The Story of Gingerbeli & Cocobeli: From Pandemic Beginnings to Balanced Living

Hi, I’m Jana — the founder of Gingerbeli and Cocobeli — and I’d love to share a little about how it all began and where it’s heading today.

🥥 Cocobeli Started During the Pandemic

Cocobeli began as a joyful blog celebrating food, restaurants, their recipes, passionate chefs, and inspiring people who live with balance and purpose. My journey started in Bali, where I collaborated closely with restaurants on menu development and food quality. This work eventually led to the creation of the Cocobeli Cookbook—270 pages filled with my favorite restaurants, recipes, and stories of inspiration.

It’s a mix of food, personal growth, and beautiful moments from my Bali chapter.

You’ll receive the Cocobeli Cookbook for free with any order—a heartfelt gift from me to you, full of discovery and soul.

Cocobeli is a reminder that balance is everything—just like cracking open a coconut to find the goodness inside.
Hard work and joy. Nourishment and fun. That’s what it’s all about.

🌿 From Product Curation to Conscious Living

Gingerbeli.cz started as my online store for quality food, natural cosmetics, and wellness supplements. These products came from brands and producers I personally discovered, tested, and trusted — many during my time living in Indonesia, traveling across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

But as life evolved, so did Gingerbeli.

Today, Gingerbeli is focused mainly on offering carefully selected properties and stays — places that help you slow down, reconnect, and feel truly good. Our mission is to help you create meaningful stays and retreats, whether you’re coming solo, with friends, or for team-building and coworking.

The products are still part of the journey — not as the main focus, but as a natural addition to support a balanced, conscious lifestyle. Think of them as the little things that make your stay or daily life even better — quality items I still use myself and believe in, chosen to nourish your body, your beauty, and your space.

💛 Why Gingerbeli is Different

1. Authentic, First-Hand Experience
I only recommend properties and products that I or my team have personally experienced — ensuring genuine quality, comfort, and trust. My passion lies in discovering meaningful spaces, not just properties. Whether it's a quiet villa in Bali, a peaceful retreat in the UAE, or a hidden gem in Europe, I only share what I’d choose for myself. I travel with purpose and always carry the heart and values of my Czech roots.

2. 8 Years of Experience & Local Insight
With 8 years of living in Bali — as well as the UAE and other handpicked locations — I personally select homes, stays, and lifestyle essentials that reflect the true energy and authenticity of each place. I’ve walked countless paths to find the places you’ll love. Where others stop, I keep going — because you deserve a home or retreat that truly aligns with your energy and lifestyle.

3. It’s Personal — I Feel the Energy of Places
I’m not just an agent — I’m your partner in creating a lifestyle that feels like home. I choose spaces based on their energy, atmosphere, and potential to bring peace. My mission is to help you find a place or product that resonates with your lifestyle, soul, and goals. With 8 years of experience, I specialize in handpicking quality stays and properties that I would personally choose. My focus is on your development and market entry, along with possible marketing activities to help you succeed.

4. From Vision to Reality — From A to Z
Whether you’re buying land, a villa, or planning a retreat center, I support you from start to finish:
✔ Legal setup & property development
✔ Design & furnishing
✔ Trusted local contacts & contractors
✔ Full project management
✔ Marketing & content creation
✔ Listing your property on my platform: short- or long-term rentals or sale

My background in marketing and content creation ensures that your property doesn’t just exist — it stands out.

🍃 So, Why Gingerbeli?

During the pandemic in Bali, I relied on ginger and moringa to support my health. Friends called me the “Ginger Queen” — and when I needed a name for my brand, the answer came naturally: Gingerbeli. “Beli” means buy in Indonesian and sounds like belly — which I loved, because it reflects nourishment, intuition, and inner strength.

Even our Gingerbread Man logo has a story — it was born over ginger cake at a café in Ubud during a heartfelt conversation about family and distance. It became a symbol of joy, comfort, and what really matters.

✨ What Gingerbeli Means Today

Gingerbeli is now a platform for meaningful living — offering properties and stays that help you slow down, reconnect, and grow, plus a curated selection of products that complement this lifestyle.

Whether you’re booking a beautiful place, joining a retreat, or shopping for wellness products, I hope you feel the love and intention behind every choice.

Because a body in balance equals a life in balance.
And that’s what Gingerbeli is here for.

With gratitude,
Jana