Here Be Dragons

The road to the Komodo Islands is long. I say road but, strictly speaking, it is a passage by air and sea as well as land. I am travelling to one of the most remote places in the world, so I am expecting a remarkable adventure.
The first leg of my 10-day journey is a long-haul flight to Bali, landing in the secluded foothills of Tabanan in the east, a relatively unknown part of the island, 30 minutes north of the village of Canggu. I stay at Nirjhara, an exquisite jungle resort with a cascading waterfall at its centre.
A meandering river separates the retreat from the fertile rice paddies lining the entrance. Small black and yellow centipedes weave through the delicate carpet of frangipani covering the footpath. Outstretched banana-tree leaves bow their heads, while bamboo stems and the lobster claws of red heliconias sway gently in the cooling breeze.
The 25-room resort has been designed with careful consideration for the natural landscape surrounding it. My accommodation here is the Residence, a two-bedroom villa that opens out onto a tropical forest, a view I can also see from the private infinity pool. e walls are made from coconut shells and the rooms are constructed with recycled wood and natural stone; traditional ironwood-shingled roofing complements the lush surroundings and the melodic soundtrack of the birds, while the gentle hum of insects is soothing and serene. A sugar glider–—a type of possum—leaps across the palm fronds, entertaining me as it climbs at speed over the foliage.
この記事は Harper's Bazaar Malaysia の March 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Harper's Bazaar Malaysia の March 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン

HER WORLD STAGE
For the second time at the World Expo, Cartier presents the Women's Pavilion —a space to spark conversations and shape the future.

CLOSING CHAPTER
LV's Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds high jewellery collection concludes in spectacular fashion.

Wellness REIMAGINED
A deep dive into Layan Life by Anantara, Phuket's new sanctuary for healing, movement, and mindful restoration.

SPLIT Personality
The RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari by Richard Mille entices with two striking cases.

Be Our Guest
Audemars Piguet invites us into the only AP House in Southeast Asia, also home to the very first AP Café in the entire world.

THE UNEXPECTED
The unthinkable has happened: for the first time in more than ten years, Rolex has introduced a completely new watch.

MAKING WAVES
A third instalment of Pradas Re-Nylon campaign sees the Maison teaming up with actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Sadie Sink.

FINDING HER LIGHT
Established model, rising actor. Rita Nadira navigates her way under the spotlight of two separate worlds with her signature grace, charm and ambition.

SIXTIE REVIVAL
Step through time with the daring and avant-garde; a series of Trapeze watches by Piaget that echo the spirit of the 1960s.

All The Carré IN THE WORLD
As Hermès readies itself for a special celebration of its iconic scarves this month, BAZAAR talks to the Maison's go-to silk expert to better understand the limitless styling potential of this iconic piece of fabric.