NOW Bali Editorial Team
Rockin’ Vacations are Not Just for Adults
Family holidays always translate to lots of fun for kids at Hard Rock Hotel Bali! Designed especially for family with children ages 4 – 12 years old, the Kids Suite features one deluxe master bedroom with King Size bed, LCD TV and mini HiFi, en-suite bathroom with bathtub, shower and WC facilities, one living room
The Best Things to do in Bali
A year ago Trip Advisor’s 100 Best Things to do in Bali only had TWO genuinely Balinese things on it, the rest were western lifestyle nonsense including glass-bottomed boats, camel rides and bungee jumping. I wrote to them and asked them to think again, and wrote to every hotel I know asking them to ignore Trip
Music for the Soul
With new bars and clubs popping up all the time, the music scene in Bali is taking a huge turn. Big DJs are flown in to blast their beats at midnight dancers, house and electronic music reverberating around the flashing dance floors. This isn’t for everyone though – some of us prefer the old school
Escaping Poverty
This month, NOW! Bali speaks to David Booth, founder of East Bali Poverty Project, to hear his story and learn more about the works of this fantastic foundation. David was born into a poor family in England. At school, he worked hard and kept on thinking how he could make his life better. With his
Detox And Retox
DETOX AND RETOX A fully-stocked bar in a spa? This is like an escape within an escape. It’s easy to love CHILL Bar, hidden inside AWAY Spa at W Bali. Offering the healthiest concoctions (alcoholic, of course), the bar is designed to exude a relaxing ambiance; you can bask in the sun or under the
Ubud Eclectic Fusion – Dinner With a View
Salmon Carpaccio Looking out over Ubud’s luscious, almost untouched, Sayan Valley, where sweeping views of tropical jungle fall down to the Ayung River far below, Sayan House is an almost perfect place to enjoy a beautiful meal. Created in a colonial style house, the restaurant occupies many nooks and crannies, so that each separate area
Chaine des Rotisseurs : BALI OUTRÉ-MER
Although the dining scene in Bali holds some truly magnificent venues- hosting Michelin star chefs, artistes de cuisine and wine cellars galore – at times one must gain new insight and inspiration from the rest of the world. Even for members of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious food
Bali Food Safari
Bali Food SafariBali’s dining scene has exploded over the last few years, bringing with it exciting and innovative cuisine, trendy and happening spaces, eclectic concepts and more. Although, with this vast repertoire of culinary choices the island holds, it can leave eager diners lost in a sea of choice. Bali Food Safari is the solution
Kitchen Meliwis
If you’re looking for that Sunday brunch destination in Tuban, head over to Meliwis Kitchen in H Sovereign Hotel. With an extensive international buffet to choose from, an array of healthy juices, tied together with some fun theatrics of their live cooking stations, this brunch choice is perfect for a weekend get together with family
Kamasan Redefined
Teja stands tall – almost as tall as his iconic paintings. His serious nature allows for no frivolity and he is a man of few words – his words and whimsy are reserved for his art. Even though he was born in Tuban, his familial roots are from Klungkung – the home of Kamasan. This
An Afternoon in Perancak
How far would one go just to experience a beautiful sunset? I’ll tell you how far I went: 100km away from Bali’s busy southern hub, headed for west to Perancak Village in Negara in Jembrana Regency! Quiet and isolated on Bali’s western tip, Perancak Village sits at the mouth of Perancak River, where its waters
Creating Your Own Fragrance
Now here is something different that one can do while on holiday in Bali! With many essential oils being made or produced in Bali and all around Indonesia, the island provides you with the unique opportunity to make or find your very own scent. I recently made my own unique fragrance with the attentive help
We Have Something “CRABBY” To Tell You
You won’t be needing your knife and fork for this meal! Crabs are clawing their way up The Stones Hotel every Thursday at the Big Fish Bar & Grill. Get stuck into a potful of delicious crab cooked in various cooking styles; Louisiana cajun crab, Crab thermidor, Singapore chili crab or black pepper crab. These
