NOW Bali Editorial Team
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
Multi-Instrumental Artist French Kiwi Juice Set to Perform at The Lawn Canggu
Music connoisseurs and concert-goers on the island will be thrilled to know that the renowned French multi-instrumentalist, singer and musician from the city of Tours, French Kiwi Juice (FKJ), is set to perform at the popular leisure destination, The Lawn Canggu, Bali. On Friday, 28 July 2023, The Lawn Canggu presents yet another exciting musical
Out for a Family Adventure: Best Outdoor Family Activities in Bali
One of the best things about Bali is that it offers a whole host of outdoor experiences, great for children and adults alike. With its rugged and mountainous landscape filled with verdant forests, down to the coastline where white sands and sparkling seas await, the island is one giant playground for the adventurous soul. There
Savour the Comfort of Hamabe Restaurant’s New Shabu-Shabu Indulgence
Revel in an exquisite dining experience at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, where the five-star destination has unveiled a brand-new indulgence at its celebrated Hamabe Restaurant. Diners craving a comforting and warm meal can head to Hamabe Restaurant, where the venue’s latest addition serves up the lip-smacking Japanese hot pot dining experience, shabu-shabu. A
The New Rüsters Bakery Serves Up Danish Delights
On the outskirts of Ubud, just a five-minute drive out of town, nestled in a corner overlooking the vast rice fields and distant forests, one will find Rüsters. Home to a restaurant-café, coffee roastery, pottery studio and premium concept store, Rüsters has really established itself as a local favourite, inviting diners, artisans and guests to
Flight Club Brings a New Dining Experience to Bali Airport’s International Terminal
Travellers preparing to fly abroad from Bali can indulge in a brand-new dining destination at Ngurah Rai International Airport’s international departure terminal. The recently-opened Flight Club Bali provides travellers with tantalising international cuisine with a local twist in a hybrid lounge concept. The brainchild of Plaza Premium Group, Flight Club is renowned as an innovative
