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The Punch is a curated guide to conscious places,
people, and practices across Bali. From regenerative stays to
authentic experiences and circular brands, we connect mindful
travelers and changemakers with businesses that care.

The Punch is a curated guide
to conscious places, people, and
practices across Bali.

From regenerative stays to
authentic experiences and circular
brands, we connect mindful travelers
and changemakers with businesses
that care.

The (Punch) List 2025 →

• Sustainable Stays

• Authentic Cafés

• Conscious Eats & Drinks

• Wellness Destinations

• Ethical Stores

• Purpose-Driven Brands

• Impactful Experiences

• Trusted Suppliers

The Punch List celebrates Bali’s most inspiring sustainable destinations and brands, with a growing commitment to measurable impact. More than just a listing, we actively track the positive influence of each business and initiative, ensuring that every recommendation leads to real change. We guide you to places that honor the island’s traditions, preserve its cultural heritage, and uplift local communities.

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to recognize and celebrate those driving positive change.

UNCOVERED BALI

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A global publication uncovering the inspiring stories
of those balancing innovation, progress & tradition.

FEATURED STORIES

Hotel • Central Bali

Nadi’s Living Loop: Hospitality that Regenerates with Purpose

Just a 30-minute drive from the UNESCO-protected rice terraces of Jatiluwih, Nadi is a place where the conversation is not led by words, but by the breath of waterfalls, the hush of wind through forest, and the soil—dark, alive, and humming with a memory older than maps.

Hotel • Lombok

Sempiak Seaside Resort: The Sound of Stillness

Tucked quietly along the southern curve of Lombok, far from the buzz of Bali yet close enough to feel its breath, Sempiak doesn’t announce itself. It waits with open skies, soft light, and a stillness that is both grounding and liberating.

Café • Canggu

The Avocado Factory: Made to Remember, Built to Belong

The Avocado Factory is Bali’s first avocado bar, inspired by Edis and Adis Dozovic’s journey from Italy to Australia, where they fell in love with the fruit’s role in everyday café culture. In Canggu, they’ve turned that love into a space where avocado is more than a trend—it’s a way of living.

Hotel • Lombok

INNIT’s Journey Through Fire, Sea, and Soil

There’s a quiet rhythm to the southeastern edge of Lombok. A hush where cliff meets sea, where salt air hangs low over fields of corn and stone. This is where INNIT Lombok lives–not built so much as revealed. A place not for spectacle, but for listening. For restraint. For return.

Retreat • Central Bali

Desa Seni: Remembering the Land, Relearning the Way

Desa Seni first opened in Berawa in 2005, when the area was still all rice fields and fireflies. As Bali evolved, so did the village—quietly relocating to the cooler highlands, where forests grow thick and the land breathes slow.

Fashion Brand • Made in Indonesia

Weaving Traditions: The Artistry Behind The R Collective

R Collective was established in Bali in 2019, driven by a simple but deep mission: to empower and celebrate ancestral techniques and ensure zero waste.

Artist • Based in Bali

Indigo and Earth: The Abstract Work of Jake Paul White

Jake works with natural pigments like clay, tea, iron oxide, and indigo. He doesn’t paint in a traditional way. Instead, he pours, stains, and soaks the canvas, allowing the materials to move on their own. His process isn’t about control. It’s about listening.

Fashion Brand • Made in Bali

Mindful Creation over Mass Production w/ MySayang

From a love for handcraft and minimalist design that embraces all feelings of the island life, MySayang celebrates the beauty of independency and slow living mood.

Retreat • Central Bali

Custodia: A Renaissance in Bali's Rainforest

Custodia is a regenerative village and living prototype tucked in the jungles of Jatiluwih, Bali. It’s not a retreat, but a reckoning—a place born from burnout, clarity, and a shared question: how do we build a world we don’t want to escape from?

Restaurant • Ubud

The Future-Focused Yet Authentic World of Room4Dessert

R4D has always been more than a restaurant. It has evolved into a small village of its own, yet remains unpretentious at heart.

Store • Ubud

Tao Collection: A Sanctuary
of Stories, Design and Craftsmanship

Tao Collection is a reflection of Sylvia Fairman’s extraordinary journey, blending her love for design, storytelling, and Indonesian heritage.

Brand • Handmade in Bali

Jewelry with Purpose: Olamii's Path of Growth and Mastery

Follow the winding paths to Bali’s energizing landscapes, and you might just stumble upon Olamii–a sustainable boutique brand that recharges the island’s natural radiance.

Resort • Ubud

From Art to Hospitality: Komaneka Resorts Redefining Bali’s Heritage

Koman Wahyu Suteja founded Komaneka Resorts to celebrate Bali’s culture by blending contemporary art, tradition, and hospitality.

Brand • Made in Bali

The Miracle Tree: Treelogy’s Path to Regenerative Well-Being

Treelogy is a Moringa farm devoted to regenerative agriculture, community empowerment, and sustainable development.

Café • Across Bali

Baking & Roasting Change: The Heart and Soul of BAKED

BAKED. Bali, founded by Gustav Groenendijk, champions intentionality and purpose, offering artisanal coffee, handcrafted pastries, and community connection.

Brand • Made in Indonesia

Sumayé’s Quest for Comfort Through Fragrance

Sumayé’s creations, carefully handmade, are an ode to Indonesian botanicals, drawing inspiration from ingredients like ube–the sweet potato that represents home, family, and the quiet comfort of togetherness.

Collective Sustainable Commitments

Uncovered Bali Project →

The Uncovered Bali Project celebrates not only exemplary businesses but also the visionary people behind them. These local heroes are leading the charge for positive change, proving that a balance between progress and preservation is achievable. Their inspiring stories serve as a call to action, urging stakeholders to champion best practices, protect Bali’s cultural heritage, and foster a future where the island’s beauty and essence thrive for generations to come. The project invites us all to reimagine a Bali where innovation respects tradition, and where progress honors the past.