NOW Bali Editorial Team
Sensatia Botanicals Releases New Maternity Care Collection
Once again utilising the restorative abilities of nature, Bali-born skincare and beauty brand Sensatia Botanicals releases a new line of products that cater to the specific needs of expecting mothers with their new Maternity Care collection. This new collection has been formulated with expecting mothers in mind, aimed at alleviating the specific skin conditions that
The Renowned Cucina Restaurant Reopens with a Major Glow Up
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has reopened its signature Cucina Restaurant with a fresh new concept. The revamped Cucina not only serves up a reimagined menu curated by recently-appointed Italian head chef, Patrizia Battolu but an invigorating new look that boasts a laidback yet vibrant ambience. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is not
Fly Bali Launches an All-New, Executive Private Plane Service
An executive private plane service in Bali is now available from Fly Bali, chartering travellers on their Beechcraft Super King Air 350i for round-the-clock flights to-and-from Bali and beyond. With its private helicopter services already catering to a strong demand of high-flyers on the island, offering charters, transfers and tours, Fly Bali has expanded their
Weaving the Ocean: Art Installation Turns Discarded Plastic Ropes into Refined Tapestry
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC), a Bali-based environmental NGO, has unveiled ‘Weaving the Ocean’, an art installation and exhibition by Indonesian artist, Ari Bayuaji, showcased at their Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur. The Coral Triangle Center has always made it its mission to continuously educate people about the oceans, and how to preserve and
Pierogi Pierogi Bali: An Authentic Polish Eatery Opens in Sanur
Besides being known as a tropical paradise famed as a holiday and leisure destination, revered for its rich culture, history and breathtaking landscapes, Bali has vastly grown into a culinary destination with endless new restaurants of various cuisines popping up across the island. Adding to the eclectic library of dining destinations is the first authentic
Tenkai at Padma Resort Legian Elevates Dining Experience with Japanese Nikkei Cuisine
Connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine will be ecstatic to know that Padma Resort Legian’s popular Japanese dining outlet has been revamped – now known as Tenkai Japanese Nikkei Restaurant – offering an exquisite mix of Peruvian Japanese cuisine, famously known as Japanese Nikkei. Nestled within Padma Resort Legian’s expansive 6.8-hectare grounds, Tenkai Japanese Nikkei Restaurant has
A Message from Janet DeNeefe: Founder & Director of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Dear Readers, The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we view and experience literature and community. It has reminded us of the deep value, and essential effect creative programming has on our society. It also challenged thousands of arts organizations like never before. At the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, we wanted to ensure we continued
Karma Kandara Returns with the Popular Wine-Paired Caliwine-ication Dinner
If you have yet been to one of Karma Kandara’s wildly-successful Caliwine-ication dinners, worry not! The luxurious five-star resort has announced the third iteration of the popular wine-paired dinner series, inviting culinary and wine connoisseurs on the island to enjoy an evening of indulgence. Following the rave reviews of the sold-out first two seasons of
Australian Supermodel of the Year 2023 Welcomes Indonesian Applicants
With a profound commitment to True Inclusiveness, Australian Supermodel of the Year is an annual beauty pageant-styled modelling competition and learning program based in Melbourne, Australia. Now, they are open to applicants from Indonesia to join the Australian Supermodel of the Year 2023. With a tagline of ‘With or without a Crown, You are always
Plan the Ultimate Romantic Proposal with Alila Villas Uluwatu’s Ring & Roses Package
Bali is blessed with its riches of naturally beautiful landscapes, sceneries and locations. It’s as if the island was made to be the ultimate place to plan the most romantic wedding proposals. One venue that would be the ideal choice for romantic proposals is the stunning Alila Villas Uluwatu, where they are offering the Ring
September’s Daily Docket: Bali Event and Activity Ideas, Monday to Sunday
Looking for something to do throughout the week? Whether you’re after a daily special, a unique weekly event or just some inspiration for an activity or destination, let our ‘Daily Docket’ help you. MONDAY Get Creative with a Milk & Latte Art Workshop (Ubud) Join the Milk & Latte Art Workshop at Seniman Coffee and
Ubud International Vegan Festival 2022 Coming in September
After two years of essentially no events happening on the island, we are beginning to see the much-anticipated return of large-scale festivals in Bali. Adding to the list is an upcoming festival that will surely excite vegan and vegetarian practitioners on the island – the Ubud International Vegan Festival 2022. Held across 3 days at
Maybank Marathon 2022 Winners Announced by Maybank Indonesia
This year, the annual Maybank Marathon made its highly-anticipated return to its in-person event, following its virtual event in 2021 with the last in-person race held in 2019, before the pandemic struck the world. On Sunday, 28 August 2022, Maybank Indonesia concluded the World Athletics’ ‘Elite’ label road race – Maybank Marathon 2022 – in
