NOW Bali Editorial Team
THARA Kitchen & Bar Serves Up Delectable International Fare in Canggu
THARA Kitchen & Bar is a new dining destination in the bustling Canggu neighbourhood, tucked within the chic Chesa Canggu boutique hotel. Boasting a casual yet elegant venue, this sleek modern restaurant welcomes guests to indulge in a fusion of Western and international culinary creations. THARA Kitchen & Bar prides itself on serving an appetising
Taman Ujung Water Palace: The Garden at the End
Taman Ujung Sukasada is one of these historical sites. Often referred to as the ‘Water Palace’, it is in some ways a modern puri, or royal palace, built by the last ‘official’ King of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik. Serving under the title of Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, the king reigned from 1908 to 1950,
The Revamped AYANA Farm Reopens with New Guest Experiences
Encompassing two hectares of AYANA Bali’s vast 90-hectare integrated resort, the reconceptualised AYANA Farm has reopened following months of production system and infrastructure improvements. As an organic sanctuary and educational centre that provides the resort with its wide-ranging high-quality produce, AYANA Farm allows guests to partake in traditional sustainable farming methods. The reimagined edible botanical
Stay for 3 Nights, Pay for 2 Nights at Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
Nestled on a quiet coastline in South Kuta, the beachfront Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali boasts a serene haven ideal for vacationing families seeking a fun-filled stay with various exciting activities and kid-friendly facilities. Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali currently has an enticing promotion on offer: ‘Extend A Night On Us’ (Stay 3 Nights, Pay
SoleFamily Bali’s Mission to Open a Pioneering Outreach Centre in North Bali
To residents of Bali and regular visitors to the island, the name Solemen Indonesia surely is one that many will recognise. Founded in 2011 by a group of dedicated and compassionate people, Solemen Indonesia has worked tirelessly to provide health and medical care to the poor and marginalised who otherwise struggle to get the help
Bali Children and Kartika Soekarno Foundations Give Balinese Children a Brighter Future
For over two decades, the Kartika Soekarno Foundation (KSF) has strived to ensure that the lives of Indonesian children in remote and impoverished villages experience an ideal first thousand days of life since the foundation’s establishment in 1998. Upholding the ethos of Gotong Royong, a mutual cooperation where communities come together and women empower each
Celebrate Independence Day with a Beachfront Feast at Ikan Restaurant
On Thursday, 17 August 2023, Indonesia celebrates its 78th Independence Day! In commemoration of this special occasion, the exquisite beachfront Ikan Restaurant at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has prepared a sumptuous feast by its talented Chef de Cuisine, Fajar Kurniawan. Held from 6.30pm onwards, guests are invited to savour the tantalising culinary offerings
Penampahan Galungan: Preparations and Purifications
Note: There are images of slaughtered animals and a pig over a fire, if this kind of subject matter upsets you, please be aware. It starts suddenly in the middle of the night, while people are sound asleep. It sounds like the wailing of a milk-lusting baby. But the wailing soon dies out into a
Battle of the Baristas 2023 Crowns Indonesia’s Most Skilled and Innovative Barista
After two months of intense competition, Battle of the Baristas 2023, Indonesia’s biggest sustainable and plant-based barista competition crowned its winner during the grand finale event on Friday, 21 July 2023 at Expat. Roasters Surabaya. Following the first online round of the competition on 15 May 2023 and the live semi-finals round which took place
Summer Solstice Fest 2023: Kuta Social Club Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Mamaka by Ovolo’s premier rooftop pool club, Kuta Social Club, reaches a new milestone as they celebrate their first anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Kuta Social Club is pulling out all the stops as they present Summer Solstice Fest 2023, a three-day event full of festivities. Taking place from 25 to 27 August 2023, Summer
The Newly-Opened BELLA Brings Vibrant Mediterranean Flavours to Berawa
The bustling Berawa neighbourhood houses some of the most eclectic dining destinations on the island and now a new player has entered the fold as the recently-opened BELLA brings lively Mediterranean flair to the area’s ever-growing culinary scene. The new restaurant presents guests with flavours that cover the entire Mediterranean coast and everything in between.
Slide into Waterbom Bali’s Newly Opened ‘Oasis Gardens’
This August marks the official opening of the highly-anticipated new area at Waterbom Bali, Oasis Gardens, welcoming four new thrilling slides, a new restaurant and an inviting lagoon pool. Since it opened in 1993, this tropical waterpark has retained its reputation as a family-favourite destination in Bali, and what better way to celebrate their 30th
Alila Villas Uluwatu’s Opulent Oasis on a Cliff’s Edge
Situated on a dramatic perch on the cliffs of Uluwatu, with sweeping views of the dazzling Indian Ocean is one accommodation that is without a doubt the epitome of luxury. This picturesque oasis presents itself as a private sanctuary in an exquisitely designed destination, this is Alila Villas Uluwatu. On our latest Room Raider, we’ll
