NOW Bali Editorial Team
Bali Children’s Project Helps Reduce Poverty Through Education
Behind the glitz and glam of Bali’s luxury resorts and posh restaurants, lies an island marred by poverty. There are families who are forced to economize in times of financial hardship by taking their children out of school and direct them to low paying work. But to help them escape the poverty, the Bali Children’s
Laser Skin Rejuvenator Now Available in Bali
Cocoon the award winning spa located in both Seminyak and Ubud have done it again with the launch of their new product – the Quanta LASER 3D Skin Rejuvenator from Italy. This laser helps to keep your face firm and stops the formation of lines, and is now offered in Bali. The treatment, conducted in
Megibung: Bali’s Feast for the Family
Traditionally made for family gatherings, meetings, and functions, the Balinese Megibung is a delectable feast served on one big banana leaf. People will then circle around the food and eat with their bare hands as a symbol of togetherness. In Megibung, the chair-less sitting arrangements are made from the north-end of the table, starting with
Take This Wellness Program for Your Year End Resortation
The year has almost ended, so why not finish it with a unique and holistic wellness program? Designed for relaxation and restoration to make you feel renewed and rejuvenated, the Holistic Body Treatment offered in Sanctoo Villa Bali is a signature package. It has been proved scientifically that holistic treatments alleviates sore muscles. Aches and
Frestro & Bar, Stylish Dining in Seminyak
Being Petitenget’s latest sensation, Frestro & Bar has an ingenious menu created by one of Indonesia’s rising celebrity chefs, Mandif M. Warokka. With a strict ‘no chemicals or additives’ policy, Chef Mandif utilizes only the finest and freshest ingredients to maximize every dish’s potential and diners can look forward to being spoiled by the impressive
Stark Craft Beer: Made in Bali
The only premium craft beer from Indonesia, and produced in Bali, Stark Beer has introduced a new look for its variants: Wheat, Dark Wheat, Indonesian Pale Ale (IPA), Low Carbohydrate Lager, Lychee Ale and Mango Ale. Passionately brewed in the north of Bali, Stark Beer sources the purest spring water from the Batu Karu Mountain to
Da Maria Brings Back The Simple Italian Touch
Recently opening its doors to public, Da Maria is bringing traditional Italian food in a modern environment without trying to reinvent the wheel. This restaurant offers an osteria style in the tropical settings of Bali, making it an elegant Italian dining options in the heart of Seminyak. A closer look at the interior shows classy
Lustrous Masterpieces of The Bali Pearl
They say that diamonds are woman’s best friend, however this may change as The Bali Pearl once again introduces a new collection of unique designs and exquisite jewellery. With lustrous colourful Indonesian south-sea cultured pearls, the collection is folded in 18-carat white gold and rhodium plated. Some women may prefer to add the sparkle of
AKUA Bali Brings Spanish Aromas to Jimbaran
AKUA Bali is not only a restaurant but also a beach club and lifestyle centre. On Jimbaran Bay, setup for perfect views of Bali’s blues and greens, AKUA offers the very special flavours of Spain, known for their mastery in seafood and ocean fare! Paella is the most recommended Spanish dish on offer here, combining Asian
Nusa Cana: Indonesia’s Unique Rum
For centuries, travellers, traders and explorers have been drawn to the Indonesian islands. But little did they, some of the very first rums served in their punch houses and bordellos, their salons and coffee houses of 18th-century Europe were Indonesian! That’s right, the first Indonesian rums were exported during the early years of the Dutch
The Festive Season
Welcome to Bali in what could be a glorious sunny month leading to Christmas and New Year, or it may be a dismal rainy month for which I am very sorry. Sadly it’s out of my control! The “monsoon” has been a feature of this part of the world since forever! However even if it
Private Spa Suites at Ayur Spa
Ayur Spa at The Kayana Seminyak is characterised by the modern-day classiness of its immaculate treatment suites. Designed especially for couples, each spa suite consists of a steam room, an open-air double shower, a private gazebo and a Jacuzzi. It also has exclusive cosy double treatment rooms with spa facilities, open terrace and lounge area
Nusa Cana: Indonesian Rum in the Spotlight
Nusa Cana revives the forgotten memories of the legendary Indonesian rum. Famous for its sugarcane plantations, Nusa Cana rum has a distinct and smooth flavour, which is slowly gaining popularity. To create it, Javanese sugar cane molasses are fermented with pure, forest-filtered water and red rice cake. This liquid is distilled in traditional Chinese pot
