NOW Bali Editorial Team
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
Shine Spa’s Special Treatment Made for Jetlagged Travellers
Adding on to the extensive array of their body and facial treatment portfolio, Shine Spa at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort introduces a new treatment for jetlagged travellers called the Dry Massage. Inspired by the practice of Thai Massage, Dry Massage is an energising and uplifting full body treatment that opens the joints and increases the
Ninety One Spices Up Canggu with Middle Eastern Flair
Transforming a gorgeous villa on Batu Bolong Street No.91, from which the venue gets its name, Ninety One recently opened its doors in Canggu serving a vibrant menu of Middle-Eastern inspired cuisine. Comprising an intimate indoor dining area and cosy outdoors complemented by an enticing swimming pool, Ninety One evokes that feeling of the family
SPF 2019 : W Bali’s Summer Party
The annual summer party of W Bali, SPF, comes back this 27 July 2019, bringing Ibiza party vibes to the shores of Bali. Being a summer event, SPF starts at 1pm allowing partygoers the chance to dance under the Bali sun and swaying palm trees. The afternoon vibes will be set by the fresh sounds
Bali’s Wellness Retreats
A retreat is different from a mere holiday. Retreats are taken with the full intention for relaxation and rejuvenation, taking part in activities (or in some cases inactivity) that promote holistic wellbeing. Bali, now a real wellness destination, is home to retreats that cater specifically for people’s need to be reenergised, reinvigorated and reawakened. UDARA
Sustainable Fashion Paves the Way to Cleaner Oceans
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Three words many of us were taught but so few actually practice. However, the world is now in a state of panic. The visible threat of marine plastic pollution as well as the invisible threat of micro-plastics moving their way through the food chain is on the back of any environmentally-conscious individual’s
