May 30, 2019
I’m currently writing this piece fresh from a four week unforgettable voyage from Monfalcone, Italy to Kornati, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, ending in Lefkada, Greece. Boat trips and cruise journeys can be lots of fun, but this was my first long-haul sailing journey, and I’ve never had a better time! The biggest perk about sailing is the freedom: weather permitting, you go wherever you want, whenever you want, and it’s an extremely empowering and liberating feeling that I’ve never experienced before when traveling. Including me, the crew was a small group of two, sailing a 55 foot Hallberg-Rassy. It’s essentially a floating...
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August 29, 2018
KATAMAMA (link) (instagram)
Location: Jl. Petitenget No.51, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Year built: 2015
Architect: Andra Matin
Ethos: Modern Balinese architecture from the 50s and 60s; geometric and angular design
Katamama is the very first hotel property by the PTT Family, the company behind Bali’s esteemed Potato Head Beach Club. Located right behind the beach club, the hotel is a geometric, beautiful property by architect Andra Matin and interiors designed collectively by Ronald Akili, PTT Family CEO, the PTT Family Creative Team, and design company Takenouchi Webb from Singapore. The angul...
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August 22, 2018
AMANDARI (link) (instagram)
Location: Jalan Raya Kedewatan, Ubud
Year built: September 1989.
Architect: Peter Muller from Sydney, Australia
Ethos: modern Balinese village, located around terraces and the only resort located close to a temple
Bali is like an oasis for the senses – the scenery, the people, the food, and the pace, each have their own distinct, unique qualities, but together, act as a respite for the mind and body. This trip to Bali gave me focus and mental clarify by giving me the chance to completely immerse myself in nature (one of the best things about being in Ubud.) This time, I stayed at Amandari, which i...
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July 4, 2018
AMANKILA (link) (instagram)
My latest escape has taken me to Bali, where I got to relax at the closest thing to paradise – Amankila resort in Manggis, Bali just off the east coast of the archipelago. Amankila means ‘peaceful hill’, which describes the resort in the most minimal way. Built in March 1992 by architect Ed Tuttle, the resort was inspired by the palaces of Ujung and Tirtagangga. Each suite is built like a beach house and is connected with pathways, each suite elevated on stilts to maximize sea views. It overlooks the Lombok Strait and everywhere you turn is a picturesque moment. The resort is a perfect mix of modern...
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March 26, 2018
AMANKORA (link) (instagram)
This is one of the most exciting trips I’ve been on that I’ve been anticipating the most because I finally got the chance to visit Bhutan! Located in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a Buddhist country that requires an extensive visa process, so it’s crucial that you research the different visas that are required before you go. Make sure you get your visa first before booking your flight since there are different fees, for example, there is a minimum spend each day per visitor, or if you’re traveling by car, certain permits are required to go through certain areas. Because I stayed at AMANKORA, the...
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Cindy Ko aka Cindiddy, is an influential fashion and lifestyle blogger based in Hong Kong that speaks to the trendsetters, tastemakers, and artists of the world. Cindy curates a collective of her fashion, personal style, health and travel inspiration by trotting around the globe. -
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