NOW Bali Editorial Team
The Best Water Sports in Bali : 11 Activities You Have to Try
Holidays or leisure time on the island will remain incomplete if you do not consider getting wet and wild with one of many water sports in Bali. We’ve put together a list that includes options for those after family fun or for the real adrenaline junkies. The water sports in Bali that we’ve chosen aren’t your usual waters
December 2019’s Temple Anniversary Calendar
Bali has been dubbed the ‘Island of the Gods’, but could just as easily be referred to as the ‘Island of a Thousand Temples’. These temples, being sacred sites for the Balinese Hindus as worshipping places, are also important features on the island’s calendar of events and festivities. Bali’s unique calendar system, known as pawukon,
Sneaky Sound System and Bag Raiders To Hit Mrs Sippy Bali this December
Now that the busiest time of the year is upon us, favourite pool party destination, Mrs Sippy Bali, has decided it’s the perfect moment to bring two huge names to the island. This December, don’t miss out on Sneaky Sound System and The Bag Raiders live at Mrs Sippy Bali. Mrs Sippy Bali, found in Seminyak, knows that not
Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct ‘Ho Chi Minh City – Denpasar’ Route
Vietnam Airlines has launched a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City – Denpasar (Indonesia) at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. Vietnam Airlines operates flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Bali every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday with Airbus A321
Going Zero-Waste in Bali
Are you looking to reduce your ecological footprint? Stop your current habit of waste? With the help of these bulk food stores in Bali, you’ll certainly be on your way… A while back, an Indomie wrapper from 19 years ago was found washed up on a beach in East Java; plastic bags were spotted in
The Grill is Lit at Romeos Bar & Grillery
Situated at the front entrance of OSSOTEL, a hip, boutique hotel in Legian, Romeos Bar & Grillery is definitely one of the area’s hidden gems. Injecting modern design and style into this Legian backstreet, Romeos is easy to recognise as its contemporary glass-meets-brick building spills out into an open, street-level terrace – a favourite spot
Julie’s Italian Offers Enticing Italian Flavours on Tanjung Benoa Beach
Focusing on the heartiest dishes of Italian cuisine, Julie’s Italian at the Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Bali brings mouthwatering Italian food to the Tanjung Benoa beachfront. Executive Chef Agus, along with his team, make their homemade pasta fresh, using it to create all-time favourites such as their Ravioli Ricotta Spinacci al Gorgonzola and Spaghetti
IWA Restaurant Opens at Hotel Tugu Bali
Hotel Tugu Bali, known as one of the most art and culture focused destinations in Bali, has opened a brand new dining experience, IWA Restaurant. This new venue, which replaces the hotels’ previous Tugu Restaurant Bali, invites diners to join ‘a culinary journey through the Indonesian archipelago’, continuing the group’s celebration of Indonesian traditions and
Yudhistira Racik : Cristalized Angel
Hailing from Temanggung in Central Java, Yudhistira Racik, better known as Yudhiz, is one-part pierced warrior, one-part cuddly bear, mixed with vodka and served with flair. Yudhiz has incredible attention to detail and executes the utmost discipline when it comes to sophisticated bartending. A famous ‘flair’ bartender, and currently the Romeos Cocktail Ambassador, Yudhiz focusses
Canggu’s Salt Restaurant Spices Up Their Menu
SALT Restaurant and Pool Bar has added new, mouthwatering dishes and beverages to their existing menu. Ranging from small bites, soups, salads, and sandwiches, the new items are SALT’s take on Indonesian as well as international classic dishes such as Pork Belly, Prawn Bisque, Minestrone (vegetables soup with pasta and pesto), Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli,
Yudi Hendarsyah : Smoke & Fog
A guy who knows his way around any bar; Yudi Hendarsyah ‘s international experiences have landed him key positions in some of the world’s most renowned hospitality brands such as the W in Bali and Maldives as well as the Four Seasons in Riyadh. Starting out in the food and beverage industry, Yudi Hendarsyah became
Ayip Dzuhri : Samudra
Crowned as Indonesia’s ‘Bartender of the Year’ in the Diageo World Class semi-finals and bar show 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand, Ayip Dzuhri is the head mixologist at Alila Seminyak; so those in search of post-office-hour evening caps, or just afternoon cooling cocktails at Seasalt are definitely in for a treat! Ayip Dzuhri may seem quiet
Arey Barker : For Fig’s Sake
A household name in the world of Indonesian bartending since 2014 when he won the Indonesian leg of the DIAGEO World Class Cocktail Competition, Arey Barker is a lovable character with plenty of charm and charisma, and a ton of talent. He started his career as a bartender in 2006, at 18 years old, and
