Every year, millions of holidaymakers flock to Bali for its white sandy beaches, lush green paddy fields, cultural wonders and friendly people. To create that picture-perfect holiday, many labour behind the scenes. These unseen workers of paradise earn just a trickle of the holiday dollar. While holidaying, thousands enjoy the white sands of Kuta Beach. A group …

This diner on the lobby level of the new Apurva Kempinski Bali resort at Nusa Dua could well be dishing up the holiday island’s best Japanese. It’s an outpost of OKU in the group’s Jakarta property but the chic pale timber fit-out, smallish scale and warm service create the feel of a stand-alone bistro. Best …