News
The 400-square-metre store stocks Gramicci, Pyra and P.A.M. alongside Merrell's own range, which is a global first for the outdoor brand.
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News
How to make uni work alongside your job, relationships and everything else life can throw at you.
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News
The team behind KALA, Lolita's and Lola's Cantina has opened a 140-seat Italian-inspired restaurant on Uluwatu's main strip, complete with a theatrical open kitchen and house-made cheese.
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News
Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.
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Feature
Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
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News
Aperitif Hour is bringing complimentary fries, a new bar menu designed for sharing and a lineup of cocktails, martinis, beer and wine to The Commons.
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