, or having a lazy day of cocktails with a jungle view: our guide to Ubud pools
Ubud Guide: Bars
While Ubud has a solid Eat Pray Love reputation, the town still knows how to let their hair down. Whether it's been a long week, or you're looking for a pre or post-dinner tipple, here are some of our go-to
How to manage Bali Belly
What is Bali Belly? Bali Belly is one of Bali's least popular attractions, but unfortunately it is all too common among visitors to the island. Bali Belly is just another expression for food poisoning (or stomach flu/gastroenteritis medically speaking). Gastroenteritis is
Meet the locals: Laura Wilkes from The Yoga Barn
Originally from the UK, Laura Wilkes is a travelling yogi who is has been based in Ubud, Bali since late 2018. She works for one of the biggest yoga centres in South East Asia, The Yoga Barn in the brand
Ubud Guide: Activities
When you're ready for a break from the surf, the inland area of Ubud has plenty of activities to keep you busy. From yoga to rafting, here are some of our go-to recommendations in our Ubud activities guide for the