NOW Bali Editorial Team
Bamboo Bikes: Helping to Reduce Poverty in East Bali
Ban Village in Karangasem, East Bali, has the distinction of being one of the largest villages in Indonesia. With 7,200 hectares, all 19 of Ban’s sub-villages lie within 12 kilometres of the Mount Agung crater. All together the area is home to more than 3,500 families all of whom were forced to flee their homes
Sunday Brunch at Wah Republic
It has been eight months since Wah Republic introduced good food to the Denpasar foodies when it opened doors at Level 21 Mall. And to please the palates of the area even more, the restaurant has recently launched Wah Sunday Brunch (11am – 2pm) and introduced its brand new Wahlato. Indeed, Sunday brunch is one
A Rejuvenating Session at The Wolas Spa
Tucked in the calm surrounding of Jalan Yudistira, just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Seminyak, The Wolas Spa welcomes those seeking to rejuvenate and get pampered in head-to-toe treatments. The spa’s Balinese Massage, a favorite amongst guests, uses the Balinese traditional techniques of using palm pressure and thumb of firm finger combine
Meet a Healer High Priestess at Anantara Uluwatu
Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, a prime location for rebalancing the body and mind, has launched a new series of unique healing packages led by renowned native High Priestess, Ibu Jero, offering traditional therapies combined with the wisdom of both Asian and Western ideology. To maintain this title she, in part, lives in devotion of Bali’s
Santa Invades The Big Fish Bar & Grill at The Stones
Christmas is almost upon us and the island is already gearing up for celebrations, feasts and festivities. This year at The Stones Legian, rumour has it that Santa has invaded chef Vitto’s kitchen! Vittorio Negri is The Stones Legian’s Executive Chef, responsible for the Stones Kitchen, The Long Rice Table and The Big Fish Bar
Refill Bali: Saving Bali One Bottle at a Time
Bali is an island that tourism has impacted in a myriad of ways. Over 5 million travellers visit this island every year, staying in for at least 2 or 3 days. During these days, they will need to buy bottled water to support their daily activities. Now, this is the ugly truth. The lack of
The Blind Pig Speakeasy Bar Opens in Ubud
Hidden in the depths of Ubud’s lavish jungle you will find an all-new speakeasy bar, The Blind Pig, sitting inside Chapung Se Bali Resort and Spa. This stylish destination is devoted to freely flowing, handcrafted cocktails and delectable tapas-style bites with truly unrivalled views of an enchanting river valley. The interior embraces an opulent old
Manisan Welcomes New Head Chef
Chef Lambon (I Gusti Made Sukadana) has taken over the culinary reins of Manisan Bali as the restaurant’s head chef. Passionate about honest food that is authentic and speaks to the senses, he is expected to put his own unique stamp on the menu of this elegant dining venue. A Manisan new highlight dish is the
Karma Kandara Launches Aqua Wellness Retreats
The multi-award-winning 5-star Karma Kandara, Karma Group’s flagship resort, has just announced plans to launch two dynamic week-long series of Aqua Wellness workshops at its luxurious spa and wellness retreats this November – Fit & Recenter & Aqua Phobia. Both hands-on workshops use the power of water and Fu Shi Relax to nourish, heal and
Warung Tani Reopens at Desa Visesa Offering Authentic Balinese Cuisine
After undergoing a makeover, Warung Tani has relaunched for diners to discover authentic traditional Balinese cuisine that is built around “bumbu” or traditionally referred to as Base Gede in Balinese. It is the heart, soul, and foundation of the Balinese kitchen, a perfectly balanced aromatic spice paste that’s what Bali dishes are made of; hypnotic,
Seafood Market at Starfish Bloo
Following the success of its signature Sunday Brunch, Starfish Bloo introduces a new addition to its dining option every Friday evening (6 – 10pm), a lively and interactive Seafood Market. The recently-launched market-style experience features a large selection of bustling live cooking stations from seafood barbecues, steamed buns, to Asian seafood favorites such as Laksa.
Nightlife in Nusa Dua: Beach Clubs, Bars and Late Night Spots
Nusa Dua is best known for its family resorts, manicured gardens and white sand beaches, whilst the usual party-goers and nocturnal types are usually found in Bali’s Kuta, Legian and Seminyak districts. Still, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t nightlife in Nusa Dua . With the demand from visitors and residents to have something exciting in the area,
Savour Peruvian-Asian Gastronomy at Seminyak’s AYA Street
The new AYA Street offers a refreshing combination of Peruvian–Asian gastronomy. Kick off your AYA experience by mingling on the terrace. Located at the restaurant’s entrance, the terrace is a place to knock back signature cocktails and tuck into ceviches prepared by Chef Marco Cueva. The restaurant’s Peruvian gastronomy is dished up at the Show
