Your Eyes Only

A Lifestyle Magazine by OXO Living. Volume 1 - The Wellbeing Issue

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Y O U R E Y E S O N L Y

W O R D S

Johannes Weissenbaeck

P H O T O S

Courtesy of Nuanu and OXO

NYANYI, Bali – Some time in the year 2030. As the

awakening world starts to embrace ‘manifestation’ as

a whole new way to get healthy, rich or to meet the

love of their life, we thought we would do the same

for ‘wellness living’. Let’s manifest a place in Bali—a

real Desa (village) that actually looks forward—smart

innovation with deep cultural roots, a global perspective

with local wisdom. A place where families can thrive,

learn, connect, and grow.

Welcome to Nyanyi

Or rather—the Nyanyi we envision. An ultimate well-

being destination for families, where the best elements

of community, nature, and future-forward thinking

come together.

Once a quiet stretch of Bali's coastline, known only to

local fishermen, rice farmers and the occasional surfer,

Nyanyi (it means ‘to sing’) has become a case study in

how a village can evolve without losing its soul. Over

the past five years, this once-sleepy community has

undergone a transformation so striking that urbanists

and policy-makers from São Paulo to Stockholm have

taken notice.

Today, Nyanyi is widely regarded as one of the best

places in the world for families to live—a destination

that blends the island's rich cultural heritage with

forward-thinking urban design, world-class education,

and a creative energy that attracts global citizens from

everywhere.

Welcome to Nyanyi, where the future of family living

isn't just imagined—it's actually happening.

A Global Village with a Local Soul

Bali has long been a magnet for those in search of

beauty, creativity, and a more balanced way of life. It's

an island that has welcomed wave after wave of new

residents—first artists, then surfers, later entrepreneurs

and digital nomads. But the Nyanyi movement is

different. This isn't about escape. It's about building

something truly better.

Families from Sydney, San Francisco, and Stockholm

have found their way to Nyanyi for a month, a year or

maybe a lifetime—drawn not only by Bali's tropical allure

but by a new model for sustainable, community-driven

living. Unlike many of the island's more overdeveloped

areas, Nyanyi has grown with purpose, guided by a

shared vision between the Balinese government, local

Banjar leadership, and forward-thinking developers

from Bali, Indonesia and overseas.

No Traffic, No Waste, No Worries

Nyanyi has achieved something that most urban

planners in Indonesia dream of: an entirely combustion-

free village. No cars, no gridlocked scooters, no pollution.

Instead, residents get around on electric bikes, silent

scooters, and pedestrian-friendly pathways that weave

through the village like a network of green arteries.

Traffic congestion—one of Bali's biggest problems—

is non-existent here. That's no accident. From day

one, infrastructure was designed to accommodate

people, not cars, creating a calmer, more breathable

environment. Clean energy solutions, cutting-edge

water management systems, and a commitment to

zero-waste policies have turned Nyanyi into a model for

what sustainable tropical living can look like in Asia.

The Education Hub of the Future

For families, education is key—and Nyanyi delivers. At

the heart of the village is ProEducation School, one of

Bali's most progressive institutions, offering a globally-

minded curriculum that blends academics with

sustainability, creative thinking, and cultural immersion.

From early years to high school, children are taught

in open-air classrooms, surrounded by nature, with a

focus on critical thinking, environmental awareness,

and international collaboration. Learning here isn't just

about exams—it's about developing global citizens who

understand the world beyond textbooks.

For those looking beyond traditional education, Nyanyi

is also home to one of Asia's most innovative vocational

schools: the Polytechnic Culinary Institute. Offering

world-class training in hospitality and the culinary arts,

the institute collaborates with top institutions from

France, Italy, and Singapore, making Nyanyi a launchpad

for young talent in one of the world's fastest-growing

industries.

And for families looking for even more options? Green

School Bali, Canggu's and Kedungu's growing network of

international schools, and top-tier online learning hubs

are all within easy reach.

Black Sand, Blue Horizons

Nyanyi's beach is its crown jewel—a long stretch of black

volcanic sand, untouched by mass tourism. Unlike the

crowded beaches of Seminyak or Canggu, this coastline

remains pristine, thanks to strict zoning laws that

protect both the shoreline and the local ecosystems.

For surfers, Nyanyi offers waves without the crowds.

For families, it's a place to run, explore, and soak up

Bali's natural beauty without the chaos of commercial

beach strips. And for those simply looking for space to

breathe? Golden sunsets over the Indian Ocean remain

uninterrupted by resorts or high-rises.

Nuanu: A Creative City Meets a Village

While Nyanyi has cemented itself as a top-tier residential

enclave, its real game-changer is right inside it: Nuanu

Creative City, a 44-hectare creative city built as a deeply

connected extension of the village.