NOW Bali Editorial Team
Riding The Bull– Bali Style
Have you ever been to a place where teams of tame buffaloes (kerbau pepadu) are dressed up like kings or lions and raced around a dirt track pulling highly decorative little carts? These carts bear jockeys. The brave jockeys stand up like heroes and push their charges to greater speeds. The less brave sit down
Dressing To Dine A La Paul Ropp
Restaurants that have labeled their dress code as casual may lead diners to believe that the door is left wide open. Yet, as a diner out on the town, keep in mind that when a fine dining restaurant mentions casual, their “casual” expectations are much higher than those of your typical Saturday afternoon on the
Bold Statement Bags
Purses and handbags have become a common fixture for the modern woman. And for today’s femme fatales who believe that there is no better spot than being at the top by looking good, the statement bags by Sabbatha will surely tickle their fancy. Made from genuine leather, the bags made by this Indonesian fashion brand
Exceptional Balinese Craftmanship
From necklaces to earrings, rings to bracelets, the artist-made jewellery of UC Silver & Gold is bold and daring with show-stopping, intricate details. They are enchanting to behold with gentle curves, natural forms, silver, gold, sparkling gems, and anywhere in between. The pieces show exceptional craftsmanship that showcase the skills of the highly talented Balinese
Vietura Hits One Year
The clinical aesthetic realm known as Vietura, celebrated its first year of operation last month. During the 12-month period, the aesthetic centre has established a reputation as the place for aesthetic services, from skin health and intensive routines, signature natural facelifts, weight management, to acne, cellulite, laser hair removal and skin pigmentation treatments. Vietura teams
Zen Family Spa & Reflexology Arrives In Bali
ZEN Family Spa & Reflexology has recently opened its doors to those seeking total rejuvenation within an upscale spa retreat. Inspired by ancient meditation wisdom, ZEN believes that a spa should unfold the best moments of life, that ‘ZEN’ is a way of being. It is the absolute peace of mind that aims to capture
Rob Peetom Opens in Beachwalk Bali
After more than 3 years of success in Petitenget, Rob Peetom opens his second salon in the popular seaside mall, Beachwalk Bali. Bringing a new level of beauty back into Kuta, the new salon features numerous services from body spa, facials and of course hair treatments, including a separate barber section for men. The new
A Spa Kind of Life
Spas come in all shapes and sizes and don’t we love it! It seems that the spa craze just keeps getting bigger and better and now the award-winning Cocoon Medical Spa has opened a sister branch in Ubud. Conversely, the award-winning Maya Resort and Spa has just opened a new, bigger and grander sister property
Indulge Your Imagination with Art
One of the reasons I was inspired to come over to Bali was to soak in all of the knowledge I could regarding the fascinating Balinese culture. And as I went along visiting as many historical places as I could manage and talking to the indigenous people, it was brought to my attention to visit
A Hole in One: Golfing in Paradise
Golf, around the world, is a sport of leisure and luxury – whether you’re playing in the biting winds of St. Andrews’ Old Course in Scotland or under the blistering sun of now Dubai’s many desert courses. Golfing in Bali however, brings a whole new meaning to the game and Bali National Golf Club is
Pura Luhur Candi Narmada
Bali is known as the island of a thousand temples. I couldn’t agree more as temples might be the easiest thing to find on the island. For a start, every Hindu family on the island has a sacred compound with shrines inside; shrines where the spirits of their ancestors reside, shrines for the spirit of
Still Worthy of Your Bucket List?
Bali used to be pretty close to the top of many people’s “bucket list” along with African safaris, skydiving, whale watching and visiting Macchu Pichu. As it swiftly transforms from cultural destination to western playground, that is changing. The desire to visit just another beach-club-resort-mall-bar-scene is diminishing and those high value, low impact cultural tourists
Balinese Dogs
Have you ever seen a Balinese dog? I am sure you must have. These small, ugly animals are everywhere. They lurk in every corner in groups of four or five, peering at you in defiance with their small beady eyes, their tails jigging in the air. If you are, like myself, a white-skinned Caucasian, they
