NOW Bali Editorial Team
SIP, PLAY and FLIRT at this Huge Summer Party at W
The summer season is here! What does that mean? Summer parties of course, and the first to bring in those summer vibes is the ultra-stylish W Retreat and Spa with their annual SPF 2017 party that is set to hit W’s WOOBAR on Saturday, 22nd of July 2017. SPF stands for SIP – PLAY – FLIRT, which
Hospitality Management Conference and Expo
Run by the Orchid Associates Group, known for organising global HR events, the “Hospitality Management, Tourism and Food Industry Conference and Expo” this year is now open for registration. This event, held on the 6th – 8th September 2017, will be key for those working in Bali’s tourism industry. Representatives from countries around the world,
Thai Airways Reopens Denpasar Ticketing Office
Celebrating its 57th anniversary last month, Thai Airways announced the reopening of its ticketing office in Denpasar. The new design of the ticketing office presents a dynamic and modern look, inspired by Thailand’s waterside and architecture along the river where the people live and use as a place to start a journey. The ambience provides
Hari Raya Kuningan: The Spirits Return to Heaven
10 Days after the Galungan ceremonies in Bali, Hari Raya Kuningan takes place. It marks the end of the full Galungan festival. In the Balinese calendar, Kuningan is in fact the third ‘tumpek’ ceremony of the Balinese year, which takes place on the Saturday of the 12th week of the Pakuwon cycle; it should in fact
What Goes Into A Typical Indonesian Eid Feast?
Eid al-Fitr, otherwise known as Idul Fitri or Lebaran here in Indonesia, is the biggest holiday of the Muslim calendar and is certainly celebrated as such. During this time, celebrations centre around 3 main things here in Indonesia: family, feasts and forgiveness. Whilst the majority of Bali are certainly Hindu, among the population many local
Cosmic Diner: 60’s New York City on Sunset Road
Here in Bali, Cosmic Diner brings that “all American diner” feel to Sunset Road, with decor that consists of authentic diner memorabilia. For those longing for a juicy cheeseburger smacked between the fluffiest bun, tasty nachos, or finger licking good chicken wings with Buffalo sauce, can just make their way there. With the nuances of
Unwind at Three Monkeys Ubud
Take a break from the busy Monkey Forest Road in Ubud, and enjoy the cool breezes and contemporary gourmet cuisine at Three Monkeys. Setting the pace with its unique blend of contemporary gourmet cuisine, decadent desserts and cutting edge art exhibitions, the menu at this Ubud dining venue is globally inspired. Take a seat at
From New York to Bali: Coach Opens in Bali
A leading New York design house, Coach has landed in Bali and opened its first store on the island at Beachwalk in Kuta. Located on Level 1 of the shopping centre, the store is a 150 square- meter, two-story space that draws inspirations from a wide range of influences with a modern luxury concept that
Birkenstock’s Commitment to Craftsmanship
If you are a man or a woman, either way footwear is an easy way of accessorising your wardrobe. While it’s a good indicator of your sense of style and deliver an important fashion statement, footwear can also bring a measure of discomfort and pain. Depending on the situation, you can choose to ignore this
Little Nanyang Restaurant Brings Chinese-Malay Flavours
Tucked inside Le Grande Hotel, the casual dining Little Nanyang Restaurant entertains your palate with Chinese-Malay influenced dishes. Stepping in to the restaurant you will be greeted by a lush tropical garden and green view of the New Kuta Golf Course, a great complement to the mouth-watering cuisines served at the restaurant. Here you can
The All-New Hypermart Bali
Designed to help you discover a new shopping experience, Hypermart at Bali Galeria now offers a new concept, bringing with it a reinvention of shopping easiness to cater to most of your needs in one location, in a modern ambiance. The store’s selection of delicatessen, fresh food, groceries, and home equipment, together with personal care
Out For A Morning Tee
There’s something simply satisfying about the thwack of a golf club against a ball. Playing a round at Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club will allow you to do just that. With 18 championship-caliber holes that weave through spectacular rock outcroppings that define the limestone clifftops of Bali’s dramatic southern tip, Bukit Pandawa Golf &
Bali: The Food of My Island Home
More than 30 years ago, a young woman from Melbourne travelled to Bali, and never quite made it back home. Janet DeNeefe fell in love – with the people, the culture, the cuisine and since then, she has been collecting Balinese and Indonesian recipes, teaching local cooking methods and immersing herself in the colour and
