While Bali is better known for its lush green scenery and its beaches, for this staycation we choose to try something new: The Leaf Jimbaran, which is a villa compound with wellness and health conscious food and activities.

Away from the beaches, and the bustling tourist areas we usually look for, The Leaf Jimbaran sits in the hills of Jimbaran area, accessible through the same road that leads to Ayana and its marvelous Rock Bar. While the premise can be reached through its alternative route which exists nearby Garuda Wisnu Kencana, it's advisable to use the main entry instead.

What it feels like to be isolated from the world for a total 24 hours? Nyepi is the only time Bali shuts down, and it feels both eerie, and amazing at the same time.

Continuing our Nyepi Day coverage, this year the four of us will be sharing our Nyepi Day experience from Trans Resort Bali.

Follow our Instagram, and stay tuned to watch how one of the busiest spot in Bali transformed into a place of tranquility for a whole day.

The Trans Resort Bali
@thetransresortbali
Jl. Sunset Road, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
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The annual Jazz Market by The Sea is here! Hosted by Taman Bhagawan in Tanjung Benoa, Bali on 14 - 16 August 2015, it combines live music entertainment and loads of delicious bites from all over Indonesia. Carrying the theme "Celebrating Indonesia's Heritage" this year's festival brought together food from all-over the archipelago, and fun locals activities like Panjat Pinang.

As informed on their official website, the Jazz Market is inspired by traditional Balinese market; pasar seni, where you will experience the hustle and bustle, thus people can have insight into real culture.

Throughout the three days event, Jazz Market by The Sea will perform nation’s top performers like Raisa, Tohpati Bertiga, Kunto Aji, Dialog dini hari, Rio Sidik, and Bali’s guitar prodigy Balawan. There will also be other traditional and contemporary musical and dance performances. For a complete schedule please see below:

On the food section visitors can purchase various of food from different regions in Indonesia, there will also be Chef's sharing session, and you will also meet Food Warriors from Aku Cinta Masakan Indonesia (ACMI) under supervision of culinary expert William Wongso. Around 80 unique stalls from: food and beverage, fashion, art and crafts.

Tickets can be bought on site at Jazz Market by The Sea in Taman Bhagawan, Bali, starting from 100K - 350K IDR. For more information visit this website. For real-time update follow #JazzMarket2015  on Twitter and on Instagram. (byms)