NOW Bali Editorial Team
The BARber: Serving Whisky, Shaving Whiskers
A clean shave and single malt scotch have not always been comfortable bedfellows especially in Jimbaran, until now. Barbershop/bar hybrids are on the rise in Bali, praised for their quirky brand of cool that delivers far beyond convenience. Enter BARber; this new Jimbaran venue is styling itself by serving whisky as well as shaving whiskers.
Farewell to The Stranger in Paradise
It was with great sadness that I heard of the sudden and unexpected passing of Made Wijaya, my long time friend and columnist of both NOW! Jakarta and NOW! Bali magazines. Made was one of the great characters of Bali: a designer, writer, philosopher, artist, videographer, raconteur and the only foreigner that I know to
Anom’s Balinese Gold and Silver
Since its establishment in 1971, Anom Gold and Silver have not only been branding themselves as a retailer and wholesaler factory that manufactures made-to-order jewellery, but they have also been designing and introducing high-quality brands to the world. In addition to presenting the beauty of the local Balinese culture, they also educate visitors to appreciate
The March of the Barongs
Those friendly, loveable Balinese Barongs get up to all kinds of tricks. This lion like creature holds a most important place in the pantheon of Balinese gods, sacred spirits and mythology and is held in great reverence by every Balinese. For a banjar to own a beautiful barong is a sign of status and much
Volcom’s Flagship Seminyak Store is Filled with Art and Life
Volcom was built on storytelling. From it’s original film “Alive We Ride”, the goal was to tell creative stories about the ambassadors of the brand and the lives that they live. Volcom’s retail, therefore, should do the same. Each customer that leaves ‘the experience’ of a store should come away with a strong idea of
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
Watch Bali Go-Live : The Island’s Go-To YouTube Channel
Want to know ‘the who, what, where, when and why’ of everything Bali? In addition to the best ‘go-to’ places, the best restaurants, the best destinations, Bali Go-Live’s youtube, Facebook, and website will give great ideas for things to do, information about upcoming events and offers insight into Bali’s culture and traditions. Bali Go-Live, in
The Raw Alchemist : A Raw-Food Cookbook
Alchemy, Bali’s first vegan restaurant, juice bar, organic food shop and holistic clinic, has launched its recipe book “The Raw Alchemist”. And despite the book’s recent publication, The Raw Alchemist has sold over 500 copies across 40 countries. Endorsed by several world-renowned luminaries in the vegan-raw food field, the book contains a collection of the
Level 21 is Denpasar’s Newest Entertainment Destination
Open for public in December, Level 21 represents the classy lifestyle of the local residents of the Denpasar community and at the same time to be a new entertainment destination in the heart of Denpasar. The mall has so many things to offer, starting from a movie theatre, multiple dining spot, shopping centre, fitness centre
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
