NOW Bali Editorial Team
Specialty Coffee Expat.Roasters Opens in Beachwalk
Expat.Roasters, one of Bali’s favourite specialty coffee brew bar has opened its second location in Bali, serving the same great coffee alongside a larger retail offering at the new location at Beachwalk Shopping Mall in Kuta. Located on Level 3 of the shopping mall, founder Shae Macnamara decided to open the Brew Bar in Kuta
Indonesia Celebrates 74 Years of Independence
Greet your local friends with “Merdeka!” (Freedom!) this 17 August as the nation celebrates its 74th Independence Day. 68 years ago, Indonesia was under Japanese rule, but the Japanese were losing the Pacific War to Allied Forces. The nationalist movement took advantage of Japan’s decline in power. Sukarno and Muhammad Hatta, the leaders of the
St.Regis Bali Unveils Authentic Balinese Restaurant, Dulang
Embark on a traditional Balinese journey in the enchanting colonial setting at Dulang and experience the famed Balinese “Rijsttafel”, inspired by the traditions of a royal feast. Dulang’s menu showcases the very best of Balinese cuisine, served on a dulang, a traditional royal plate, from where the restaurant takes its name. Here your culinary excursion
Volcom Opens New Store in Berawa
Volcom skated into the Berawa scene recently when it opened a shop covering two floors. The brand’s wide collections of boardshorts, casualwear, accessories and more are on display in the Berawa space that measures 177m2, and a whole second floor dedicated to Women’s fashion. In combination with the store’s modern industrial look, the Volcom brand
Learn the Magic of Balinese Silvermaking with SUNSRI House of Jewelry
SUNSRI – House of Jewelry has marked a new era of jewellery craftsmanship in Bali with the reopening of their Art Shop here on the island. Established in 1990, SUNSRI has been crafting jewellery collections that range from ethnic, contemporary, bohemian, minimalist styles and more; and now offering visitors an opportunity to go behind the
Exercise Your Mind With These Creative Activities in Bali
Staying in tune with the brain is as essential as keeping our physical needs in check. Even as a relaxing holiday destination, Bali has activities on offer to challenge your intellect and heighten your creativity. Here are a number of ways you can keep the brain active and stimulated on the island. Escaping a maze
Shopping for Bali’s Great Outdoors
Excuse us for the pun we use for the the title, although we mean it both literally and figuratively. It’s because a lot of us see shopping as a form of enjoyment; and this promotes mental wellbeing. Also, since this is the ‘sports and fitness issue’, we’d like to use our monthly shopping section to
The Rise of Martial Arts in Bali
The word ‘martial’ derives from the name Mars, the Roman God of War. The category of sport is designed for one purpose: physically defeating opponents and defending against threats. Each type of martial art possesses its own unique characteristics and styles. With the rising popularity of UFC, all martial arts have seen a huge increase
Fun & Active Experiences You Have to Try in Bali
Not everyone relishes the joys of hardcore athletic training. If this sounds like you, there are plenty of other ways to work up a good sweat whilst making the main focus on “fun”. From rafting down the Ayung River to swinging like Tarzan on the hills of Bedugul, you’ll learn that even sightseeing around this
Coffee Cartel Dishes Up Goodness in Legian
Lovingly presented by the creators of Coffee Cartel in Petitenget, Legian Cartel is a classy, intimate venue where you’ll find the same great coffee and best sellers from the Petitenget sister’s kitchen. With live roasting on sight out the back and busy little open kitchen in front Legian Cartel brings a new level of sophistication to
Economist Tracks Data to Show Mt.Agung’s Changing Moods
An American economist living in Bali has used statistical analysis and data to find patterns in Mount Agung’s behaviour, in an effort to map out the volcano’s changing ‘moods’. – Story written and submitted by Ian Lloyd Neubauer A former advisor for the Indonesian Government and World Bank in Indonesia, Jackie Pomeroy began studying seismic and volcanic activity at Mount Agung when it reactivated in September of 2017 following after a half-century hiatus. She has also been sharing
Dining by the Waterfall the Newest Romantic Dinner Experience in Bali
Always looking to offer a fresh culinary experience on the island, The Trans Resort Bali has unveiled a brand new romantic dining destination in their property. Situated by their 18-metre manmade waterfall, decorated with fairy lights and accompanied by an acoustic music performance, this new dining experience aims to create a special moment for any
The Flavours of Salt, A Canggu Restaurant
Brimming with bold flavours and a fabulous ambience, this Canggu restaurant pays tribute to the joy of dining and gathering with your loved ones around the table – or by the poolside. Regulars here don’t call Salt Restaurant & Pool Bar splendid for nothing. From the bold tastes of Indonesian cuisine and Spanish tapas, to
