NOW Bali Editorial Team
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
What is it about the joy of discovery that thrills us so? Why do we get excited to reach the top of a mountain, the bottom of the sea, the depths of the forest, the middle of the plains? I guess it goes back to our original, almost forgotten, bond with nature. Our primeval being
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND in BALI?
Every week visitors and residents are eager to see what’s happening on this exciting little island called Bali. So, here we present ‘What’s On This Weekend’, featuring highlight events that you need to check out. Friday 29 July 2016 Wayang Bocor at Potato Head Beach Club Potato Head Beach Club brings something new to
Celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day at Festival Merdeka 2016
On the 17th of August 2016, Indonesia celebrates its 71st year of Independence! A proud day for all Indonesians, as they raise their flags and enjoy a day of revelries, games and good times with friends, families and communities. This year, at The Bay Bali, a beachfront dining and entertainment complex in Nusa Dua, a
Holiday at The Sanctoo
Adjacent to the famous Bali Zoo, The Sanctoo Villa opened its doors earlier this year to the discerning visitors to Bali. And to welcome the holiday, The Sanctoo is holding a truly special getaway called ‘The Sanctoo Holiday’, where you get to enjoy living in this luxurious property for three days and two nights (use
Summer Fashion that Beats the Heat
If you’re not feeling suitably attired on your arrival at Potato Head Beach Club, worry not, for the beach club has its own on-site boutique, Escalier! Here, the downtown Seminyak fashion-conscious hunt for that ‘beat-the-heat’ summer outfit will surely be found. Housing leading brands such as Mara Hoffman, Maison Kitsuné, Ala Champ, and Undercover,
The Spa at Legian Bali
Handcrafted massage oils created with indigenous plants and natural aromas found in the surrounding landscape infuse all four double and two single beachfront spa treatment rooms at The Spa at The Legian Bali with a holistic, calming ambience. The world’s most reputable and effective spa products including Ila, Ren and Voya optimize specialised treatments while
Rama Sita Spa
Griya Santrian invites you to reconnect with nature at their newly opened luxury hideaway for wellness, the Rama Sita Spa. Comprising of 3 spa villas in the Ayodya Pavilion, with double rooms The Rama, The Sita and The Laksmana, this sanctuary offers spa rituals, body and facial therapies. The separate Alengka pavilion provides areas for
I’m Inspired, I Inspire
Hundreds of volunteers from across Indonesia are gathering in Nusa Dua on August 8 to visit the elementary schools that are scattered in the area of the island to hold their Kelas Inspirasi, or inspiration class. The volunteers are very excited to welcome back the third chapter of Kelas Inspirasi Bali themed “Inspiring Nusa”. Nusa
Coastal Cool Footwear by Jasmine Elizabeth
Jasmine Elizabeth is a labour of love, having been established on the vibrantly creative island of the gods in 2015. The Jasmine Elizabeth woman is dynamic, strong, smart and self-confident. With this idea in mind, the brand was conceived by passionate designer Agie Purwa and her talented, handpicked shoe artisans, to create foot couture for
Wayang Bocor Art to Take at Potato Head
This July 29, Potato Head Beach Club is bringing to its premises Wayang Bocor, a new take on a traditional Indonesian art form by one of Indonesia’s most celebrated contemporary artists Eko Nugroho. Created by Nugroho in 2008, Wayang Bocor was inspired by the traditional Javanese puppet shows where performers cast shadows against a large
MÉTIS Is Planning a Special Event, But It’s All a Secret
MÉTIS Lounge, adjoined to MÉTIS Restaurant, is bringing something special to Bali’s entertainment scene – but it’s all a surprise as the venue remains hush-hush over the details of what is building up to be a highly anticipated event. All we, and the eager-to-know Bali crowds, have been given is this teaser picture below, but
Bali’s Beauty on a Canvas: An Exhibition by Theo Zantman
Theo Zantman is a highly original artist and one of the very few painters that has the ability to feel and to paint the atmosphere of Bali with talent and authenticity. Through his work, Zantman captures and enhances the spiritual splendours of the natural Balinese surroundings and even strengthens the beauty of the island. Zantman’s
‘Music of the Night’ at Padma
Opera and Classical Music Come to Bali With many people coming to Bali for the island lifestyle and a good dose of local culture, rarely do you expect to have opera and an orchestra gracing the shores of the island. In a night that will surely be remembered, the Padma Hotels Group brings ‘Music of the
