NOW Bali Editorial Team
Bali Island School’s Career Day: Inspiring the Next Generation
From a young age, children already feel the pressure of that daunting question, “What do you want to be when your grow up?” Of course, adults know that careers can fluctuate and there is no fixed answer to this question, but for a young mind eager to discover themselves and dream of their future this
Johnnie Walker Auctions Collector’s Edition Bottles to Help Struggling Tourism Communities
Johnnie Walker, one of the world’s leading Scotch Whisky Brand encourages the people of Indonesia to keep hopes high and keep moving forward through these hard times. They’ve done this through auctioning two bottles of the brand’s The Walkers Collector’s Edition, with the proceeds donated to Kopernik, a leading NGO based in Bali, to help
Savour Avec Amour at Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran This Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, the iconic Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran welcomes love-struck couples to a starry night filled with affection as they’ve put together romantic dining experiences to celebrate the day of love and Savour Avec Amour. Treat your loved ones to a night to remember this Valentine’s Day, whether you’re
A Peek into the Living Art Studio, La Cabana Dijiwa Villa
Not often does an accommodation consider the needs of the artist, the painter, the creative. To create a sanctuary for such a guest, well, perhaps you have to be one yourself. This seems to have been the case for Alexa Aguila Genoyer, an artist and painter, who made herself a home that could keep her
Bali Welcomes First International Tourists as Airlines Restart Services Direct to Bali Airport
This February, Bali welcomes its first batch of international tourists flying directly to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, after approximately 21 months of no international arrivals. This comes as Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines and Batik Air restart their services from selected countries, new visas issues and quarantine days have been readjusted. This means international
On Modernity: Perspectives from Balinese
When it comes to the island’s ‘progress’ and its ‘preservation’, it is the Balinese themselves who must live through the dichotomous balancing between past and future. Whilst many on the outside have their own views, to see the Balinese perspective is paramount, as it is provides a window into their values and priorities. We at
Unity in Diversity: The Apurva Kempinski Bali Debuts a Stunning Campaign to Celebrate Stories of Indonesia
Those who have been to The Apurva Kempinski Bali will attest to the sense of grandeur and majesty that this five-star resort on the cliffs of Nusa Dua evokes. The resort summons the spirit of Indonesia’s great Javanese-Hindu Empire, the Majapahit; the empire which saw much of what is now the Indonesian archipelago fall under
Marriott International in Indonesia Pledges to Source More Produce from Bali to Bolster Recovery
A specially moment marked the commencement of an agreement signed in November 2021 between Marriott International and the Bank of Indonesia, in which the international hotel chain has committed to source a large percentage of their produce from Bali to support the island’s local agricultural industry. This commitment is part of Marriott International’s campaign, #ByBaliForBali,
Starbucks Dewata Celebrates Local Legacy with the Opening of the Coffee Experience Center
Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary, the largest Starbucks destination in Southeast Asia, since it opened has presented a bespoke customer experience, not only through its renowned coffee offerings but also through various coffee classes and tours. Recently they’ve elevated the guest experience with the opening of the Coffee Experience Center, a brand-new expansion that’ll surely be
HOSHINOYA Bali Launches the Ubud Jungle Dinner to Celebrate 5th Anniversary
HOSHINOYA Bali, the luxurious Japanese-inspired resort in Ubud, recently reached a new milestone as they celebrated their 5th anniversary on 20 January 2022. The luxury resort has consistently maintained its impeccable service, bringing forth the Hoshinoya Resorts experience and developing an astonishing global reputation, which has resulted in the resort collecting numerous acclamations and awards,
Enjoy an Intimate Japanese Dining Experience in Ubud at Kojin Teppanyaki Restaurant
Home to thousands of restaurants, there’s no limit when it comes to exploring Bali’s eclectic culinary scene. From the rich flavours of Indonesian and Balinese cuisine to the variety of Western and European restaurants, there is something for all palates. One of the most popular cuisines you can find in Bali is Japanese cuisine, and
Melasti: Island-Wide Purification
One of the precursors to Nyepi is the melasti ceremony, also known as ‘melis’. Whilst just as visually extravagant as a piodalan temple ceremony, melasti is of incredible importance to the annual (and sometimes more) rites of the Balinese Hindu. During this ceremony, lines and lines of local Hindus will journey to the sea or
Bali Safari: Educational Adventure at This Leading Animal Conservation Park
As a champion of animal education and conservation, Bali Safari is one of the most popular destinations in Bali, especially when it comes to families seeking a fun and educational experience for their littles ones. At Bali Safari, guests can enjoy an immersive day out exploring the park and get an up-close look at over
