NOW Bali Editorial Team
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
Sanur Village Festival 2017: Celebrating National Unity
The 12th annual Sanur Village Festival in 2017 (SVF 2017) held from 9-13 August 2017 (daily from 11am to 11pm) will present an awakening festival by realising, kindling and sharing the nations spirit of unity with Bhinneka Tunggal Ika or Unity in Diversity values. The chairman of SVF Ida Bagus Gde Sidharta Putra, mentions that
TEDxUbud Enlightens Again
In it’s brand new home in the Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets, TEDxUbud once again brought ideas worth spreading to the stage with their sixth instalment of this special event series on 20th May, 2017. This year TEDxUbud, presented by Zurich Indonesia, focused on the theme “Make the light”, which was appropriate considering
Become a Member of a Byrdhouse Beach Club!
Byrdhouse Beach Club is humming with excitement as the prominent establishment in Sanur kicks off the launching of The Byrdhouse Club, their first membership program, early last month at the famed Le Pirate Deck. After opening their doors to public for over two years, Byrdhouse Beach Club has been welcoming countless culinary enthusiast and recreation
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.
Kinky Tiki Bar: Seminyak’s Kinky Hotspot
Driving down Jalan Camplung Tanduk towards some of Bali’s older establishments such as La Planca and Gado Gado Restaurant you will notice a blinking and colour changing totem gate on your right. Once you enter the mystical gate you will follow the blinking Christmas lights that will directly put a smile on your face as
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
