NOW Bali Editorial Team
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
Bali Zoo Kids Festival
On the 3rd and 4th of October, 2015, Bali Zoo will be holding its second ever Kids Festival. With its new theme “Love. Conserve. Share.” the event aims to educate children about loving and conserving animals and sharing the news and awareness, whilst also giving them a fun recreational space to enjoy. The 2 days
Balinale 2015 to Feature Over 100 Films!
The final number of films selected for this year’s 9th edition reaches 100 titles up from 60 films in 2014. BALINALE received a record number of entries with over 300 from 42 countries adding to the challenge of completing the line-up with so many excellent movies to choose. To name a few: ‘Ode To My
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
