Recently we spent some time in Bali - partly for business and partly for pleasure. I thought I'd share just a few of the lovely things we saw.

This was my second visit to the island and it again struck me as a fascinating and beautiful place with a very alive culture. This was something that surprised me on my first visit.

As a designer, the endless visual feast of both natural and cultural details is a bit like catnip.

Handy links related to our trip to Bali:

• Eka Karya Botanic Garden in Bedugul
• About Ubud - where we spent most of our time
• Bali Spirit Hotel - I've stayed there twice and it's a lovely spot