
Embark on a pilgrimage to Mount Batukaru's mystical rainforests in Bali's central highlands, a sacred site near the majestic Jati Luwih rice fields. Trek through the lush jungle, discovering native plants and birdlife. Conclude your journey at Karusotju, an artisan distillery that has reinvented arak using local honey sweet potato. Enjoy an elegant lunch in this tranquil setting while savoring Karusotju's refined spirits.

Discover Buleleng's hidden gem, Les Village, with Pak Puryana guiding you through highland coffee plantations and flora, while you enjoy traditional snacks. In Les, meet the enigmatic Chef Yudi at his Dapur Bali Mula warung. There, in his rustic-chic bamboo kitchen, this village priest and cult-like chef will present authentic Balinese dishes like Balinese Fish Soup, Sate Lilit, fish steamed in bamboo, Lawar with long pepper, and Seafood Ngiyu, sharing his culinary stories. Refreshments include his handcrafted arak brews.

Entering its second semester, the Program Membaca Denpasar dari Dekat Sekali program partners with the Sanur Archive for its seventh event, Menatap Nyiur Sanur. This exploration will delve into Sanur's history, revealing a narrative beyond its peaceful facade of palms and beaches. Sanur is a space where colonial history and local resistance intertwine, and where spirituality persists alongside modern development.

Hosted by Travel + Leisure editors, the summit will foster insightful discussions on sustainability, wellness, and innovation. Attendees will gain exclusive perspectives from renowned global hospitality figures, including Bill Bensley, Ronald Akili of Potato Head, James McBride of NIHI, Indonesian Chef Petty Elliott, and William Heinecke of Minor International, among others.
The summit promises impactful panels, in-depth strategic sessions, trend analyses, and valuable networking opportunities with over 200 travel industry leaders, all conveniently in one location.

From travel stories, travel guides and hotel vignettes to postcards, drawings, menus, brochures, posters and photos. The collections of Leiden University Libraries (UBL) hold many sources that provide insight into the development of tourism in the Dutch East Indies, present-day Indonesia, from 1870 to 1945. This online exhibition highlights the various aspects of tourism in ‘the East’, from experiences of tourists and people in the tourism industry to attractions and stereotypes.