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The unsung garden heros: Trigona bees at Bawah Reserve

When we think of bees, honeybees often come to mind. However, at Bawah Reserve, a...

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Anambas Foundation: 2024 Mid-Year Progress

What a start to 2024! Check out the mid year progress from the Anambas Foundation...

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15 min

Paradise: Bawah Reserve - The Ultimate Private Island Getaway Near Singapore

In the heart of Southeast Asia lies a hidden gem that promises a retreat into nature,...

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10 min

Crafting Your Signature Scent: The New Wellbeing Trend of Designing Your Own Perfume

Why settle for a fragrance that smells nice, when you can create one that speaks to your...

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18 min

Escape to the Maldives of Southeast Asia – Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

It’s safe to say that if you ask someone to name a tropical island destination, they will...

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19 min

Wellbeing Trends for 2024

As we step into 2024, the world of well-being is teeming with transformative trends that...

Sustainability , Resort

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25 min

Bawah Reserve Earth Day Pledges

2 years ago for Earth Day 2022, we created 10 sincere pledges for investing in the planet...

Honeymoon , Weddings

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13 min

2024/25 wedding trends you need to know!

Starting to plan your dream wedding? Some couples have a clear idea of their perfect...

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19 min

When is the best time of year to visit Bawah Reserve?

We are often asked about the best time of year to schedule a trip to Bawah Reserve.Which...

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17 min

How to get to Bawah Reserve

Our faraway paradise is well worth the journey and there are many ways to get to Bawah,...

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9 min

Sep 6, 2024

Embracing the “Demure and Mindful” Trend at Bawah Reserve

A new subtle yet powerful trend - that of being “demure” and “mindful” - has been sweeping across ...

Trigona bee hives at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

7 min

Aug 19, 2024

The unsung garden heros: Trigona bees at Bawah Reserve

When we think of bees, honeybees often come to mind. However, at Bawah Reserve, a different type of ...

22 min

Jul 4, 2024

Anambas Foundation: 2024 Mid-Year Progress

What a start to 2024! Check out the mid year progress from the Anambas Foundation team: ...

Paradise: Bawah Reserve - The Ultimate Private Island Getaway Near Singapore

15 min

Jun 27, 2024

Paradise: Bawah Reserve - The Ultimate Private Island Getaway Near Singapore

In the heart of Southeast Asia lies a hidden gem that promises a retreat into nature, luxury, and ...

Introducing the Aura scent bar experience at Bawah Reserve in collaboration with Maison21G.

10 min

Apr 8, 2024

Crafting Your Signature Scent: The New Wellbeing Trend of Designing Your Own Perfume

Why settle for a fragrance that smells nice, when you can create one that speaks to your soul? ...

Escape to the Maldives of Southeast Asia – Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

18 min

Apr 8, 2024

Escape to the Maldives of Southeast Asia – Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

It’s safe to say that if you ask someone to name a tropical island destination, they will likely ...

19 min

Jan 5, 2024

Wellbeing Trends for 2024

As we step into 2024, the world of well-being is teeming with transformative trends that promise to ...

Sten, hag and fox are the new hen, stag, batchelor and batcherlorette party

Weddings, Group Travel

10 min

Oct 26, 2023

Getting married soon? Then you need to know about hen, stag, sten, hag and fox parties!

The traditional "dos" held for men and women about to get married - a stag (or bachelor) party for ...

How to get to Bawah Reserve and other frequently asked questions

10 min

Sep 13, 2023

Your top Bawah Reserve FAQS answered

What you are searching on Google gives us a real insight into what you want to know! So we thought ...

10 min

Sep 12, 2023

Meditation for a good nights sleep!

It can be tough when you arrive in a new place to get a good night’s sleep, even in a place as ...

Enjoying sunset with food, drinks and friends tops the charts.

Experiences

32 min

Jul 5, 2023

Top 20 memorable holiday moments revealed

What are your holiday moment must-haves? It seems wherever you are in the world, similar memorable ...

Weddings, romance

16 min

May 12, 2023

I do, again… Why vow renewals are “en vogue!”

Renewing your vows is all the rage in Celeb Land. Look at the recent vow renewal between Jamie ...

25 min

Apr 17, 2023

Bawah Reserve Earth Day Pledges

2 years ago for Earth Day 2022, we created 10 sincere pledges for investing in the planet for the ...

10 min

Mar 31, 2023

Calling all Flashpackers...

If you managed to backpack Southeast Asia in your twenties, fast forward 15 to 20 years or more, ...

13 min

Jan 17, 2023

Wellness Trends To Try In 2023

It’s a brand new year, the perfect time for a renewed focus on well-being. Over the past couple of ...

