Agricultural Activities: Permaculture Experiences at Desa Visesa
What can you and your kids do to connect to nature, learn new knowledge, de-stress, and get some fresh air in Bali? Lots! But to keep your child from digging in your freshly prepared flower beds, you can head up to Ubud and let them play in the rice fields, while learning about the ancient
Bali’s Best Parks and Attractions
As much as we love Bali for its rich culture and traditions, sometimes a visit to the zoo or an elephant park is what’s called for to keep your little ones entertained. Fortunately, Bali is home to a variety of exciting attractions fit for a fun family day out, making it an easy task to
Bali’s Beguiling Chinese Temples
Here and there around Bali are gorgeous Chinese temples. Known as klenteng they are mostly old and have seen their share of history and hard times. Indonesia and Bali have long had contact with China. Trade started centuries ago and after time, these traders established small communities which then needed to have a place of
Ten Pins and Pints
We at NOW! Bali usually prefer to spend Friday nights partying at our favorite Seminyak spots. But early last month, we decided to swap the dance floor for tenpin bowling Personally, I was always fascinated by the bowling places shown in the mid 80’s movies; the bright neon beer ads in the windows, and the
Eat Like the Locals: Balis Best Traditional Markets
Every place is characterised by its local eateries. Giving a quick overview of the people and their unique way of living, these eateries represent the culture, art, lifestyle and tradition of a place. Filled with different merchandise, artwork and food items, these places seem like a miniature Bali, portraying the true colour of its home
Lembongan Romance
Bali is without a doubt one of the best wedding destinations in the world. However, it is where and how to get there that is the most crucial decision that will lead to either a memorable or disastrous honeymoon. A romantic honeymoon getaway cruise to Bali’s neighbouring islands can be an option. There are a
News from Bordeaux Saint-Emilion
In my last issue I wrote about news from the area of the Champagne region in France. This was written because I went to France this year at the beginning of October. In one week visited in a way three wine regions; Champagne, Saint-Émilion and Haut Medoc. I was one of the few that were
Getting Lost in West Bali
Driving around to the deep corners of the island on your own could at times lead you to pleasant surprises, especially if you get lost! Of course, getting lost could be one of the most frustrating ideas, but during a holiday on the island, this could mean a closer encounter with everything that is ‘real
Eastern Serendipity
A lot of people concentrate their activities in the Southern part of the island, and it is such a shame knowing that Bali is actually way more than that. If you consider driving for 2 or 3 hours away from these typical south touristy spots, East Bali boasts splendid mountains and sea views amongst a
Tall Tales of Candidasa
A funny thing happened on the way to Candidasa recently. Away from the relaxed beach life of this old resort area, life goes on in very different ways. Because the very traditional village of Tenganan is just a small detour en route to Candidasa, I decided to drop by and pay a visit. But before
The Holy Spring Temple
Thousands of steps lead down, down, down, through pristine jungle. Along the way, shrines are decorated with fresh offerings, although because we are very early, there is no sign of human life anywhere. We are heading to the holy springs of Sebatu, a little known place that is right off the tourist trail, but well
Northern Trails
Apart from the terrific sceneriy to gaze at, North Bali provides many activities to indulge in. The Kalimudah canyon is the best place for canyoning as a destination. For this activity, you will come across two different sections. The first section is a sequence of natural water slides, jumps and short rappels with glorious gorges
Shall We Dance? Bali’s Best Dance Groups
They say, “Dancing with the feet is one thing and dancing with the heart is another.” Dance is known to be the most beautiful form of expressing yourself. It is a highly liberating activity and infuses a lot of fun element to an otherwise boring workout schedule. True dancing is not about how well you
