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The Hatten Wines Tribute to Anthony Bourdain: A Food-Focused Fundraiser
On Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 16 celebrated chefs gathered together on the lawn of Hatten Wines to celebrate and commemorate the life of Anthony Bourdain. In a unique, culinary night market experience, over 700 people came to eat, drink and raise funds for charity. Anthony Bourdain was a culinary icon. He opened to us the
Bali : Paradise Lost?
The island we see today has changed dramatically since commercial tourism began in the 1980s. While much of what people hope to see still remains, be it the temples, the dances or the daily ceremonies, the environment around those things has changed. Today’s Bali, with its juxtaposition of old meets new and tradition meets entertainment,
Alila Ubud Filters Out Plastic Bottles and Paves a Path to Environmental-Friendliness
The luxurious Alila Ubud in Bali is moving with the times; seeking to reduce their ecological footprint whilst also appealing to the growing number of eco-conscious travellers, the resort has found a way to phase out plastic bottles through their resort. “With our compliments”. This is the message you’ll see besides your complimentary bottles of
Join This Exclusive, 7-Day Ketogenic Retreat at REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali
From the 18th – 24th November 2018, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort in Nusa Dua will be holding an exclusive wellness experience: A Ketogenic Retreat with specialist Azza Keith, set to be an amazing Bali health retreat experience. REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort sprawls across three hectares of land in Bali’s Nusa Dua, surrounded by Bali’s iconic tropical flora
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2018
Southeast Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF), returns this 24-28 October 2018 for its milestone year. Starting in 2002 as part of the island’s revival after the first Bali bombings, in 15 years the festival has grown beyond the boundaries of a literary festival and has evolved
The NOW! Bali Manifesto : What Do We Believe
On the 14th and 15th of August 2018, NOW! Bali gathered close hotel partners to present and announce a brand new manifesto. When companies start, it is not uncommon for them to begin with a set of missions, rules and principles. NOW! Bali, when it began in January 2009, started with the same tasks, and
The 18th Rock N’ Run : Hard Rock Hotel Bali Annual Fundraiser
An annual community event of Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Rock n’ Run features a 5K charity run, live entertainment, and bazaar. Last year, Rock n’ Run involved more than 1,300 runner participants, with a total of 1,600 limited edition t-shirts sold. On its 18th edition this year, Rock n’ Run aims to support the conservation
Balinale Film Festival 2018 : The 12th Edition
Don’t miss the 12th editon of the Bali International Film Festival also known as Balinale, 24th -30th of September, with another outstanding lineup of over 100 intriguing documentaries, shorts and fiction features representing more than 30 countries. World premieres, children’s films, focuses on new voices and special previews of upcoming Indonesian releases are all in
Soundrenaline 2018 Music Festival Featuring Limp Bizkit
Art has become one the best forms of self expression, and this year’s Soundrenaline will feature the expressions of some of the best talents through their arts. This year’s edition of Soundrenaline is carrying the theme ‘The Soul of Expression’, where the event’s creators aim to inspire people through the two-day music festival that will
Manarai Beach House Bali : Stunning Beachfront Destination in Nusa Dua
One of Indonesia’s biggest lifestyle, food and beverage and events groups, ISMAYA, is now opening a brand new venue on the beachfront of Nusa Dua. Manarai Beach House Bali is set to turn up the excitement of the popular tourist hub, with a full-fledged beach experience from day to night. About Manarai Nestling in front
Ubud Run 2018
Following the previous success of last year, Wanconvex and Running Explorer are back in collaboration to invite runners all over the island to enjoy the nature of Ubud with all its beauty. Carrying the theme ‘Connecting Your Soul Into Nature’, Ubud Run 2018 will attract more local people and a strong culture of Ubud. Available
Sanur Village Festival 2018
The 13th annual Sanur Village Festival (SVF 2018) aims to facilitate and develop the Sanur community’s creativity and achieve creativity and tourism synergy. Themed “Mandala Giri”, which literally means circle and mountain, this year’s festival refocuses on Mount Agung, where its eruption back in November 2017 created a reflection of humanity and closeness to nature
Donate to Help Those Affected by the Lombok Earthquake
On Sunday, 5th of August 2018, Lombok was hit by a second earthquake. This second Lombok Earthquake reached a magnitude of 7 , with its epicentre only 15km from the island’s North Coast. Many, many rural communities have been affected, and according to a trusted source the death toll has reached 350 people with more likely to be counted