Weddings

14 min

Jan 13, 2023

Overseas Destination Wedding Planning Checklist

Many of you have probably thought a lot about your wedding day, like how you will prepare for it, ...

12 min

Oct 18, 2022

Notes from the Anambas Foundation: Reflecting on the Second Quarter of 2022

May through August 2022 has been another busy period for the Anambas Foundation team - particularly ...

Holidays are the perfect time to indulge in board games!

15 min

Oct 5, 2022

Who is Bawah Reserve for?

Bawah Reserve is a sustainable beach resort located on a mini-archipelago of six gorgeous private ...

Resort, Wellbeing

20 min

Aug 12, 2022

Holiday board game favourites

Holidays are the perfect time to indulge in board games! Whether you go for one of the classic ...

How to cope with travel anxiety and why a private island getaway could be just what the doctor ordered

16 min

May 17, 2022

How to cope with travel anxiety

An estimated 275 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety disorders. That's around 4% ofthe ...

largest floating solar panel farm sustainable energy solution Bawah Reserve Indonesia

13 min

May 6, 2022

Sustainable Energy: What’s the best way to get electricity on a private island?

Hot off the press! Indonesia’s largest floating solar panel farm is now up and running atBawah ...

Resort, Group Travel

12 min

Apr 12, 2022

Here’s how to get your “friendcation” right!

They say that friends who travel together stay together. But is it really true that travel is ...

Hydroponics system gardening and growing vegetables at Bawah Reserve.

12 min

Mar 29, 2022

Hydroponics and aquaponics – gardening without soil

Did you know you can grow plants without soil? Hydroponics is an awesome way to grow vegetables! ...

artificial reef programs at Bawah Reserve, how to repair coral reef.

Sustainability, Diving

23 min

Mar 21, 2022

How can we repair coral reef?

As a protected marine conservation area, we work hard to maintain and nurture growth in our ...

wedding anniversary gift ideas for every year

67 min

Feb 24, 2022

Wishing you both a happy wedding anniversary!

Anniversaries are special! Whether you’ve been together one year or 50, there’s no better way to ...

Private island getaway Indonesia - Bawah Reserve, a beautiful tropical paradise small luxury private island resort with sandy beaches, palm trees, sunsets, and blue all around you

11 min

Feb 3, 2022

Why a private island getaway should be on your bucket list

Private islands are the stuff of tropical dreams, aren’t they? Which probably explains why there ...

eco-friendly resort sustainable hotel Bawah Reserve Indonesia

Wellbeing, Food and Drink

9 min

Feb 3, 2022

What makes a hotel eco-friendly?

The travel world increasingly talks about eco-friendly resorts, green hotels, environmentally ...

verne maree - a day in the life of a biohacker

16 min

Jan 18, 2022

A day in the life of a biohacker

Looking for inspiration on taking your wellbeing to the next level? Assuming you’ve already covered ...

16 min

Jan 7, 2022

2022 Wellbeing Trends

At the start of each new year, the media loves to talk about the next big thing in well-being. ...

Christmas and New Year

10 min

Dec 10, 2021

You know it's Christmas when...

What marks the start of the festive season for you? Maybe it’s when you hear Mariah, Boney M or ...

Alone time can be good for you! Solo single traveler tips from Bawah Reserve.

14 min

Dec 2, 2021

All by myself – Yes please! Why some alone time can be good

We hear so much about the importance of spending time together and having “quality time” with one ...

Cattle Egret at Bawah Reserve, Birdwatching the birds of Indonesia

19 min

Nov 16, 2021

Birdwatching at Bawah

There are so many benefits of birdwatching – many of them connected with bringing us closer to ...

10 min

Nov 1, 2021

Virtual Meetings: New Trends and Tools

Online meeting, remote meeting, video conference, virtual meeting – call it what you like. If ...

Indonesian Satay recipe from Bawah Reserve.

8 min

Oct 22, 2021

Succulent Satay

What’s not to like? Skewers of juicy, marinated chicken grilled over the fire and served with a ...

23 min

Oct 10, 2021

How Are You? Are you ok? World Mental Health Day.

How are you? Are you ok? We wanted to take a moment to ask. #ruok #areuok Did you know that ...

Anambas Foundation Organic Farming Project, Indonesia

16 min

Oct 6, 2021

Notes from the Anambas Foundation: Reflecting on the Second Quarter of 2021

After starting the new year in high gear, in the second term of 2021 we had to slow down our work ...

The Rainbow Troops by Andrea Hirata and 5 Indonesian authors you need to add to your reading list

12 min

Sep 30, 2021

5 Indonesian authors you need to add to your reading list

Despite World Book Day being in March, it seems September, too, is all about books! Not only is it ...

