Bali

Bali is definitely a special place. I have been here many times since 2000 and every trip has made me fall deeper in love with it. I recently read that the longer one stays on the island, the more one is impressed by it and I am so ready to take it all in! From time to time I will share here with you what makes Bali magic as I discover it for myself. 

Bali is one of the 18,307 islands that comprise Indonesia and it lies 8 and 9 degrees south of the equator so it enjoys a tropical climate. It has a total area of 5,633 km² and a population of 3 million people and increasing.  Denpasar is the capital and Bali's main industries are agriculture, fishing and tourism. 

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The island presents an enriching paradox: it embraces and accepts foreign and innovative elements (brought by its many visitors) and simultaneously enjoys an ancient, traditional society that is still incredibly alive and vital. To top it all, these elements coexist in Bali blessed by an extraordinary nature. 

Bali es definitivamente un lugar sumamente especial. Lo he visitado muchas veces desde el año 2000 y en cada viaje me he enamorado más de él. He leído hace poco que cuanto más tiempo uno pasa en esta isla, más te impresiona ¡y tengo los brazos abiertos! De vez en cuando compartiré aquí con vosotros lo que hace de Bali un lugar mágico a medida que yo misma lo vaya descubriendo.

Bali es una de las 18.307 islas que componen Indonesia y se encuentra a 8 y 9 grados al sur del ecuador por lo que su clima es tropical. Tiene un área total de 5.633 km² y una población en crecimiento de 3 millones de habitantes. Denpasar es su capital y sus industrias principales la agricultura, la pesca y el turismo.

La isla presenta una enriquecedora paradoja: absorbe encantada los elementos extranjeros e innovadores importados por sus muchos visitantes y al mismo tiempo conserva una sociedad antigua y tradicional increíblemente llena de vida. Para colmo, estos elementos conviven en Bali bendecidos por una extraordinaria naturaleza. 

About Us

Cuca is the name of a dream, our own restaurant.

The reason for this blog is to share the many unique experiences we are bound to encounter on our journey to open up Cuca in Bali.

We are a couple who met in Malaysia and are now sharing a dream. My husband is a Canadian born Chef and I am a Spaniard with experience in business management and in many other odd little jobs. I always wanted to have my own business and Kevin his own restaurant so we were thrilled to come upon the amazing opportunity of starting something together in this paradise island.

We are above all passionate about what we do and ready to embrace, every step of the way, whatever is lying ahead of us. You are more than welcome to follow us on this exciting venture!

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More meetings

We had a very productive day today spent at Kayumanis Jimbaran. Our first meeting was to plan something great! We are thinking of recording a sort of documentary to be able to capture this adventure and to show how Cuca is being built from a dream to a reality. The team had many interesting ideas and we are extremely excited with this project. 

The second meeting was with Radit, the graphic designer. We briefed him about our concept and he is now working on our logo... Can't wait to see his creations!

And last but not least, we met Pak Yudi. He was kind enough to share with us his view on the marketing options we have for our restaurant. He knows everything about marketing in Bali and we are very glad to be able to count on him.