NOW Bali Editorial Team
Bali Goes Live ! The YouTube Channel Dedicated to Bali
The Bali Tourism Board has officially appointed Bali Go Live as Bali’s official video channel to promote the Island of the Gods using the popular digital platform YouTube, and the Bali Go Live website that is supported by solid social media content and regular postings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Linkedin. Bali Go Live
Water Palaces in the Age of Rajas
The original water garden, built in 1901 on the site, was called Kolam Dirah. It had been used by the old raja for exorcism rites, but the municipal follies put an end to all that. Last month I was interviewed for a French cultural television documentary about the Taman Sukasada water palace of the last
Club Tropicana Party at Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana
Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana has the new best place to spend sunset time. A new additional rooftop bar in Legian is ready to serve you with stylish drinks by the famous infinity swimming pool. Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana is pleased to launch the bigger series of Sunset Sip, Legian’s original series of tropical pool parties
Sofitel’s New ‘Cultural Experience’ Program Brings You Closer to Bali
Visitors to Bali are in for an authentic Balinese treat at Sofitel in Nusa Dua. The resort’s “Balinese Culture Programme” is carefully designed to introduce you to the rich culture of the Island of the Gods through a series of fun yet insightful activities. It’s a lovely experience that can serve to give every visitor
Beachwalk’s Summer Fashion Show
The hip Kuta shopping centre Beachwalk is set to hold its bi-annual fashion show titled “Summer Fashion Show” this June 18 at the centre’s Fountain Stage level 1. The fashion show, participated by the Beachwalk fashion brands, is going to be the sixth installation, highlighting Beachwalk’s FASHION STARTS HERE campaign, cementing the shopping centre as
Java Photography Tour for Avid Shutterbugs
This June 16-23, join professional photographers David Metcalf and Mark Rayner on a fantastic photography workshop and tour of Java where you will meet the wild horsemen of Mt Bromo, explore Yogyakarta and Borobudur, and attend the Ramayana ballet. Next it’s onto Malang, where you stay at the Tugu, one of the most beautiful historic
Rhythm and Motion: Blending Music and Massage
Rhythm and Motion, the world’s first fully immersive music-centric spa menu utilising amplified vibrations, pressures and patterns is set to launch soon at Rock Spa, located at Hard Rock Hotel Bali. The groundbreaking experience takes guests on a rhythmic massage journey — bass vibrations ripple through the massage table as treble beats come from above,
Refined Dining Experiences
Despite the huge rise in Bali’s food scene, which now bustles with all-day breakfast establishments, health cafes and niche dining spots, a fine dining experience remains a hard find. Fine dining requires impeccable service, polished furnishings, a unique dining atmosphere and, of course, food that stirs and stimulates the eyes, mounth and even mind of
Weekend at The Number One Beach Resort in The World
What better way to spend your weekend at the ‘Number One Beach Resort in the World’ by 2014 Condé Nast Traveler USA Edition. Not just another spectacular view, you will be accompanied by good food and free-flow wine hosted in beautifully furnished beachfront restaurant – Soleil. With the success of the Sunday Brunch, followed by
Diksa
Diksa or divya jnyana is a ceremony, aimed at enabling one to receive divine revelation from the gods in order to diminish dark mind and achieve perfectness — this is one of the Sapta Angga character purification goals. In Bali, the initiation ceremony is done with a rebirthing ritual called ‘seda raga’, to search the
Devdan Hit’s 1000 Shows
An impressive feat indeed from the Nusa Dua Theatre, who last month (April 2016) celebrated the 1000th showcase of their popular Devdan Show; their event was attended by 700 people, including government officials, acclaimed media and performing arts aficionados. The Devdan Show centres around two children who are lost in the jungles of Bali, where,
Grand Nikko’s “Steps to Freedom” Programme
Grand Nikko Bali has recently created a partnership with Inspirasia Foundation and Puspadi Bali to create the “Steps to Freedom” programme. This programme is dedicated to improve the quality of life of people with physical disabilities in Bali and Eastern Indonesia. Steps to Freedom aims to “Make a Life-Changing Contribution” by providing travellers with an
Escape to Villa Shinta Dewi
All roads in Bali basically go up and down volcanoes on the ridges with rivers flowing down in between creating beautiful landscapes. Ubud is very much defined by this pattern as many will know, with Sayan in the west and Tukad Patana in the East. Right in the middle running north from the centre of