Aloe Cooler Drink at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia - Healthy immunity and strong gut.

Wellbeing, Recipes

13 min

Sep 23, 2021

Healthy Inside and Out - Immunity, a strong gut and a happy you!

A new trend emerging in the food and nutrition sector should come as no surprise. “Healthy inside ...

The Best Beef Rendang recipe ever! Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

15 min

Sep 2, 2021

The Best Beef Rendang Recipe Ever!

Apart from its spectacular beaches and verdant forests, the siren call of Indonesia’s fantastic ...

The New Normal: Post Covid travel trends.

14 min

Aug 27, 2021

2023 Travel Trends

With travel well and truly back, 2023 looks set to be a year of exploring the world again! Here ...

Honeymoon

10 min

Aug 16, 2021

Why wonderful Indonesia is the ultimate honeymoon destination...

The honeymoon is indeed a special holiday when newlyweds can continue the celebration of their ...

Magical Mangroves, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

9 min

Aug 13, 2021

Magical Mangroves

On 26 July each year, UNESCO celebrates the International Day for the Conservation of theMangrove ...

How to make nasi goreng, Indonesian fried rice, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

8 min

Aug 4, 2021

How to make nasi goreng – Indonesian fried rice

Literally translated from Bahasa as fried rice – rice is “nasi” and “goreng” means fried – the name ...

Biodegradeable bathroom hacks, from Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

10 min

Jul 19, 2021

How to be biodegradable in the bathroom & other hacks

While the world focuses on achieving zero kitchen waste, the bathroom seems to have been forgotten. ...

19 min

Jul 14, 2021

The Journaling Journey

Journals, mood diaries, gratitude journals, 5-minute journals, journals of happiness, journals for ...

upcycling plastic ocean waste at Bawah Reserve

14 min

Jul 6, 2021

Creative ideas for upcycling ocean waste

It is indeed a sad fact that our oceans are full of waste, and our little paradise isn’t exempt ...

15 min

Jun 28, 2021

Light Up Your Wellbeing

Is your light diet optimal? We, humans, evolved to live outdoors in nature, exposed to every ...

Overwater Bungalow /overwater villa at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

22 min

Jun 22, 2021

Overwater bungalows always top the charts and here’s why!

Overwater bungalow, overwater villa, water villa, water bungalow, water chalet, vacation huts on ...

11 min

Jun 16, 2021

Environmentally Friendly Father's Day Gift Ideas

Coming up this weekend, Sunday, 20th May is Father’s Day! This is an excellent time to celebrate ...

Beach time - How to move from languishing to flourishing, by Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

11 min

Jun 14, 2021

From Languishing to Flourishing in 5 easy steps

Thanks to an article by Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist from the US, we finally have a ...

17 min

May 31, 2021

Notes from the Anambas Foundation: Reflecting on the First Quarter of 2021

A busy first few months of 2021 marking the start of a new chapter for us here at the Anambas ...

Indonesian Kalio Curry Recipe from Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

11 min

May 24, 2021

Indonesian Kalio Curry

Kalio is a term used to describe a wet version of rendang, a national dish of Indonesia hailing ...

Al fresco dining jetty sunset and red skies at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

12 min

May 20, 2021

10 things that are just better al fresco…

Ah, the great outdoors! Even if you didn’t love fresh air and getting out in the open before the ...

Ultimate guide to wedding planning and wedding collections at Bawah Reserve

Weddings

27 min

May 11, 2021

The Bawah ultimate guide to planning the perfect wedding

First off – CONGRATULATIONS! You are getting married and that is something to celebrate in bold. Of ...

Bawah Reserve candles perfect gift for mother's day

9 min

May 4, 2021

Meaningful Mother’s Day gift ideas

It is time to celebrate all the Mums in your life; from aunts to step mums, godmothers to ...

Bawah Reserve Indonesian Seafood Laksa Recipe

9 min

Apr 27, 2021

Indonesian seafood laksa recipe

Laksa is a deliciously spicy-hot noodle soup served across Asia. This addictive comfort food has a ...

19 min

Apr 23, 2021

What type of Pinterest traveller are you?

Far from the pandemic dampening our enthusiasm for globe-trotting, travel searches on Pinterest ...

16 min

Apr 16, 2021

The latest fitness trend that focuses on rest, recovery and repair.

Instead of high-intensity workouts, acrobatic yoga or plunging into ice baths, the latest fitness ...

15 min

Apr 8, 2021

Seaspiracy— The shocking facts & 10 things we can do to make a difference

If you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend watching Seaspiracy—the new Netflix documentary. ...

