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BALI INTRO
EDITOR’S LETTER
IS BALI WORTH VISITING?
Stories about Bali and Balinese culture
SURFERS IN BALI
Three surfers talk about surfing life
LIVING IN THE WAVES
Creator Thai Little talks about surfing communities
SURF REPORT
Bali’s top surfing spots and wave types
DIGITAL NOMAD DIARY
Digital nomads discuss their lives and decisions to settle down in Bali
WORKING REMOTELY
Top coworking spaces teeming with digital nomads
YOGIS IN BALI
People in pursuit of a balanced state of body and mind through yoga
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Spiritual cultivation and daily practices from two yoga studios
VIEWPOINTS
Regular sojourners talk about their experiences in-country
OUTLINE
An essay reflecting an intimate understanding of Balinese culture and key concepts that encapsulate society
BALINESE HOUSES
Traditional houses that embody Balinese social values
BALINESE CUISINE
Iconic Indonesian dishes
NEW DESIGN PRACTICE
Five creators committed to connecting traditional beauty with modern tastes
CULINARY VENTURES
Ecological farms and local restaurants that revolutionized Balinese culinary culture
LIVING IN BALI
The lives and living spaces of incomers
OBJECTS
Objects that demonstrate the island’s artistic style and craftsmanship
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
Hot spots in six areas rich in the island’s culture
OUTRO
Description
Bali is the only island in the Indonesian archipelago that is predominately Hindu, in contrast to the rest of the islands, which comprise the world’s largest Muslim population. For the Balinese, Hinduism is not just a religion—it’s a fundamental social and spiritual value that forms the bedrock of culture, from dance and painting to architecture. In the 1970s, Ngurah Rai International Airport was expanded, and Australian surfers flocked to the small island. This first generation of foreigners were followed by others from all around the world, drawn to the pristine nature, nearly millennia-old traditional culture, and Balinese sages who bequeath secrets to a balanced life. Then came creatives with high hopes of learning about self-care and sustainable futures through yoga and meditation. More than just a tourist destination, Bali is now the ultimate mecca for alternative living.
This transformation from rugged, spiritual and exotic paradise of relaxation to home for transient and permanent knowledge and wellness workers has occurred while preserving the reputation of the island as an escape into another world. This issue of Magazine B talks to residents and experts about the transformation, the current state of life, rest and work on the island, and where it leads for the island’s future, and the increasingly blurred definition of work and vacation enabled by computers and broadband. If your job allows you to work from anywhere, Bali’s a pretty good choice. Excuse me, I’ve got a flight to make. I’ll be typing from the beach. Excuse the sand in my emails.
BALI Quotes:
I don’t think Bali is just for relaxing. People come here looking for one thing and end up finding something else. I used to live in New York City, which is like Bali in terms of energy. People passionately look for things—they try, create, succeed, and fail. That’s how I feel about Bali.
Elora Hardy, Founder of Ibuku
Bali is no longer a ‘party island’ but a destination for a better life, where you can take care of yourself and lead a healthy lifestyle through yoga and meditation. Those who live here also strive to live a sustainable life. There are many open-minded people eager to make creative attempts. Design-wise, in particular, hip restaurants and creative agencies are popping up. Bali has the potential to make changes.
Daniel Mitchell, Creative Director of Potato Head
This is part of the Magazine B cities collection, including, COPENHAGEN, BERLIN, PORTLAND, SEOUL, KYOTO and BANGKOK
Additional information
| Weight | 380 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.5 × 6.75 × 0.75 in |
| Publisher | JOH |
| Pages | 148 |
| Size | 6.69 X 9.45in |
| Issue # | 82 |
