Brian Sjarief
Explorations in North Bali: From Ancient History to Hot Springs
Bali’s vast geographical landscape has no limits when it comes to exploring. From the bustling south, the majestic mountains of the east to the wilderness of the west. However, despite once being the gateway to the island, the north Bali coastline seems the least journeyed and explored, and many wonder if north Bali is worth
Tempakultura: A Space to Create
An intimate, multipurpose venue that encourages the imaginative explorations of the human mind, Tempakultura is a creative virtual and physical space to create. Established in October 2020, Tempakultura is a creative space, shop and café located in the Kerobokan area. An intimate, multipurpose venue for imaginative explorations of the human mind that was co-founded by
Patung Bayi : The Myth of Bali’s Crying Baby Statue
One Balinese myth that might catch the attention of those with an interest for the peculiar is the giant baby statue in the Gianyar Region known as Patung Bayi Sakah. While its origins lack a definitive anecdote, there have been numerous accounts of eerie tales from locals that have made the statue a staple myth
Ubud Story Walks: Walking Through History from Past to Present
Ubud Story Walks is a new experience that launched at the end of April 2022, specialising in a unique, guided tour around Ubud focused on discovering different histories of the town on foot. The NOW! Bali team was fortunate enough to experience their debut tour, “Ubud: Past to Present”, a crash-course on how Ubud came
Ubud Monkey Forest: Things to Know Before You Go
Located in Padangtegal Village, Ubud Monkey Forest – also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Ubud. So, if you’re looking for things to do in Ubud, the monkey sanctuary is the perfect place to visit but before you go, you should get familiar with some
Saving Waters: Tackling Bali’s Water Crisis
As a tropical island famed for its beautiful beaches, majestic waterfalls, great lakes, mountain springs, flowing rivers and great lakes, it’s safe to say that water is an integral aspect of Bali and its ecosystem. However, Bali is facing a hidden crisis that threatens the future of the island: water scarcity. Over 60% of Bali’s
John Hardy Seminyak’s Jamu Bar Offers a Unique Twist to the Traditional Health Elixir
If you’ve been to the John Hardy Boutique & Gallery at Seminyak, you’ll know that this establishment is not merely a showroom that displays the world-renowned jewellery brand’s finest collections, but presents guests with an experience beyond the jewellery through a variety of F&B experiences, one of them being the Jamu Bar, which transcends the
Learn the Skills of a Balinese Jewellery Artisan at the John Hardy Masterclass
For over 40 years, the John Hardy brand has been creating and producing some of the most beautifully designed and unique jewellery in Bali, crafted by masterful Balinese artisans through time-honoured techniques that have been passed down through generations. At John Hardy Workshop & Kapal Bamboo Boutique in Mambal, you can join a Masterclass to
Tumpek Uduh: Balinese Hindu Honour Their Plants
The special ceremony to honour plants is known as Tumpek Uduh, a ritual that falls on Saniscara Kliwon Wariga, a day in which God gave grace to mankind in the world. Also known as Tumpek Wariga, Tumpek Bubuh or Tumpek Pengatag, this auspicious is celebrated every 210 days following the Balinese pawukon calendar. The worship of Tumpek Uduh is an offering to the
Rainwater Harvesting: The Solution to Bali’s Water Crisis?
Bali is drying up. Over 60% of Bali’s watershed is dry. This is a story about how rainwater harvesting might just be the solution Bali needs to solve its water crisis, and how one food and beverage company aims to not only raise awareness on the island’s environmental challenges but also be part of this
Cerita Manisan: A Revamp of Ubud’s Popular Manisan Restaurant
Who’s familiar with Manisan Restaurant? If you haven’t been there before, you must’ve at least seen photos of its iconic 350-year-old Javanese joglo all over Instagram. This exquisite dining destination in Ubud recently underwent a major transformation that is set to attract new customers and excite food connoisseurs around the island. Introducing: Cerita Manisan! Comfortably
Bali Government Collaborates with Christian Dior to Promote Balinese Woven Endek Fabric
Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, together with SVA General Counsel of Christian Dior Couture S.A, Marie Champey, sign a partnership to incorporate the use of Balinese woven endek fabric in Dior products. To promote the traditional culture and expressions of Indonesia to the world stage, the Bali Provincial Government (Pemprov Bali), has officially agreed to
Can Bali Become a Global Medical Tourism Destination?
Bali is already a world-renowned tourist destination, known as a tropical paradise thriving with its mixture of history, culture, natural beauty, lifestyle offerings and, in recent years, wellness opportunities. However, recent buzz suggests that the Balinese government are interested in exploring Bali’s potential as a medical tourism destination that can rival that of its neighbouring