13 min

Apr 6, 2021

Support Local - Five Indonesian social enterprises we adore

Tourism provides around 12.7 million jobs in Indonesia, representing 10.5% of total employment. ...

#meatfree Monday: Indonesian Gado Gado salad recipe by Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

9 min

Mar 29, 2021

#meatfree Monday: Indonesian Gado Gado salad recipe

Gado Gado is one of Indonesia’s national dishes, literally translated as “mix mix.” The healthy and ...

Beach clean-up. Indonesia. Plastic in the ocean.

13 min

Mar 19, 2021

Help clean up our beaches

“No one knows for certain how much plastic has accumulated in the seas. The best guess,made in ...

What's a Flexitarian? Our guide to a Flexitarian meal plan and diet.

13 min

Mar 18, 2021

Flex it like a Flexitarian

Wondering what this new term is for the latest in food trends? Here we tackle fifteen of the most ...

wedding signpost Mr & Mrs, bubbly, Reception - 2021 wedding trends, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Honeymoon, Weddings

13 min

Mar 16, 2021

2024/25 wedding trends you need to know!

Starting to plan your dream wedding? Some couples have a clear idea of their perfect wedding and ...

Wedding couple on the beach at Bawah Reserve, Destination wedding location

Honeymoon, Weddings

18 min

Mar 2, 2021

The advantages of a destination wedding

So you’re engaged to be married and busy planning the when and the where. The possibilities are ...

19 min

Mar 2, 2021

Nature in the home - 10 ideas to make your home a green sanctuary.

With 100 hectares of tropical forest to explore at Bawah Reserve we appreciate the important role ...

17 min

Feb 22, 2021

Wellbeing trends to look out for in 2021

Wellbeing trends come and go; some grow and flourish, while others disappear simply to be known ...

Sustainability, Experiences, Diving

14 min

Feb 19, 2021

5 Things you didn't know about artificial coral reefs

Due to past unsustainable fishing practices such as dynamite, cyanide fishing, and the dumping of ...

Feng Shui stones and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

14 min

Feb 15, 2021

Our little guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

As a resort located in Indonesia, we draw inspiration from Asian customs. In terms of our ...

Our top picks for sustainable Valentine's Day gifts

15 min

Feb 10, 2021

What is the best gift for Valentine's? A sustainable one of course!

The 14th of February, St Valentine’s day, is a time to celebrate romance and love. Love for ...

Love under the sea - pair of butterfly fish at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

9 min

Feb 9, 2021

Love is in the air... and under the sea!

“One can't fail to fall in love with Bawah. The colours are intoxicating; the shipwrecked setting ...

Pineapple Tart recipe - How to make pineapple tart

Wellbeing, Food and Drink

10 min

Feb 3, 2021

How to make homemade Chinese New Year pineapple tarts recipe

The pineapple has long been a symbol for wealth and prosperity in Asia. In Hokkien and Cantonese ...

Coffee Trends - 10 different ways to get your caffeine fix

Wellbeing, Food and Drink

20 min

Jan 28, 2021

Coffee Trends: 10 different ways to get your caffeine fix

Coffee has long been en vogue – and the ever-complicated orders at Starbucks are proof of how far ...

Seltzer water at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia - The seltzer water trend

15 min

Jan 20, 2021

The Seltzer Trend – How adding some sparkle into your diet can be good for you

Water is essential for a healthy diet, and drinking at least two litres a day can keep you ...

Photography Masterclass – How to take Instaworthy shots on your phone from Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

12 min

Jan 8, 2021

Photography Masterclass – How to take Instaworthy shots on your phone

Why is it that everyone else’s photos look amazing and when you ask what camera they used, often ...

Sustainable ideas for your home from Jillianne Pierce

27 min

Jan 5, 2021

10 Practices To Be More Sustainable At Home

Shared with kind permission from Jillianne Pierce who honeymooned at Bawah in 2020 and is the ...

16 min

Dec 22, 2020

Sustainable Christmas Tree Ideas

Every year millions of beautiful trees are cut down and transported around the world to become ...

Easy tropical Christmas canapé nibbles and cocktails to serve at your Christmas party

14 min

Dec 21, 2020

Easy Tropical Christmas Canapés & Cocktails

What should I serve for Christmas nibbles and drinks? Given most of us have not been able to travel ...

Sustainable ideas for wrapping christmas gifts, worthwhile wrapping hacks

21 min

Dec 16, 2020

Worthwhile Christmas Wrapping Hacks

Looking for ways to be more sustainable with your gift wrapping this year? What is the most ...

sustainable homemade christmas decoration ideas - the driftwood snowman

17 min

Dec 14, 2020

12 Sustainable Christmas Decoration Ideas

Christmas is such a fun and festive time of the year that it is easy to forget the environmental ...

Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas - Bawah Reserve Gift Voucher

22 min

Dec 2, 2020

Sustainable Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

The countdown has begun and Christmas day will be here before we know it. It's time to get working ...

Mangrove Conservation in the Anamabas, Indonesia

12 min

Nov 27, 2020

Notes from the Anambas: Conservation and communities during Covid-19

Much like everyone else, we at the Anambas Foundation entered the year 2020 feeling hopeful and ...

Happy Thanksgiving - Take some time to become more grateful

12 min

Nov 25, 2020

10 Ways to Become More Grateful this Thanksgiving

Shared with kind permission from Greater Good magazine. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, take a ...

Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore - Bawah Reserve guide on what to do in Singapore in 5 hours or less.

20 min

Nov 23, 2020

What to do in Singapore with 5 hours or less

Singapore may be a small, diamond shaped island, spanning 50 kilometres from east to west and 27 ...

Bawah Reserve, Indonesia, Not just one island... 6 private islands, 13 beaches, 3 lagoons to discover

17 min

Nov 20, 2020

A Guide to the 6 Islands of Bawah Reserve

You may think that Bawah Reserve is simply one island but the "Reserve" is actually a mini ...

Sound bathing and the positive impact of 432 Hz listening

Experiences, Honeymoon, Marriage Proposal

11 min

Nov 9, 2020

Sound bathing and the positive impact of 432 Hz listening

Meditating to soothing sounds or music is a wellbeing trend that is gaining in popularity. Here's ...

11 min

Nov 2, 2020

Romantic Moments at Bawah Reserve

What is the definition of romance? The Oxford English Dictionary defines romance as: "a quality ...

Jamu - What is Jamu and how to make it, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Wellbeing, Food and Drink, Recipes

10 min

Oct 28, 2020

Jamu - The Indonesian Elixir

Made from a variety of locally grown herbs, drinking a daily dose of Jamu is one of the most ...

13 min

Oct 14, 2020

Sustainable beach essentials

Even with limited travel you may still be lucky enough to get to a beach. If you are planning a ...

Resort, Activities

33 min

Oct 6, 2020

A-Z of activities at Bawah Reserve

Bawah Reserve has a variety of activities to suit every type of holiday from adventureseekers, ...

11 min

Sep 29, 2020

Everything you need to know about taking a private jet or yacht to Bawah Reserve

In the Covid’19 era the demand for private transport is increasing and it’s not hard to see why, ...

Travel Essentials, Resort, Families

14 min

Sep 22, 2020

Travelling with extended family? Here are 6 tips to ensure everyone has a good time.

Multi-generational travel is a rising trend. Normally travelling with different age groups entails ...

Marry me? Swoonworthy proposals to help you pop the question in style.

Marriage Proposal

10 min

Sep 18, 2020

Marry me? Swoonworthy proposals to help you pop the question in style.

Congratulations! You have made the decision to ask your partner to marry you. Maybeyou’ve chatted ...

15 min

Sep 7, 2020

How to SUP like a pro

Not only is stand up paddle boarding (SUP) a lot of fun and a fab way to explore thelagoons around ...

10 min

Aug 31, 2020

Locally designed Uniforms

In our recent blog on local culture: we introduced the beautiful Indonesian Batik.In case you ...

Family Fun at Bawah Reserve - snorkelling and other great activities for the kids and grown ups!

Resort, Activities, Families

29 min

Aug 27, 2020

Is Bawah Reserve a family-friendly island?

We’re often asked if Bawah is a good holiday spot for families? Here is the honest truth. Bawah ...

10 min

Aug 20, 2020

What to know about Indonesian culture and food before you arrive

Indonesia is a vast country. It has more than 18,000 islands and is home to 268 millionpeople and ...

14 min

Aug 5, 2020

Trends in Sustainable Tourism

The term “sustainable travel” is widely used but its definition is still quite fuzzy. We areoften ...

A quick guide to Batam - before you head to Bawah Reserve

11 min

Aug 3, 2020

A quick guide to Batam

Our amphibious planes depart daily at 9:30am from Batam, a small Indonesian island that is ashort ...

homegrown cocktail recipe from garden to glass, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Sustainability, Resort, Food and Drink, Recipes

11 min

Jul 27, 2020

Homegrown cocktails you can make at home - from garden to glass!

At Bawah Reserve we are passionate about our permaculture gardens - we love growing herbs, fruits, ...

Where to stay in Jakarta, Indonesia. Hotel recommendations and details.

