NOW Bali Editorial Team
Borneo Cultural Tour: Witness the Magic of Kalimantan
Want to see more of Indonesia? Would you like to attend a local Cultural Festival with Dayak tribes from all over Central Kalimantan? On 18 – 23 May 2017 you can join for a once-in-a-year only spectacular Isen Mulang Festival, part of the Borneo Cultural Tour. Highlights of the tour will be a visit to
De Vere: The Clock is Ticking to Get Your Tax Affairs in Order
The countdown is well and truly on: with the Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information now underway, meaning people in Indonesia have less than a year to ensure their tax affairs are organised. The e aim of the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is to create a global approach of sharing financial information
The Women of Bali Safari
Every April 21st the Republic of Indonesia celebrates the birthday of Raden Ajeng Kartini. Born in Jepara, Central Java in 1879, Kartini is recognized for her selfless dedication in the battle for female emancipation during the Country’s colonial era. As an acknowledgement of what has been achieved by the contemporary successors of R.A. Kartini and
Clifftop Rejuvenation at Vela Spa
Taking place at the clifftop in Ungasan, your wellness journey into relaxation, detoxication and reinvigoration at The Ungasan Clifftop Resort’s Vela Spa will have you pampered with an array of soothing options. For those who haven’t visited the Ungasan Clifftop Resort, also home to the famed Sunday’s Beach Club, you really are missing one of Bali’s
Exploring The Flavours of Bamboo at Wijaya Kusuma
The Wijaya Kusuma Fine Dining Restaurant has long been known for its impeccable creations in the kitchen; through gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant – found at the Ayung Resort Ubud – continues its artistry to create a fine dining experience. The latest delicacy to be served is their Bamboo Cooking menu that delves into
Sawah Bali: The Organisation Preserving Bali’s Rice Fields
The most commonly identified issues in Bali are environmental degradation, health problems, food insecurity, identity and land loss, water scarcity and economic inequality. Due to increase in tourism, land has been sold relentlessly and development made on fertile sites. The soil in Bali is dead due to no use of biomass and excessive use of
Nauli Yoga at Alila Seminyak
Nauli, or Nauli Kriya, is a yogic cleansing exercise that helps to stimulate and regulate the entire digestive system. Considered an advanced yoga practice, Nauli cleanses the internal organs and tones the abdominal region via a side-to-side rolling motion of the abdominal muscles. Nauli is conducted at the resort by an advanced practitioner with a
Toni&Guy Now Cutting in Canggu
You know that saying; life is more beautiful when you meet the right hairdresser. It couldn’t be more true, and now, Body Temple Spa at Canggu Club has the perfect salon for you. You’ve heard the name, you’ve followed their trends, and now you are about to fall in love with their convenience. That’s right,
Affinity Wedding Unveiled at Banyan Tree Ungasan
Make each moment magical at the romantic cliff-edge sanctuary, Banyan Tree Ungasan. The resort’s latest wedding venue, Affinity Wedding, is located in the 1,200 square metres three-bedroom Presidential Villa, providing a perfect lush setting for a magical yet intimate wedding ceremony. Set upon a clear floating platform on the Presidential Villa’s infinity pool, it guarantees
Aston Canggu Opens in Batu Bolong
Archipelago International, Indonesia’s largest hotel management company, has added Aston Canggu Beach Resort – Bali to its extensive portfolio. The hotel marks Archipelago International’s 4th Aston brand in Bali, joining the ever-popular Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort, Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center and Aston Kuta Hotel & Residences. Located within walking distance from Batu
The Vertigo Wet Party: A Rooftop Pool Party Not to Miss
Bali’s dry, ‘summer’ season is approaching and what better way to welcome the heat than with a pool party – and what’s better than a pool party, is a pool party on the roof! Vertigo, Four Points Kuta’s Rooftop Pool & Bar, have planned to be the first destination to bring in the summer vibes.
Bali, Ancient Rites in the Digital Age
Bali is arguably one of the most often photographed place in the world. But, strangely enough, almost all good photographers of Bali are foreigners, or non-Balinese Indonesia. All, but one, Ida Bagus Putra Adnyana, better known as Gustra. Whose last book, “Bali, Ancient Rites in the Digital Age”, has just been released by BAB Published,
Chaine Des Rotisseurs: Opia Bali’s Asian Persuasions
On Saturday, 18 February 2017, members of the international dining society Chaine Des Rotisseurs of the Bailliage de Jeunesse de Legian, gathered together to experience one of Bali’s newer dining destinations, Opia Bali. Whilst some may have considered it a risk to host a Chaine event at a ‘fresh’ establishment, Opia managed to quell all
