Lifestyle & Trends
Lifestyle & Trends : Curating the modern Balinese way of life. Beyond the headlines, we explore the evolving tastes, wellness rituals, and cultural expressions that define contemporary living on the island.
Bali’s ‘Cleanest Village’ Opens Its Gates: Penglipuran Festival Returns with Culture, Community, and a Vision for Regenerative Tourism
BANGLI, Bali – In an era when Bali's tourism industry is increasingly scrutinized for its environmental and cultural footprint, one village...
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Mexico Gave Bali a Standing Ovation. But the Performers Weren’t Indonesian.
A group of Mexican musicians and dancers is helping keep one of Bali's oldest artistic traditions alive, proving that culture...
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Bali’s Next Generation Is Bringing Operet Back to Life
A new student-led festival hopes to revive operet—a uniquely Balinese blend of theatre, music and dance that once flourished across...
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Lawyer Rejects Calls to Drop Bali Childbirth Investigation, Says Case Followed Proper Legal Process
DENPASAR, Bali — Lawyers representing Reiner Sugata Liman (RSL) have rejected calls to halt an ongoing criminal investigation linked to...
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How an Emergency Birth in Bali Became a Criminal Investigation: A Timeline of the Case
A medical emergency, an ongoing divorce, and a police report have combined to create one of Bali's most unusual legal...
Read moreDetailsAfter an Emergency Birth in Bali, a Mother Found Herself Under Criminal Investigation
A criminal investigation in Bali is raising uncomfortable questions about motherhood, family disputes, and how far criminal law should reach...
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Can Love Be Fast-Tracked? The Nine-Day Marriage That Cost One Man Nearly $700,000
In a world where food arrives in minutes, jobs are secured online, and friendships begin with a swipe, it was...
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Beyond Beach Clubs: How Oceanman Is Redefining Bali’s Tourism Future
KEDONGANAN, Bali — As the morning sun rises over Kedonganan Beach, hundreds of swimmers stand at the edge of the...
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Beauty, Risk, and the Pursuit of Perfection: What the Death of an Estée Lauder Executive Reveals About Cosmetic Fillers
NEW YORK — In an era where beauty treatments have become as routine as a haircut and cosmetic enhancements are...
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The IVF Mix-Up That Changed Everything: US Couple Wins Custody Battle After Raising Someone Else’s Child
ORLANDO, Florida — When Tiffany Score gave birth to a baby girl in December 2025, she knew something was wrong...
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