12 min

Jul 22, 2020

Where to Stay in Jakarta: Great hotels for your Pre/Post Bawah Trip

Travelling to Bawah Reserve via Jakarta, Indonesia? It is well worth spending a few days ...

Resort, Wellbeing

14 min

Jul 21, 2020

The secrets behind getting the best night’s sleep ever

Sleep is connected to better productivity, less proclivity for weight gain, lower risk of heart ...

13 min

Jul 16, 2020

Workcation Anyone?

Working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic has made people around the globe realise that a ...

14 min

Jul 6, 2020

Trash Talk - Plastic Free July

It's Plastic Free July a global movement that encourages millions of people around the world to be ...

16 min

Jun 27, 2020

Open your eyes to a world of sustainable sunglasses

The fashion industry continues to take a more environmentally friendly approach and accessories are ...

12 min

Jun 26, 2020

Wellbeing: Expert Sara Quiriconi tests out Bawah's new wellbeing journeys!

Bawah Reserve is one of Indonesia’s most exclusive, off-grid resorts and only accessible via ...

15 min

Jun 23, 2020

Behind the Design: The stories behind Bawah’s beautiful sculpted art

The design of Bawah Reserve was a project of preservation, a lesson of local craftsmanship, ...

reef-friendly reef-safe sunscreen and suncream at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

17 min

Jun 19, 2020

Reef friendly sunscreens only please!

Bawah Reserve is an eco-friendly earth first resort, we live and breathe sustainability – it’s what ...

16 min

Jun 10, 2020

Island Themed Quiz

Trivia time: how much do you know about the world’s most beautiful islands?Whether you are busy ...

19 min

Jun 8, 2020

When is the best time of year to visit Bawah Reserve?

We are often asked about the best time of year to schedule a trip to Bawah Reserve.Which month has ...

Sustainability, Experiences, Diving

12 min

Jun 3, 2020

Why diving at Bawah Reserve is different to other dive locations.

Diving in and around Bawah Reserve and the Anambas Islands is an exceptional experience for all ...

Sustainability, Experiences, Food and Drink

16 min

May 28, 2020

5 ways to bring a touch of island paradise into your home

Boon Sim, Bawah Reserve’s architect and designer, shares some simple tips on how you cantransform ...

11 min

May 21, 2020

Make your own compost

As a sustainable resort we work hard to make sure we minimise waste and re-use as much aswe can. ...

#Meatfree Monday: Indonesian Sweetcorn Fritters Recipe from Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Resort, Food and Drink, Recipes

6 min

May 18, 2020

#Meatfree Monday: Indonesian Sweetcorn Fritters Recipe

How to make delicious Indonesian sweetcorn fritters:The vibrant sweetcorn flavour and mild spices ...

10 min

May 18, 2020

Make light of packing in more ways than one!

We’ve trawled the shops to bring you our favourite eco-friendly and stylish carry-on luggage ...

Kombucha - How to make it at home from Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Resort, Wellbeing, Food and Drink, Recipes

9 min

May 14, 2020

How to make kombucha at home

Kombucha is one of the fastest growing health drinks right now, but the fermented tea drinkisn’t ...

How to make jam, Tropical jam recipe, Bawah Reserve

Sustainability, Food and Drink, Recipes

15 min

May 12, 2020

How to make delicious tropical jam at home.

There are few things more delicious than the simplicity of a slice of fresh toast smotheredwith ...

Digital Detox in paradise. Tropical island and hammock time.

Resort, Wellbeing

6 min

May 11, 2020

Digital Detox: Five simple tips to using your phone less

The past half-century has been all about digital, but nothing catapulted our dependence onour ...

Private Dining at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

Experiences, Honeymoon

Sustainability, Experiences

7 min

May 11, 2020

The ultimate line-up of dreamy, romantic private dining spots at Bawah

Whether it’s for a proposal, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or simply “just because”, a romantic ...

Solar Farm, alternative sustainable power, in the lagoon at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Sustainability, Experiences

13 min

Apr 22, 2020

5 simple ideas to celebrate Earth Day at home

Happy Earth Day from Bawah Reserve. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is climate change, a topic ...

What's growing in the permaculture gardens at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

21 min

Apr 20, 2020

What's growing in the Bawah Reserve gardens.....

Meet Eva Giraldo Maria, Bawah Reserve’s Sustainability Manager. "Wondering if Bawah is really ...

Natural Spa Treatments you can make and do at home

18 min

Apr 16, 2020

Natural spa treatments you can make at home

A trip to the spa is one of the best ways to rest and recharge. That’s why Bawah Reserveprovides ...

