Travelogue: Each Villa at Boutique Resort in Seminyak Has Its Own ‘Spa Gazebo’!

One Eleven is an all villa boutique resort hotel in Seminyak, Bali, with just nine villas. Each compound has its own swimming pool and a spa gazebo with two beds.

Travelogue: Chef Cooks Breakfast at Guest’s Own Villa at Stylish Seminyak Resort

One Eleven Seminyak in Bali is a boutique hotel with 9 units. Butlers cook breakfast in the villa, which has a swimming pool and a spa gazebo.

Travelogue: Off-the-Beaten-Path Boutique Resort Hotel Offers Glimpse into the Other Bali

Ametis Villa Bali is located in Cangcu, Bali, which is off the well trod tourism track. It offers convenience and privacy and a chance to experience the 'real' Bali.

Travelogue: West Meets East at ‘Balinese Barbecue’ (a.k.a ‘Cremation’)

First hand account of a cremation in Bali. The Balinese are Hindus, and their cremations are elaborate affairs. They begin with lavish processions and often end at the beach, where many ceremonies take place.

Travelogue: Unexpected Surprise on Way Back to Hotel from Open Air Market

Cooking lessons at Ametis Villa Bali in Cangcu start with a trip to an open air market, where produce is bought. They are held in the kitchen of the guest's private villa.

Travelogue: Warm Welcome Awaits Weary Road Warrior at Intimate Boutique Hotel

All villa boutique resort in Cangcu Bali offers private villas with personal butlers and personalized service.

Travelogue: Language Learning – Useful Endeavor or Waste of Time?

Is it necessary to study Indonesian if you are going to visit Bali? And what about Balinese? A travel writer ponders the wisdom and futility of learning languages.

Travelogue: Serendipity vs Travel Guides, Do They Discourage Discovery?

Travel guides - do they help travelers plan better trips or do they inhibit spontaneity and a sense of discovery? A travel bloggers ponders travel guides as he prepares for a four week trip to Bali

Indonesia: Airports Closed as Volcanic Ash Clouds Skies, Bali Hotel Ass’n Issues Guidelines

Bali Hotels Association urges hotels to show empathy to travelers whose travel plans have been disrupted by flight cancelations because of volcanic eruption.

Social Media: Have We Forgotten How to Relax When on Holiday?

Travel Survey I quit my last full time job about 10 years ago. As I was about to take my last ever annual leave, I wrote out my contact details – a phone number I could be reached at and my personal email address – and gave them to my supervisor. “What's this for?” he …