NOW Bali Editorial Team
Sunset Yoga Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa
Summer will be over soon, but the sunsets are here to stay – so let’s embrace the changing season with a special balance and wellness programme at Anantara Bali Uluwatu. Relish the personal freedom to find your own balance at the resort, engaging in rejuvenating wellness experiences or the pleasures of pure indulgence to suit
9 Secluded Venues in Bali to Get Away From It All
Many are in love with Bali, but not necessarily the crowds. If you are one these people, or you simply feel like taking time off from the island’s hustle and bustle or crowded pools, then we’ve got news for you: We know just where to go! So kick back, relax, and get away from it
Waterbom Bali Unveils New Attractions
One of Kuta’s attractions, Waterbom Bali has recently unveiled two new features to entertain the island’s fun seekers: The open-concept ThaItalian theatre kitchen restaurant and FlowRider surfing machine. Upon entering the restaurant you are greeted with smells of exotic food, a light breeze and a homey feel. The space is cozy, but grand in the
Century Old Ceremonies
We’re sure you already know that Balinese culture and beliefs date back centuries. Religion is inseparable from everyday life, from simple daily rituals to grand temple festivals. No opportunity is lost to worship their gods in an unending series of ceremonies; mantras are chanted endlessly. Barong Procession in Baturiti In Baturiti, one of Bali’s most
6 Beaches Off The Beaten Track
It’s easy to get disheartened when you are constantly disturbed by the din and activity of one of Bali’s overcrowded beaches. Sometimes, all you want is to escape the crowds and get away to a truly secluded beach. On hearing of a few such beaches from a local friend, I jumped at the opportunity to
11 Destinations That Will Show your ‘Real Bali’
We travel to experience something different, to go places our friends haven’t been and regale them with our tales when we get back. In Bali, while well-known spots like Kuta, Seminyak, and Ubud bring in millions of visitors each year, some of the lesser-known ones have minimal visitors, plenty to do, and much-needed peace and
Young Indonesian Stars Take Stage At Westin Bali
On Friday, 16th October 2015, delight in an evening of feel good music with Indonesian Stars Citra Scholastika and Bastian Steel at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali’s Mangupura Hall. This amazing charity concert is part of their annual dedication to UNICEF’s Check Out For Children campaign. Known for her distinctive jazzy vocal, Citra Scholastika
Sheraton’s Halloween Freeletics
Join Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort for their special Halloween Freeletics event at 6.00am on Saturday, 31st October 2015. Freeletics is a unique and trending workout method that focuses wholly on high-intensity, bodyweight-based exercise, and you are invited to take part in a 60-minute Freelectics session on Halfway Beach (part of Kuta beach). The event is
Hog Wild’s Hand Cut Fries
Having recently celebrated their rebranding party, Hog Wild in Bali is where patrons come from all over to enjoy that perfect combo of fun ambience meets great food and service. While the restaurant is famous for their pork ribs and brutal martinis (they’re just so delicious), I find Hog Wild in Bali’s Hand Cut Fries
Biwa’s Annual Charity Bazaar 2015
BIWA (Bali International Women’s Association) is holding its annual Charity Bazaar at Lotte Mart on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai 222X this 4 October from 9am until 5pm. Around 200 stalls are planned to offer a great variety of merchandise and food, with entertainment from spectacular music and dance performances and a number of attractive prizes
Petani’s Florale
When it comes to beverages, Ubud is known for concoctions of ‘whatever fruits and vegetables’ served in a glass. Some of them taste good, but most of the time they’re just too healthy that it’s a chore to drink them. But one place in Ubud knows just how to make that perfect ‘Ubud’ blend. Petani
Bali Pink Ribbon Fun Run
Bali Pink Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and be the information and support centre for breast cancer patients and survivors in the local community. Every year in October, Bali Pink Ribbon holds a Fun 5 KM Walk to celebrate breast cancer awareness month and raise funds.
Putting Things in Proportion
Did you know that a Balinese house is built directly in proportion to the size of its owner? If you visit an absolutely traditional Balinese house, you will discover a lot of really logical things and many meaningful ones too. (But of course finding a traditional house is getting much harder!). First of all a