What to watch? 11 Island themed movies and tv show recommendations plus our open air beach cinema

15 min

Apr 13, 2020

Our top 11 Island themed movies and tv show recommendations

What to watch... Watching others wade through the waters of a beautiful island beach isn’t the same ...

Learn Bahasa Indonesia with this simple introduction to the language.

6 min

Apr 13, 2020

Learn the lingo - An intro into Indonesian Bahasa

How many times have you gone on a holiday and kicked yourself for not learning the locallanguage ...

How to draw Zentangle. Zentangle doodle colouring-in art image of a turtle, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

10 min

Apr 3, 2020

New to Zentangle? Here's what you need to know. Plus some downloadable templates for you to do at home.

How to draw... Zentangle. With spare time on your hands, there has never been a better time to ...

yellow kayak in crystal clear lagoon at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia, 15 free virtual backgrounds for your online video conferences and meetings

15 min

Mar 30, 2020

15 free virtual backgrounds for your online video conferences and meetings

Whilst travel is limited and the majority of the world’s workforce is setting up office from home, ...

Beautiful starry night over private island, Stargazing at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

7 min

Mar 27, 2020

Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Stargazing

How often do you take the time to look up at the sky at night? Most of us would say rarely.But did ...

Boost your immunity naturally with Rosella, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

6 min

Mar 27, 2020

Boost your immunity naturally with Rosella

The roselle or rosella plant is a species of hibiscus that is native to Africa but now commonly ...

Diving into the sea. Health benefits of swimming in the sea. Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

14 min

Mar 16, 2020

The health benefits of swimming in the sea

So much has been written about the additional benefits of swimming in the sea overa traditional ...

Batik Art Tools, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

9 min

Feb 28, 2020

Local Culture: An introduction to Indonesian batik art

Batik is an Indonesian art technique that uses wax and colourful dyes to create beautifulpatterns ...

9 min

Feb 28, 2020

Introducing the Anambas Foundation

Bawah Reserve is located in Indonesia’s Anambas Islands. With a population of around 41,500, the ...

Island themed holiday books - Bawah Reserve library

14 min

Feb 26, 2020

Spice things up with these 3 saucy sambals

Sambal is a chilli condiment that graces every Indonesian meal. Just like hot sauces, there are ...

The architectural drawings and the designs of Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

17 min

Feb 3, 2020

The story behind the design of Bawah

“In an off-the-radar fringe of an Indonesian archipelago lies a sumptuous private-island retreat ...

6 min

Jan 28, 2020

10 signs you need to invest in your wellbeing

Any combination where balance is not achieved is a sign that you need to invest in your own well- ...

Meditation - how to meditate by Headspace.

11 min

Jan 24, 2020

How to meditate in ten minutes by Headspace

Love the idea of meditating but no idea where to start? This guide – by Headspace, theexperts in ...

14 min

Jan 11, 2020

Top 10 Instagram Feeds for Travel Inspiration

Looking for some inspiration for your next dream holiday destination? We hear you! Whether you need ...

9 min

Jan 8, 2020

The incalculable value of biodiversity

Bawah’s location is remote – there are no other islands closer than around 20 nautical miles. This ...

Learn about our 3 sources of freshwater: rainwater, groundwater, and our desalination plant.

Travel Essentials, Wellbeing

12 min

Jan 2, 2020

Water - Our most precious resource

It was Arthur C Clarke who noted how inappropriate it was to call this planet ‘Earth’ when it is ...

wellbeing trends floating meditation at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

13 min

Dec 24, 2019

The latest trends in wellbeing

Current wellbeing trends are designed to get you out of your daily grind and into the stillness and ...

7 min

Dec 16, 2019

The Bawah guide to wellbeing

Wellbeing is the buzz word of the moment. But what exactly is it? And, most importantly howcan we ...

Diving

8 min

Dec 11, 2019

How to take the best underwater photos

The underwater world is always amazing to dive, snorkel and explore, but how to capture the perfect ...

WWF Signing Blue Certification, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

6 min

Dec 9, 2019

WWF Signing Blue Certification

WWF Blue Signing Program Bawah Reserve, one of Indonesia’s most earth conscious resorts, is ...

Seaplane over tropical islands, How to get to Bawah Reserve Indonesia

17 min

Nov 26, 2019

How to get to Bawah Reserve

Our faraway paradise is well worth the journey and there are many ways to get to Bawah, be it via ...

9 min

Nov 12, 2019

Naturally Fit - Using the island as your gym

Bawah Reserve has a fully equipped, air-conditioned gym, but why not embrace nature and get ...

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Indonesia at Bawah Reserve

11 min

Nov 11, 2019

10 Reasons to SUP (Stand-up paddleboard)

Not only is standup paddle boarding (SUP) a lot of fun and a fab way to explore the lagoons around ...

