Diana Darling's writing delves into the rich tapestry of Balinese culture and society, a subject she has intimately explored since relocating to the island in 1980. Her perspective is deeply informed by her long residency and her artistic background, including training as a sculptor. Darling brings a unique, observant eye to her subject, offering readers a nuanced understanding of island life. Her work captures the essence of Bali through a lens honed by both artistic sensibility and lived experience.
A Mythical Story of Bali
Magic, depravity, spiritual ambition, sensuality, and love -- The Painted Alphabet binds mythic and modern time together in a rich, slyly suggestive novel based on an old Balinese poem. In a fresh and startling picture of Bali -- where witches coexist with tourists and talking animals -- the novel explores a kaleidoscope of vanity, desire, and the longing for goodness.
This book explores the work of Popo Danes, one of Indonesia's leading architects, whose buildings represent perfect harmony between contemporary design and local culture and art.
Provides the insider tips visitors need including the best beaches, volcanoes diving and snorkelling destinations and comprehensive listings of the best places to stay in Bali and Lombok from hotels and spa resorts to local homestays.