NOW Bali Editorial Team
Literary Fest Set for Ubud
The organisers of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) have just announced the full line up of authors who will be speaking at the 12th festival which is due to be held from 28 October until 1 November in Bali’s cultural capital, charming Ubud. This year’s literary fest will play host to 160 of the world’s
A Diva Lunch for Bali’s Children
On September 18th 2015, join the Bali Diva’s for a memorable Bali Diva Lunch at Cocoon Beach Club to raise awareness and funds for the Bali Children Foundation. The lunch, which starts at 12 noon, includes a welcome drink, a three course meal (a delicious choice for each course) and great entertainment. The cost is
Bali Adventure Skytours Launched
Bali Adventure Tours (BAT) has just recently launched Bali Adventure Skytours with the arrival of its new Eurocopter B2. Taking the adventure to new altitudes, the sky tours offer breathtaking ventures, charters and transfers around the island. Bali Adventure Skytours operates Bali’s first high-end Helicopter equipped with air conditioning, luxury leather interior and state-of-the-art internal
Maja Opens in Sanur
MAJA opened its new showroom and furniture collection in Sanur last month, showcasing a wide range of its fine products that include chairs, sofas, ottomans, tables, consoles, cabinets, armoires and pendant lamps. The collection uses natural, handcrafted materials such as hand-blown glass, hammered copper, and artisanal wood finishes. The showroom is an intimate atelier space,
Starbucks is Opening More Stores in Bali
It’s another day on the Island of the Gods, and we all need uber-good caffeine to start the day with. Currently operating in fourteen locations in Bali, iconic coffee brand Starbucks will soon be brewing its additional new stores in Bali. Everyone can now treat themselves to a perfectly handcrafted beverage, such as their popular Lattes
Australian Ambassador Visits Wianta’s Studio
Being an aficionado of the works of arts by Indonesian artists, the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Paul Grigson made an impromptu visit to renowned Balinese artist Made Wianta in his home studio in Denpasar on July 30. Accompanied by Consul General Majell Hind, Grigson had a guided tour by the celebrated artist himself, given a
Experience a Walk Through Visual Experience of Indonesia at Taksu Photo Gallery
A new photo gallery has opened in Ubud. Taksu Photo Gallery, the Ubud Centre for creative photography, is a walk through visual experience of Indonesia. Visitors can enjoy high definition TV with stunning images rotating all day long. The beautiful gallery space is enhanced by the stunning works of NOW! Jakarta contributor David Metcalf and
Showcasing Art at Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana
Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana proudly presents “Unusual Abstract Painting Exhibition: Secret of Nature Part II by Zulham Damanik” in collaboration with local Indonesian artists who believe that art is a portal for freedom and imagination. This is the second time that Zulham Damanik has exhibited at Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, and displays the artist’s undying
The Bali Boat by Potato Head Beach Club
When it comes to cool cocktail concoctions, Potato Head Beach Club never disappoints me. And now, embracing the local flavours and local produce, Bali’s leading entertainment name has come up with a number of new, innovative cocktails to help ease up the heat of the Bali sun. Among the new items on the beach club’s
I Hope You Are Hungry
This month we feature FOOD, so whet your appetites, get into the gym, pour the cocktails, and sharpen the carving knife; you are in the right place for the culinary experience of a lifetime. Paris, Rome, London and New York are the culinary capitals of the Western World we are told, with Sydney, Singapore and
Taking it Easy in Gili Trawangan
If escaping to an exotic island has been one of those things that you’ve dreamed about, here’s some good news: It’s easy to do. Let’s embark on an unforgettable tropical escape to a tiny island called Gili Trawangan. That’s right, immerse yourself in the beauty of Trawangan; watching the sun rise and set, and listening
Sultry Sunsets at Ku De Ta
As the day retires in Bali and the sun begins to set, there is a moment of visual magic: the battle between the light of the sun and the swallowing dark of night. The sky ignites in a fury of hues and colours for all to witness and Ku De Ta has got front row
One of a Kind
A rare extravagance is probably the right term to describe these items. Produced only in a very small number (maximum four pieces in a month), these leather bags, designed and painted by Balinese artist Ni Nyoman Sani, are a serious treat for women who know their bags. Not only that, to purchase one of these items