18 min

Oct 22, 2019

10 Things to Do at Singapore’s Changi Airport

There’s a reason that Changi Airport is consistently voted one of the world’s most favourite ...

4 min

Oct 9, 2019

9th Best Resort in Asia - Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2019

Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Condé Nast Traveler have just released the results ...

Suitcase Guide - How to pack for Bawah Reserve, Indonesia.

9 min

Sep 4, 2019

How to pack for Bawah Reserve in less than 15kg

Island life at Bawah Reserve requires little more than a sarong and swimsuit. As our seaplane has ...

Seaplane and hammock in the sea, private island, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Experiences

11 min

Aug 30, 2019

Top instaworthy spots at Bawah Reserve

Bawah Reserve is unarguably one of the most photogenic places you’ll travel, with its clear ...

10 things to tick off your honeymoon bucketlist at Bawah Reserve, private island hotel resort, Indonesia

Experiences, Honeymoon

14 min

Aug 28, 2019

10 Things To Tick Off Your Honeymoon Bucket List

Bawah Reserve, with its luxe Robinson Crusoe exclusivity in the middle of Indonesia’s Anambas ...

Plerogyra coral at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

12 min

Aug 26, 2019

Why We Love Coral And You Should Too

“Coral reefs are the most biologically diverse marine habitats in the world, host to an ...

Honeymoon

19 min

Aug 26, 2019

The Bawah guide to planning the perfect honeymoon

With so many decisions to make whilst planning your wedding, we thought we’d help take the stress ...

14 min

Aug 22, 2019

Turtles at Bawah Reserve

Do sea turtles live in Indonesia? YES, THEY DO! And there is nothing more beautiful than swimming ...

snorkeling and diving top 5 to spot; turtle, moray eel, blue starfish, black tip reef shark, eagle ray and bumphead parrotfish

9 min

Aug 21, 2019

Top 5 must-see guide to diving/snorkelling at Bawah Reserve

As an archipelago with rich marine life, Bawah's 6 islands and 3 lagoons are the perfect ...

20 min

Aug 21, 2019

Everything you need to know about our Seaplane

No arrival to an island is as thrilling as via seaplane, the aircraft gradually descends to its ...

15 min

Aug 20, 2019

Families and Bawah Reserve

Everything you need to know about families on Bawah Bawah Reserve is a family friendly island ...

26 min

Aug 20, 2019

Where to eat in Singapore

Hawker Food to Michelin Starred Restaurants Singapore’s food scene has something for everyone, to ...

top things to do in Singapore - Gardens by the Bay

26 min

Aug 20, 2019

Top 10 things to do in Singapore

We highly recommend our guests to Bawah Reserve spend a few extra days in Singapore to explore this ...

24 min

Aug 20, 2019

Where to Stay in Singapore: Great hotels for your Pre/Post Bawah Trip

Singapore has certainly upped its hotel game in recent years, so while you’ll need to spend at ...

12 min

Jul 27, 2019

Sustainability at Bawah Reserve

Bawah is remote – a fact that gives the island both its greatest advantages and most significant ...

Embracing the “Demure and Mindful” Trend at Bawah Reserve

A new subtle yet powerful trend - that of being “demure” and “mindful” - has been...

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7 min

The unsung garden heros: Trigona bees at Bawah Reserve

When we think of bees, honeybees often come to mind. However, at Bawah Reserve, a...

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22 min

Anambas Foundation: 2024 Mid-Year Progress

What a start to 2024! Check out the mid year progress from the Anambas Foundation...

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15 min

Paradise: Bawah Reserve - The Ultimate Private Island Getaway Near Singapore

In the heart of Southeast Asia lies a hidden gem that promises a retreat into nature,...

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10 min

Crafting Your Signature Scent: The New Wellbeing Trend of Designing Your Own Perfume

Why settle for a fragrance that smells nice, when you can create one that speaks to your...

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18 min

Escape to the Maldives of Southeast Asia – Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

It’s safe to say that if you ask someone to name a tropical island destination, they will...

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19 min

Wellbeing Trends for 2024

As we step into 2024, the world of well-being is teeming with transformative trends that...

Sustainability , Resort

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25 min

Bawah Reserve Earth Day Pledges

2 years ago for Earth Day 2022, we created 10 sincere pledges for investing in the planet...

Honeymoon , Weddings

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13 min

2024/25 wedding trends you need to know!

Starting to plan your dream wedding? Some couples have a clear idea of their perfect...

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19 min

When is the best time of year to visit Bawah Reserve?

We are often asked about the best time of year to schedule a trip to Bawah Reserve.Which...