NOW Bali Editorial Team
7 Places to Dine with Nature Abound in Bali
While exploring Bali, one of the important components that define an enjoyable trip is having good food with excellent views. From the appetising menus served in spectacular settings with striking interiors and brilliant architecture, to the warm friendly Balinese hospitality that spoils you, we’ve highlighted several dining establishments that takes your dining experience to the
Amicale Lunch at Padma Resort Ubud
Chaîne members and guests escaped busy, balmy downtown Bali to enjoy the coolness and tranquilly in the highlands of Ubud. Through full length glass windows of the restaurant at the new luxury property, Padma Resort Ubud, the view overlooking over the lush valley and jungle beyond was spectacular. Guests mingled savoring mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres included
Jemme’s Birthstone of August
Jemme is sparkling green this month, as the jewellery brand celebrates the birthstone of August through yet another of its exquisite Peridot collection. The lime, green, gentle Peridot gem, the August birthstone is associated with less tangible qualities of peace, good fortune and happiness. The mellow glow of the Peridot, a soft, light green under
No Boundaries at Balinale Film Festival 2016
Bali International Film Festival, also known as BALINALE, closes submissions and commences the programming season with a record number of over 300 films including 176 short films, 70 full length features, and 59 documentaries, representing over a record number of 55 countries. In an effort to promote the growth of Indonesian Cinema, BALINALE has provided
Legian Beach Festival 2016
More than just sand and sun, Legian sits perfectly amid Kuta and Seminyak and offers an irreplaceable taste of paradise. From inspiring arts and crafts, dining experiences, to catching the waves, Legian is acknowledged to be one of Bali’s liveliest and most vibrant areas. As the name ‘Legian’ means ‘sweet’ in Balinese, in its 9th
Sanur Village Festival 2016 is ‘Tat Twam Asi’
For more than ten years now, The Sanur Village Festival (SVF) has been a community-focused event that brings people of all walks of life together for 5 days of festivities in the peaceful coastal village. This year’s SVF holds the theme “Tat Twam Asi”, meaning “I am you, You are me” in Sanksrit, aimed to
John Fawcett: Restoring Sight to the Blind
One of the critical problems directly associated with Indonesia’s impoverished is cataracts that leads to blindness; around three million Indonesians are affected by this, not just a dimming of their vision, but actual, total blindness. This means that the cataracts they have develop to such an extent that they are actually blocking people’s vision completely
Strengthen The Commitment to Support a Clean and Green Bali, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Quiksilver Indonesia Hold Bali’s Big Eco Weekend 2016
Bali, the ‘Island of the Gods’, is the gateway for most tourists visiting Indonesia and is also a popular destination for domestic tourism. Spurred on by the concerning amount of rubbish in Bali, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) and Quiksilver Indonesia (QS) took real action in helping to keep Bali beaches clean and green by initiating
Jazz Market By The Sea is Back!
Jazz Market by The Sea, the cultural and community based festival, returns for its 6th year. The three-day festival, well-known for bringing local traditions and modern elements together, will take place from August 19 – 21, from 2pm to 11pm at Taman Bhagawan. During the three-day festivity, visitors will get a multi-coloured potpourri of live
Merdeka! Indonesia Celebrates 71 Years of Independence
August 17 is a date that will be celebrated by all people from the Indonesian archipelago as the date marks the 71st anniversary of the country’s independence. During the day, celebrations will take place from the westernmost tip of Indonesia’s Aceh to the easternmost of Papua, with people taking part in flag raising ceremonies and
Epic Epicurean Evening at The Legian
In high celebration of The Legian Bali’s 20th Anniversary, the resort will hold another one of its exclusive ‘four hands’ dinners welcoming Daniel Sia, Founder and Executive Chef of Disgruntled Chef, Singapore this 5th of August at the resort’s The Restaurant. Joining Chef Sia is The Legian’s own Executive Chef Luke MacLeod, and this duo
9 Amazing Ways To Explore Bali’s Great Outdoors
What can you do in Bali to connect to nature, de-stress, and get some fresh air? Lots! From exploring the jungles to tubing down a hidden canyon, you’ll learn that there’s more to the beautiful nature of Bali than just simple sightseeing. CYCLING UBUD This is the kind of adventure that takes you to some
Ultimate Foodies Getaway
September 2016 marks the beginning of “The Ultimate Foodies Getaway”, a photo contest with an epic prize true to its name! “The Ultimate Foodies Getaway” is indulgence at its very best, inviting gastronomes on an amazing culinary journey through Bali over 4 days and 3 nights. Winners of this photo contest will be treated like
