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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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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...

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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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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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

eco-friendly resort sustainable hotel Bawah Reserve Indonesia

9 min

Feb 3, 2022

What makes a hotel eco-friendly?

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

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Sustainability, Experiences, Diving

Sustainability, Experiences, Food and Drink

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 ...

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. ...

How to make jam, Tropical jam recipe, Bawah Reserve

Sustainability, Food and Drink, Recipes

Sustainability, Experiences

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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...

View Post

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...

View Post

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...