Poppy Friedman
Poppy Friedman is the nom de plume for one of Asia’s most prolific undercover travel writer, borrowed from the name of her dog and a dear friend. The Ivy League educated multi-lingual writer contributes regularly to Australian Gourmet Traveller, The Australian, Conde Nast Traveler, DestinAsian, FT’s How to Spend It, LUXE Guides, New York Times, Robb Report and TIME magazine, among others. She is a longtime Alila fan with plans to visit Alila Luang Prabang and Goa before returning to Hadahaa, Uluwatu and Soori.
Articles published by Poppy Friedman
Spa Days and Starry Nights: My Week at Alila Villas Soori
Contrary to budding urban myths, Alila Villas Soori sits a surprisingly convenient striking distance from the action in Seminyak or even Ubud. As we drove into the verdant countryside, I could feel my breathing slow down, as if the drive provides an intended transition from urban stress to beachfront bliss. At the end of the hour’s journey I felt ready to embrace the smiling crowd of staff gathered to welcome me outside the sleek open air lobby. I even managed to remember a few names.
