NOW Bali Editorial Team
Exploring the Ubud Art Market
Shopping is not an Ubud specialty. Yet, owing to its position at the centre of numerous art and craft communities, the bustling Ubud Market is definitely one of the best places to get your Bali souvenirs from. You will find only a few internationally-branded stores and leading surf brands along with local fashion retails in
Exploring Denpasar’s Shops
Denpasar is a place where modern and traditional approaches coexist. When you shop, you have two options: haggle for low-priced goods or pay the full price for higher quality goods. Here, shops selling similar items are often clustered together, which makes negotiating and comparing prices easier. “At first glance, the shops on this street appear
Bali’s Jewelery Making Workshops
A love for jewellery has kindled the interest of many into the fashion and crafts sector, with many people these days enrolling into jewellery making classes. There are numerous workshops offering different packages. However, before deciding anything, always ensure that you go the extra miles to make certain whether their promotions correspond to what they
Balquisse Living Brings The Island Feel to the Forefront
For many of those residing in Bali, living in the tropics just isn’t enough. Many homeowners love to bring the outside in and infuse their homes with a taste of the island life. Today’s tropical home is different than the turquoise-and-pink, winter-home inspired design of decades past. And this is where Balquisse Living steps in
Tumpek Wayang: The Lord of Puppets Celebrated
The Lord of Puppeteers, Sanghyang Iswara, is honoured when the Balinese Hindus celebrate Tumpek Wayang Day. On this day, puppeteers (Dalang) throughout the island will present offerings to their shadow puppets (wayang kulit) with the intention of honouring the Lord Iswara. The puppets are taken out from their cases to be blessed by their owners and
Experience the Healing Power of Thai Herbs
The Dewi Sri Spa at the Ayung Resort Ubud has created a special spa therapy that brings together Balinese and Thai healing practices. You’re invited to experience this reviving treatment deep in the quiet valleys of the Ayung River in this special Ubud spa. In wellness, everyone knows that nature holds many healing properties, from
Sukwati Market: Local Arts and Crafts
The Sukawati Art Market is a good place to explore the Balinese shopping experience in a natural way, get in touch with the locals, and learn from them about the art of negotiation. Sukawati Art Market is particularly popular among the visitors to the island. The myriad of art shops offer a wide range of
Above Eleven: Jimbaran’s New Rooftop Sky Bar
The celebrated Bangkok rooftop venue has finally made its way to Jimbaran. First introduced in the Thai capital in 2012, Above Eleven is conceptualised by the food and beverage team of Soho Hospitality, with a design concept that is inspired by Central Park in New York, one of the greatest urban parks in the world.
When Shopping in Bali, Buy Bali’s Best
I am often amazed at the illogical ways of the human race, but none more than their shopping habits. Why buy French fashion in New York, Italian shoes in Tokyo, German bags in Singapore, American perfume in UK and Scotch Whisky in South Africa? Well I can understand the last one, being Scottish and happy
Mad For Meat at the Butchers Club
This Seminyak steakhouse has wooed much of the island’s south since opening in January 2015; word-of-mouth has only served to create an even bigger buzz around the restaurant and its fine meats. That’s right, The Butchers Club Steakhouse has been around for almost three years now. But with restaurants coming and going in a short
Pura Pabean: The Temple of the Traders
In North Bali, Pura Pabean is a place of worship and an architectural brilliance that combines the Buddhist, Hindu and Islam influences, and it was once a stopover for international traders passing the old-time Bali. ‘The word ‘pabean’ itself, which can be translated into ‘custom’, implies that the temple was also a stopover for the
Hari Raya Kuningan: The Spirits Return to Heaven
10 Days after the Galungan ceremonies in Bali, Hari Raya Kuningan takes place. It marks the end of the full Galungan festival. In the Balinese calendar, Kuningan is in fact the third ‘tumpek’ ceremony of the Balinese year, which takes place on the Saturday of the 12th week of the Pakuwon cycle; it should in fact
Cosmic Diner: 60’s New York City on Sunset Road
Here in Bali, Cosmic Diner brings that “all American diner” feel to Sunset Road, with decor that consists of authentic diner memorabilia. For those longing for a juicy cheeseburger smacked between the fluffiest bun, tasty nachos, or finger licking good chicken wings with Buffalo sauce, can just make their way there. With the nuances of
