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Holiday board game favourites

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Sustainable Alternatives to the "Real" Christmas Tree

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

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Easy Tropical Christmas Canapés & Cocktails

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Worthwhile Christmas Wrapping Hacks

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Sustainability , Christmas and New Year

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12 Sustainable Christmas Decoration Ideas

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Sustainable Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

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Holidays are the perfect time to indulge in board games!

Resort

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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 ...
Holidays are the perfect time to indulge in board games!

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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 ...
largest floating solar panel farm sustainable energy solution Bawah Reserve Indonesia

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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 ...
Earth Day 2022 pledges for Bawah Reserve Indonesia

Sustainability, Resort

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8 min
Apr 22, 2022

10 pledges for Earth Day 2022

In support of the inspirational Earth Day 2022 theme #InvestInOurPlanet here are our 10 sincere ...

Resort, Group Travel

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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.

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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! ...
wedding anniversary gift ideas for every year

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81 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

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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 ...
Cattle Egret at Bawah Reserve, Birdwatching the birds of Indonesia

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19 min
Nov 16, 2021

Birdwatching at Bawah

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

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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 ...
Overwater Bungalow /overwater villa at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

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14 min
Jun 22, 2021

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

Overwater bungalow, overwater villa, water villa, water bungalow, water villa...  call them what ...
Al fresco dining jetty sunset and red skies at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

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

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16 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 a mini archipelago of ...

Sustainability, Resort

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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

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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, ...

Travel Essentials, Resort

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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

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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 ...

Travel Essentials, Resort

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15 min
Sep 8, 2020

Post Covid travel trends from the global media

As travel changes in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we take a look at five major travel ...

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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 ...

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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!

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

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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, ...

Resort, Wellbeing

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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 ...

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13 min
Jul 16, 2020

Workcation Anyone?

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

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...

Travel Essentials, Resort

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10 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 ...

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

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...
Digital Detox in paradise. Tropical island and hammock time.

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

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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.

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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 ...

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15 min
Apr 3, 2020

Quarantine Cure: If you can't get to Bawah, bring Bawah to you....

If you can’t get away during this period of global lockdown, here are 10 ways to bring a sliceof ...
How to draw Zentangle. Zentangle doodle colouring-in art image of a turtle, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

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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

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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

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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 ...
Batik Art Tools, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

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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 ...
Top 10 Island-Themed holiday reading books

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14 min
Feb 26, 2020

Top 10 island themed holiday reads

Islands are magical places and the setting for many a good book!We have picked our top 10 ...
The architectural drawings and the designs of Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

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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 ...
Wellbeing at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Resort, Experiences, Wellbeing

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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.

Resort, Experiences, Wellbeing

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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 ...

Resort, Experiences, Wellbeing

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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 ...
WWF Signing Blue Certification, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

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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

Travel Essentials, Resort

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17 min
Nov 26, 2019

How to get to Bawah Reserve

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

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

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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.

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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 ...

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