Edward Speirs
Bali’s Doctors on the Frontline
The people most exposed to Covid-19 are of course the medical workers who come face-to-face with potential carriers of the virus. NOW! Bali speaks to Dr. Nyoman Suparta of Badung Regional General Hospital to see what life on the front line is really like. “You’ve been working from home for two months now? How has
Legends of Bali’s Great Temples | Episode 4
Did you know, being centuries old, Bali’s great temples have a whole host of wonderful myths and legends surrounding their founding? As with all things in Bali, there is plenty of magic and mysticism involved. In this episode of The NOW! Bali Podcast we share the stories of Tanah Lot Temple (Pura Tanah Lot) and
Meditation for Beginners: Get Mindful with These Three Easy Apps
The circumstances in which we’ve all been through into because of Covid-19 are, at the minimum, frustrating. Whole sections of our ‘regular’ lives have been quickly stripped away, from our work schedules, lifestyle needs, daily routines, ability to be social and for many of us, financial security. With many potential stressors bearing down on us,
Kaja, Bali’s True North | Episode 3
In Bali, north has a different meaning. North, or Kaja, is towards the mountain, Mount Agung to be exact. It is the direction towards the spiritual, where the Balinese orient themselves towards. This orientation is found throughout Balinese structures and is all about orienting oneself with the universe. We bring this podcast to you weekly so please subscribe to
Meru Towers: The Principle Shrine of a Temple
When you travel around Bali and witness the many temples scattered on the island, you will notice some very distinct architectural features. When it comes to the larger temples, the most impressive feature you will see are the meru, the multi-tiered shrines that tower high-above the rest. The term ‘meru’ is a reference to Mt.
An Alternative Healing Experience in Bali
With its mystical atmosphere, Bali is renowned for offering wellness experiences beyond ‘the norm’. Ketut Jaya is one to provide such an experience, offering a traditional, alternative massage unlike any other. Whilst massages, meditation, spas and yoga might be on the regular repertoire of wellness in Bali, many descend upon the island seeking health beyond
Pura Tanah Lot Temple: Where the Giant Snake Dwells
One of Bali’s most visited temples has a remarkable legend, where a powerful priest battles a giant serpent. The revered Pura Tanah Lot is one of Bali’s most visited temples. Year-on-year, Tanah Lot welcomes hordes of people, be it masses of Balinese Hindu pilgrims making their annual visit and prayers here, or the many tourists
Major Annual Bali Festivals Postponed in Light of COVID-19
It comes without surprise that with the growing effects and worry of COVID-19, alongside the increasing need for social distancing, major annual festivals in Bali have been postponed The first to announce their postponement was The Ubud Food Festival, which was supposed to be held 17-19 April, celebrating their 6th annual event. Of course, with so many international
Guilty Pleasures : Crave-Worthy Bites at these Bali Hotspots
There are foods out there that ooze and drip, that make you salivate at the very sight of them, that you crave even though you know you shouldn’t. These we call the guilty pleasures. Even those on strict diets have cheat days, so there’s simply no excuse for letting yourself indulge in something this generation
Meet Bali’s Mushroom Man : I Gede Artha Sudiarsana
I Gede Artha Sudiarsana is a young Balinese entrepreneur; through his self-made mushroom agribusiness, his mission is to inspire other youth to regenerate Indonesia’s agricultural industry. It’s not often you come across a young man who, even before leaving for university, has already planned to go back home. For I Gede Artha Sudiarsana, this was
Local Over Luxury: Sourcing Food from the Island
With growing environmental concerns, and diners becoming increasingly conscious of where their food comes from, locally sourced ingredients become ever-more important. But when it comes down to it, does local win over luxury? Sourcing locally is not a new concept. The slow-food movement started as far back as 1986, creating awareness of traditional cooking and
Back to Bedugul : Bali’s Central Highlands
In Bedugul, Bali’s central highlands, it’s all about nature, where lake-side temples, strawberry farms and the cool mountain air invite you to enjoy a different side of the island. Often the tourist trail stops at Ubud. That’s as far ‘north’ as many main stream visitors will go, as part of the usual cycle of Seminyak,
Fika in Bali : The Newest Cafe from the Guys That Brought You BIKINI and Sisterfields
As if running the successful smorgasbord of fine dining restaurant (BIKINI), brunch café (Sisterfields) and badass burger joint (BO$$MAN) wasn’t enough, the hospitality group ‘8 degree projects’ brings us another dining destination. Opening up on Petitenget in Seminyak comes a new café concept called ‘fika’. Enjoying the same stretch of Petitenget as Potato Head and
