NOW Bali Editorial Team
COVID-19 in Bali – Essential Information and Numbers
COVID-19 Cases in Bali Island 1900 CONFIRMED 974 RECOVERED 23 DEATH For live update about Covid-19 cases in Indonesia, visit https://www.covid19.go.id/situasi-virus-corona. Get informed, take percautions, and help to contain the virus from spreading. Like the rest of the world, people are now also being hit by the effects of COVID-19 in Bali. Whilst the tourism
Kecak, Bali’s Fire Dance
Afternoons are always a good time to visit Uluwatu, the southern tip of the island. Not only to admire the lovely sunset from the top of the cliff but also to watch the famous Kecak Dance Performance, also known as the Bali Fire dance, which overlooks Uluwatu Temple. But what is the Kecak, and what’s
Paulina Katarina Reveals Latest Collection ‘Rosa’
Homegrown on the island, PAULINA KATARINA is one of the most sought after fashion labels made in Bali. Focusing on women’s wear, the sophisticated clothing comes through a collaboration between sisters Surya Paulina and Ratna Katarina; whose bold, playful and feminine personalities shine through their own designs The latest collection to come out of PAULINA
Water from Air : A Solution for Bali’s Hospitality Industry?
With water sources increasingly under threat in Bali, the hospitality industry must find a sustainable and viable solution to meet their needs. Veragon’s air-to-water technology aims to meet that need. Bali is facing a water crisis. Maybe nobody has told you yet but all around you the traditional sources of clean water are drying up
COMO Beach Club Launches ‘Lazy Grazing Sunday Brunch’ in Canggu
Within the peaceful enclave of COMO Uma Canggu, opening up to the popular Batu Bolong beachfront, COMO Beach Club invites you to spend a Sunday afternoon leisurely grazing away with friends and family with the launch of their new brunch experience. Since it opened, COMO Beach Club has always offered a more refined and laid-back
Blue Matcha : Merging Art & Food
Open since March 2019, Blue Matcha Kitchen & Art Dining is a hidden gem in the Seminyak culinary scene that presents a unique concept to diners through the combination of art and cuisine. Designed to open minds, stimulate the senses and broaden palates, the menu at Blue Matcha takes inspiration from Asia and around the
Design-Forward Aloft Bali Seminyak Opens on Batu Belig
Made for global travellers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression, Aloft Bali Seminyak opens along Batu Belig road to offer a fresh and contemporary stay experience on the island. This design-forward hotel is minutes from the popular Batu Belig Beach, where visitors and residents alike flock to for the famed south Bali
Zurich Acquires Adira Insurance, Expands Market in Indonesia
Global insurance provider, Zurich Insurance Group, expands market in Indonesia through acquisition of PT Asuransi Adira Dinamika Tbk. Now one of the world’s most significant international life insurance and property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies, Zurich Insurance Group’s (Zurich) has successfully completed its acquisition of 80% of PT Asuransi Adira Dinamika Tbk (Adira Insurance) from
Dine-Around Bali… with Privileges
Imagine being able to enjoy some of Bali’s most popular dining destinations at 25% off the normal price. With over 80 popular restaurants already in the program, ‘Privileges’ is fast becoming a sought-after ‘dine-around’ rewards program on the island. An important distinction between Privileges and other rewards promotions is that Privileges is not a Business-to-Consumer
Sensatia Botanicals Launches Biodegradable Sheet Masks
Indonesia’s leading natural beauty care brand, Sensatia Botanicals, has recently introduced a brand new sheet mask collection. Using biodegradable VEOCEL™ branded fibres derived from sustainable wood sources, controlled and certified as biodegradable and compostable. This means guilt-free disposal as the masks will simply biodegrade after use. There are four different concentrated serums formulated with natural
Studio Eksotika : Desa Potato Head’s Music-Focused Gallery
With thought-provoking books lining the walls, a locally-accented bar and a specially curated library of vinyl records, Studio Eksotika presents a fresh new space for music lovers. It’s not often the ‘geeks’ are catered to in this day and age. Looking to lure in the masses, venues sell-out to mainstream interests; the folks at the
Pura Petitenget Temple and the Haunted Chest
The name ‘Petitenget’ has now become synonymous with the glitz and glamour of the Seminyak lifestyle; with some of Bali’s best hotels, restaurants, beach clubs and bars lining both sides of Petitenget Road. Though popular today for its late-night haunts, before the bright lights and upbeat music the area was once known as being haunted.
Take a Sip of Session Hazy: Kura Kura’s New Year-Round Beer
Proudly Bali-born and brewed, Kura Kura presents their newest beer, ‘Session Hazy’, a zingy session IPA packed with flavour but without the punch. Founded back in 2020, Kura Kura is Indonesia’s first craft beer in a can. Brewed in Bali, the beer brand’s focus is to bring fresh, slow-drinking beers that complement the island’s laid-back
