Thank you for your warm welcome to the “Edge of Wildness” Madlen, It’s so great to be back post-pandemic. The Resort looks amazing! Can you tell me how you were able to survive and thrive during covid? It’s wonderful to see travelers starting to explore the world again after the pandemic. I have been here at Nihi for 3 years, very interesting times for all of us and the hotel industry as a whole around the world. Initially we closed down for five months, starting April 2020. During this time we did some big renovations to all of our villas,...

To sum up Bali in a few words seems pretty difficult, it’s something you have to experience. There is a mystical energy here. Having spent a couple weeks here this time, I have a deeper understanding of it’s allure...   Amidst the chaotic traffic jams, scooters, motorbikes buzzing in all directions with zero room for pedestrian traffic, it’s hard to imagine that you can turn onto a small road called a “gang”, and be transported to a beautiful oasis. At the end of the gang, Villa Tandeg, in Canggu, is situated on a pristine, expansive rice field.  It’s a sanctuary...

Under the sway of windblown palm fronds and plump coconuts ready for harvest, I lie hypnotized by the sound of the waves rippling to and fro. The intensely strong sunbeams shine bright, the hum of small fishing boats passing in the distance and birdsong everywhere. To me, a serene, peaceful, quiet enjoyment of my surroundings is the true meaning of disconnect - mind, body, and soul; the perfect recipe for renewing, rebalancing, and revitalizing oneself. This is Indonesia. Lombok, an Indonesian island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa, is known for beaches and surfing spots, particularly at Kuta and...