
Purifying Body & Soul
While Mertasari beach is pretty much unknown to visitors, it’s quite popular among the locals of Bali. Compared with more well known beaches in Sanur, Mertasari’s light brown sands attract far less tourists. Mertasari beach is located at the southern end of the Sanur coast and lies side by side with a mangrove forest which
When The Balinese Go to The Sea
The Balinese have an ambiguous attitude toward the sea. The sea opens to the exterior world and is therefore threatening and promising at once. Deadly grubug (diseases) arrive from the sea, sent to the island, as people say, by the evil king Jero Gede Mecaling. All around the island’s coast are small altars from which
Banned : Building on Beaches
One of my favourite things in life, which I’m sure I share with many of you, is simply walking along a beach. There is something so peaceful about the lapping of the waves when the sea is gentle, and so powerful when the surf is crashing in. Both are reminders that nature is our preferred
Luscious Okalicious
In the name of hedonistic Bali coastal living, nothing beats a delicious, cooling cocktail enjoyed beachfront! An awesome concoction by Padma Resort Legian’s S.K.A.I Beach Club, Okalicious is an interesting mix of Bacardi light, Blue Curacao, Peach monin, lime juice, mint leaves, tonic water, and bitters. The brilliant colours of the cocktail add the refreshing
Haze Beach Club Grand Launch
Hailing from Manila, Philippines the hugely popular Club Haze has touched down in Bali with Haze Beach Club. Taking up 10,000m2 in The Bay, Nusa Dua, the new beach club houses three different concepts: Vault Sports and Cigar Bar, Crystal Super Lounge and the beautiful outdoor pool area complete with a Thai restaurant. This exciting

Four Points Announces Opening
This 15 July 2015 Four Points by Sheraton Bali will be officially opening its doors in Kuta. This will be the first Four Points hotel in the country and Starwood’s seventh property in Bali. Situated on Jalan Benesari, a mere 5 minute walk from Kuta beach, Four Points is adding a new level of style
Bali Unite
From Friday July 31st to Sunday August 2nd, a beautiful stretch of black-sand beach in Karangasem, East Bali will transform into an international music celebration. Bali Unite is a three-day experience that welcomes festival goers to enjoy a mix of world-renowned and favourite local artists. There will be inspiring yoga and wellness classes, workshops focusing
Emirates Makes Bali 146th Global Destination
The Dubai air carrier Emirates has officiated its Bali route by landing its EK 398 flight from Dubai on the island’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport last month. The flight inaugurated the airline’s Bali service, adding Bali as their 146th global destination. “Bali is one of the world’s popular holiday destinations, making the island
“Perspectives” By Michael Johnsey at Pullman Bali
Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana is currently putting on a photography exhibition, “Perspectives” by UK-born photographer Michael Johnsey. Taking place at the hotel’s lobby and corridor, the exhibition was launched early last month, and is open for the public from 3 June – 2 August 2015. Michael’s love of photography began in his early teens, although
El Kabron Celebrates 4 Years of Good Times
On Sunday June 7th 2015, the famous Spanish restaurant and cliff top club, El Kabron, celebrated its 4th anniversary – cementing its place as one of Bali’s top dining and nightlife venues. The grand celebration was an amalgamation of everything you look for in a Bali party: views of the ocean, a gorgeous sunset, an
For The People, The Environment and The Birds
The Begawan Foundation was born in 2001, founded by a couple Debbie and Bradley Gardner, who were also the creators of Begawan Giri Estate, however their efforts to conserve nature and take care of people’s health and education took place long before the establishment of the foundation. NOW!Bali had a wonderful meeting with Bradley

The ‘Old Fashioned’ Sling Bar
Sling Bar, found on the mezzanine above the opulent Plantation Grill at Double-Six Hotel, Seminyak, is truly a hidden gem. It holds an ambience and class that has long been forgotten in this modern age, an old charm that pays homage to days long gone… I want to take you back 90 years, back to 1920’s
“White Magic Sunsets” Returns to Kuta Beach
Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort launches its 2015 “White Magic Sunsets”, its popular series of nu-disco pool parties that has redefined Kuta-style entertainment for Bali locals, trendsetters and visitors to the area. These music-focused, poolside events featuring sounds from the 70’s and 80’s will be held Sunday afternoons to welcome the gorgeous Bali sunsets starting in