NOW Bali Editorial Team
Looking Lovingly at Penjor
I sweep past the pretty penjor (woven banner) and pretty aprons in the shrine holes on my house gate and can only think of dogs slaughtered in the name of God 3 April 2015: An historic Friday Today is both tenth full moon and Good Friday — it’s very rare that these two holy days
Gym Time
W RETREAT & SPA BALI – SEMINYAK The aptly named fitness centre of W Bali, FIT is the playground for the Seminyak’s fashionable crowd to get that hot, red carpet ready body. FIT’s state-of-the-art workout facility comes equipped with elliptical cross trainers, free weights and high-tech machines. Located on the same level as the AWAY®
Exquisite Affair at KAYUPUTI
Bright and decadent, tables covered in white cloth, glisteningly clean wine glasses already laid out, the Kayuputi Restaurant in the St.Regis Bali Resort was ready to welcome the island’s most prestigious international food and wine appreciation society, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, for a Saturday luncheon. Diners sat at the beautifully prepared dining area, doused in
Petitenget Roof Libation
The emerging Luna Roof Bar at L Hotel is designed to be a lively social scene for party-goers to enjoy a great night out. Sip thirst quenchers or Doctor Cocktail’s flavoured cocktails from their extensive beverage list, with a dedicated array of concoctions created just for the ladies too. At Luna, there’s a cocktail, wine,
Party On at Potato Head
If you haven’t heard of Potato Head Beach Club, you’ve probably been living under a rock for too long! This is one of Bali’s most happening spots, from when it opens at 11am to its early morning closure at 2am, this beach club is buzzing with good people and great vibes. As you walk into
Think Globally Buy Locally
This is a lifestyle shop that offers unique pieces for your body, home, lovers, and friends. Cave and Cove’s distinct inventory spans the globe – Canada to Afghanistan, Belgium to Java in Indonesia. Featuring items from small production houses and creative individuals, Cave and Cove focuses on craftsmanship and quality. Amidst on-trend items, the shop
Bali Treasures
Renowned in Bali and beyond for their jaw-dropping treasures, fine jewellery brand Jemme, is the island’s go-to store for all things that sparkle. Recently having streamlined their collection into six signature ranges, this jeweller has made it even easier to covet each sublime piece. Showcasing a kaleidoscope of colour in the gemstone and diamond collection,
Be Playful
Here’s a fashion brand that is synonymous to women who believe that looking good is feeling good, for fashion seekers, for ‘it girls’, for fearless lovers, for first dates, for dancing solo, for working hard and playing harder. The brand is a playful, creative, fashion driven, clothing, accessories, body products and home ware brand for
Must-visit Sartorial Haven
In news that will make Bali style hunters and those in-the-fashion-know here clap their hands with glee and anticipation, the one and only womenswear brand Little Joe Woman by Gail Elliott has made its way to the shores of the island. Opening its doors on Jalan Petitenget in Seminyak, the slick, contemporary boutique is set
Biowear Bali: ‘I AM NOT PLASTIC’
As tourism is Bali’s biggest industry, it’s of utmost importance that it remains a place visitors enjoy coming to. However, with the lack of proper waste management systems and poor environmental education, Bali suffers from littering, overflowing landfills and rivers and beaches lined with rubbish. Plastic is by far the most common material found in
A Fusion of Art, Memory, and Luxury
In 1923, Walter Spies, a Russian born German painter arrived in Java. After four years of living in Jogjakarta, in 1927, the handsome painter started a life in Ubud. At his house in Campuhan, Ubud and later at his mountain house in Iseh, Karangasem, Spies completed a collection of special and distinctive paintings. He would
Ice-Cold Beer is Here to Stay
You may not know it, but Bali just averted a serious disaster: the banning of beer sales in minimarts and small outlets and informal sellers! This was proposed by the Minister of Trade to safeguard Indonesian youth from intoxication due to the ready availability of beer in the many thousands of minimarts, all over the
Fit Vacation
A holiday is a time to celebrate; and all of us really make the most of it. We eat, we drink, we over indulge and before we know it, we end up feeling (and probably looking, too) like bloated whales by the time it’s all over. And while many find shopping a fun ‘exercise’, it
