Told by others
Since 2021, writers, editors and broadcasters have walked with us, stayed with the families who host us and stood in the paddies with our farmers. This is what they wrote, newest first.
A slow walk leads to a bountiful harvest for Bali visitors
The travel trade on our new Northwest Bali Trail, from forest to reef.
Read online ↗The Bali SunAugust 2026 · OnlineNorthwest Bali Trail Launches In October Connecting Tourists With Authentic Island Life
The launch of our four-day Northwest Bali Trail.
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Restoring an Ecosystem
Air India's in-flight magazine, June 2026 issue: hiking through farming villages and living with a local family.
Read the feature ↗Where To Go Hiking in Bali 2026
Our two to ten-day treks among the best hikes on the island.
Read online ↗KompasFebruary 2026 · Newspaper · in IndonesianAstungkara Trail Bali Jadi Juara Readers' Choice 2026 untuk Kategori Wellness
Indonesia's leading newspaper reports the National Geographic Readers' Choice win.
Read the article ↗Social ExpatJanuary 2026 · OnlineBali's Astungkara Trail Named a Top Wellness Experience for 2026 by National Geographic Readers
The Readers' Choice win, and the trail through villages and farmland.
Read online ↗National GeographicJanuary 2026 · AwardBest of the World 2026: the Astungkara Trail, Readers' Choice winner
National Geographic Best of the World 2026, Readers' Choice winner among the world's best wellness experiences.
See the award ↗Food, Farming & Wellness Will Be Key Bali Travel Trends in 2026
Our farm days and overnight stays among the trends to watch.
Read online ↗Earth Company2025 · OnlineImpact Heroes: Timothy Fijal
Our co-founder Tim Fijal among Earth Company's 2025 Impact Heroes.
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On the Astungkara Trail, Travelers Help Rebuild Bali's Relationship with the Land
Penny Watson on how a walking trail links travellers with regenerative farming and village life.
Read the feature ↗Astungkara Way: Exploring Bali Through Spiritual Paths, Nature, and Sustainable Agriculture
Bali through its spiritual paths, nature and farming.
Read online ↗The Bali SunJuly 2025 · OnlineIndonesia's Potential For World-Class Regenerative Tourism Starts In Bali
Among Bali's leading regenerative tourism initiatives.
Read online ↗Food Planet Prize2025 · AwardAstungkara Way: The Rice Path to a Sustainable Bali
Finalist for the Food Planet Prize 2025, for our work with Bali's rice farmers.
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A Balinese Initiative Reimagines Rice Farming
Joseph Rachman on how our farmers moved to Complex Rice Systems, and what it means for yields and costs.
Read the feature ↗Bali's Rice Revolution Is Supported By Immersive Regenerative Tourism Experience
How travellers on our trails help fund the move to regenerative rice.
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Astungkara Way: a fascinating walk across unspoilt Bali
The trail, launched in 2021, and how its profits support villages and regenerative farming.
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Hiking the Astungkara Way, the trail offering a fresh perspective on Bali
The trail, the villages and the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana behind it.
Read the feature ↗Astungkara Way: Leading Bali's Regenerative Rice Farming Revolution
How we pair regenerative methods with Balinese farming traditions.
Read the article ↗How Astungkara Way Is Restoring Regenerative Rice Farming in Bali and Beyond
Bali's magazine on the farming methods behind the trails.
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Astungkara Way Lead Bali Tourism into a New Regenerative Era
A first-person walk along part of the pilgrimage, with a day of farm work.
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Astungkara Way Farm Experiences: Animal Magic
A hands-on morning on our farm in Subak Uma Lambing.
Read the feature ↗A Locals' Guide to Bali, Beyond the Tourist Crowds
Astungkara Way among the ways to see Bali beyond the crowds.
Read the article ↗Tim Fijal, The Visionary Founder of Astungkara Way
A profile of our co-founder Tim Fijal.
Read online ↗Good News From IndonesiaSeptember 2023 · Online · in IndonesianAstungkara Way Di Bali, Hadirkan Inovasi Pertanian Ramah Lingkungan
Our eco-friendly farming innovation, in Indonesian.
Read online ↗EcoWarriorAugust 2023 · VideoEcoWarrior: Astungkara Way, with Tim Fijal
A filmed interview about the trail and the farms.
Watch the interview ↗Marriott TravelerAugust 2023 · OnlineWalking Holidays: 3 Stunning Adventure Routes that Regenerate Global Communities
The Astungkara Trail among three walks that give back to the places they cross.
Read online ↗The Sydney Morning HeraldJuly 2023 · NewspaperDon't be a bogan: 11 ways to be a better tourist in Bali
Walking with Astungkara Way as one way to be a better visitor.
Read the article ↗AIM2Flourish2023 · OnlineRegenerative Rice Trails
A university case study on how our trails help fund a premium for regenerative rice.
Read online ↗Remote LandsMay 2023 · OnlineThe Righteous Path
A travelogue of Bali's first coast to coast trail and its farming mission.
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Back to the Roots: Learning to Farm in Bali
Learning to farm rice the regenerative way.
Read the feature ↗Bali's own 'Camino': Is this new 132km eco-pilgrimage a win for locals and travelers?
Early coverage of the trail as Bali's own pilgrimage.
Read online ↗The Bali SunOctober 2022 · OnlineRegenerative And Adventure Tourism In Bali Gaining Popularity After Lockdown
Regenerative travel finding its feet after the pandemic.
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How a 74-Mile Trek in Bali Is Encouraging Visitors to Tread Lightly
The length of the trail, and what it leaves with the communities along it.
Read the feature ↗A global food crisis calls for soil resilience
Soil health and food security, with our farms as an example.
Read online ↗Bali resorts and enterprises place hopes on green boom
Bali's businesses betting on greener travel after the pandemic.
Read the article ↗The Astungkara Trail: A 10-Day Pilgrimage of Discovery Across Bali
The first story about the Astungkara Trail.
Read the feature ↗From the Ground Up: Regenerating Bali's Agriculture the Astungkara Way
An early profile of our soil-first farming, our courses and the coast to coast trail.
Read the feature ↗The first pilgrims set off on the Astungkara Trail. The story starts here.
Writing about Bali?
We host journalists on the trails and on the farm, and we are happy to share photos, films, field data and introductions to our guides and farmers.