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As global heating, overfishing, and pollution make coral degradation a regular event, scientists have made it clear that without human intervention, the world’s coral reef system will be lost.  Working together with a local diving company, CarbonEthics and Carbon EcoTrip are encouraging island visitors to travel wiser through their #TravelCooler campaign, and inviting divers to

From 3 April – 24 April 2021, a pop-up art exhibition, Vaitasa, will be held featuring six emerging Indonesian artists. The exhibition is a collaboration between Cakravala and Aksu, taking place at T Lofts & Co-Living.  There have been many effects of the pandemic, and one seldom discussed is how the pandemic has affected artists.

On Tuesday, 16 March 2021, Publisher Alistair Speirs and the NOW! Bali team received an audience with HE the Vice Governor or Bali ‘Cok Ace’ in Puri Saren Ubud (Ubud Palace) to launch our latest publication TIMELESS Bali. Why the Ubud Palace? Well, the Vice Governor’s full name is Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, and with such a

The Indonesian Hinduism Society (PHDI) and the Traditional Village Council (MDA) of Bali Province have issued a Joint Circular regarding the processions of this year’s Hari Raya Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence), which falls on Sunday, 14 March 2021. In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, processions of the annual ogoh-ogoh parade are prohibited to

Those in need of retail therapy in Bali will be delighted to hear that new brands have made their way onto the island as Beachwalk Shopping Center in Kuta unveils an all-new wing.  Found behind the original retail area of Beachwalk, the new section of the shopping centre continues the open-air concept in a new

The latest initiative from the Foundation behind Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), The Ubud Artisan Market is making a comeback to help aid the local economy and create opportunities for Bali’s young entrepreneurs. Supported by the Bupati of Gianyar, in collaboration with local businesses, The Ubud Artisan Market aims to bring together the island’s

It has almost been a year since Bali went into its first official lockdown, which took place after Nyepi Day of Silence on 26 March 2020. Since then, Bali’s economy has entered the single worst period it has ever experienced, far beyond the Bali bombings or Agung Eruption. The real tragedy is of course the

You can be forgiven for not recognising the name because this is the first of its kind to arrive in Indonesia. The Andaz brand of luxury lifestyle hotels, under the Hyatt umbrella, is already established in 22 other curated locations around the world with its signature concept of weaving the sights, sounds and tastes of

On 24 January 2021, the Bali Provincial Government (Pemprov Bali) released a new circular (SE 02 Tahun 2021) announcing that they were extending the social restrictions, known as Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat (PPKM), that were already in place. The call for extension comes just one day before original deadline for the restriction.  The new circular

On 26 January 2021, Trip Advisor released the results of their annual ‘Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award’, highlighting , highlighting the Popular, Trending, and Emerging Destinations around the world, as well as a new category for 2021: National Parks. Bali, the island of the gods, was awarded #1 Most Popular Destination in the World.

Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, together with SVA General Counsel of Christian Dior Couture S.A, Marie Champey, sign a partnership to incorporate the use of Balinese woven endek fabric in Dior products. To promote the traditional culture and expressions of Indonesia to the world stage, the Bali Provincial Government (Pemprov Bali), has officially agreed to