NOW Bali Editorial Team
Ubud Run 2018
Following the previous success of last year, Wanconvex and Running Explorer are back in collaboration to invite runners all over the island to enjoy the nature of Ubud with all its beauty. Carrying the theme ‘Connecting Your Soul Into Nature’, Ubud Run 2018 will attract more local people and a strong culture of Ubud. Available
Sanur Village Festival 2018
The 13th annual Sanur Village Festival (SVF 2018) aims to facilitate and develop the Sanur community’s creativity and achieve creativity and tourism synergy. Themed “Mandala Giri”, which literally means circle and mountain, this year’s festival refocuses on Mount Agung, where its eruption back in November 2017 created a reflection of humanity and closeness to nature
New Sunday Brunch Launched at W Bali’s FIRE
W Bali – Seminyak has taken FIRE’s Sunday Brunch to a whole new experience, featuring more diverse selections from western specialities, live counters, seafood bar to premium selection of beverages, accompanied by live music. A welcome drink of Secret of Amazon or Shirley Temple will greet you to start the journey, while the smell of
Donate to Help Those Affected by the Lombok Earthquake
On Sunday, 5th of August 2018, Lombok was hit by a second earthquake. This second Lombok Earthquake reached a magnitude of 7 , with its epicentre only 15km from the island’s North Coast. Many, many rural communities have been affected, and according to a trusted source the death toll has reached 350 people with more likely to be counted
Prana Spa Bali Wins Award for ‘Luxury Ayurveda Spa’ in Global Awards
Prana Spa Bali was one of Bali’s original ‘spa destinations’; this luxurious spa treatment centre offered holistic wellness experiences well before the yoga and wellness trend spread over Bali. Now under Impiana Hotels Resorts Management, Prana Spa’s reputation continues, having just been awarded the Southern Asia Winner for “Luxury Ayurveda Spa” in the World Luxury Spa
The Karma Passport to Paradise: Your Ticket to Summer in Bali
When ‘summer’ comes around, Karma Beach Bali really comes alive. That’s why from June until August, every weekend is filled with something special at this secret, sultry, sandy escape deep in the cliffs of Uluwatu. With the launch of two special programs, Karma Passport to Paradise and Karma Sunday Wellness , your summer under the sun
Tropicola Beach Club Bali – From the People that Gave Us Mexicola
The team behind Motel Mexicola and Bondi’s Bucket List present Tropicola, Bali’s freshest beach club, set on the Batu Belig beach front in a riot of movement and colour. Here’s a look into this iconic new beach destination: Tropicola provides for long lazy days and fun, balmy nights. It’s a mansion and playground for the new jet
This Bali-Made Seafood Dish Just Won a Marriott International Recipe Competition
Without a doubt, the ocean’s are on the minds of every environmentally-conscious global citizen out there. The ocean is facing many issues today, from climate change to over fishing and more recently the growing fear of micro plastics. Of course, there have been many campaigns to raise awareness, in all shapes and sizes. Recently, one
Homage to Heritage: Shopping for Ethnic Fabrics
While Batik is probably the most well known textile from Indonesia, there are actually many other textiles from many other regions in the country – including Bali. Boasting different patterns, and various methods and dyeing, these fabrics are more just about their customary utilitarian function, for they have also served a crucial role in the
Power to the People: Empowering Local Balinese Communities
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics of Bali, there is up to 5% of the population on this island classified as poor. It is such a sad fact that despite the tourism industry is growing, we can easily find children asking for money at stop lights or sleeping in the street. Many of these
Touring Tabanan: Lakes, Rice Fields and Botanical Gardens
The green belt of Bali, Tabanan is just the place to go if you long for tranquility and relaxation – and if you would like to experience Bali in its own special and traditional nature. This beautifully landscaped regency is divided into a series of environments. The lowlands are covered with rice fields, while the
Bali’s Best Restaurant Competition 2018 Kicks Off!
Do you have a favourite place to dine in Bali? That spot you love to go to for a quiet drink? Or perhaps that café that makes the best cakes you can’t do without. Well then you need to cast your votes into this year’s Bali Best Restaurant Bar and Café Awards. Without a doubt,
Empire Gin : Indonesia’s Take on An English Favourite
Not many people know that gin was actually created in Holland in the 17th century. At the time, the Dutch soldiers were drinking Jenever (meaning ‘Dutch Gin’ in English) to boost their morale before they headed into battle. The English, while occupied by the Dutch then took the idea of making gin and transformed it
